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U.N. Accuses Eritrea’s Leaders of Crimes Against Humanity
NICK CUMMING-BRUCE and JEFFREY GETTLEMANS | JUNE 8, 2016 | THE NEW YORK TIMES GENEVA — The leaders of Eritrea are responsible for crimes against humanity, a United Nations commission of inquiry said Wednesday, calling for international action to hold them to account, including referral to the International Criminal Court. The inquiry found that “officials at the … [Read more...] about U.N. Accuses Eritrea’s Leaders of Crimes Against Humanity
UN report says Eritrea committed widespread abuses
9 June 2015 | Aljazeera "Systematic and gross human rights abuses" on scale seldom seen may include crimes against humanity, report finds. The Eritrean government may have committed crimes against humanity and was responsible for systematic and gross human rights abuses on a "scope and scale seldom witnessed elsewhere", a year-long United Nations inquiry has found.The … [Read more...] about UN report says Eritrea committed widespread abuses
EU migration policy suggests Europe prefers strongmen over reality
Patrick Kingsley, Migration correspondent | Wednesday 8 June 2016 | The Guardian Cuddly language cannot hide preferred EU method of dealing with migration: gratify those who cause it in the first place There is nothing especially seismic about the latest version of the EU’s migration policy, which was unveiled on Tuesday afternoon. The central … [Read more...] about EU migration policy suggests Europe prefers strongmen over reality
After dangerous Mediterranean voyage, migrants in Sicily face uncertainty, Mafia influence
June 7, 2016 | PBS JUDY WOODRUFF: But, first: Europe’s problems in coping with the refugee crisis have taken a new, ominous twist, the involvement of the mafia. Authorities in Sicily have uncovered a $4 billion fraud scheme involving a reception center for migrants. This comes as humanitarian groups predict a grim summer in the Western Mediterranean, as thousands of … [Read more...] about After dangerous Mediterranean voyage, migrants in Sicily face uncertainty, Mafia influence
Muhammad Ali and Vietnam
Krishnadev Calmur | Jun 4, 2016 | The Atlantic His refusal to be drafted to fight in the war transcended the boxing ring, which he had dominated, at great personal cost. Muhammad Ali’s stand against the Vietnam War transcended not only the ring, which he had dominated as the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, but also the realms of faith and politics.“His … [Read more...] about Muhammad Ali and Vietnam
EU considering working with Sudan and Eritrea to stem migration
Jennifer Rankin in Brussels, and Patrick Kingsley in Istanbul | Monday 6 June 2016 | The Guardian Proposal intended to stop refugees reaching southern Europe, according to draft document seen by the Guardian Europe is considering whether to forge ahead with a plan to work with repressive African regimes in an attempt to stem migration flows, according to the draft version … [Read more...] about EU considering working with Sudan and Eritrea to stem migration
Alleged people smuggling kingpin is extradited to Italy
Wednesday 8 June 2016 | The Guardian Eritrean national Medhanie Yehdego Mered – accused of raking in millions by carrying thousands of people across the Mediterranean – was caught in Sudan Sudan has extradited to Italy an Eritrean national suspected of being a kingpin in an organised crime network responsible for bringing thousands of migrants and … [Read more...] about Alleged people smuggling kingpin is extradited to Italy
Muhammad Ali: The voice that would not be silenced
James Reinl | 04 Jun 2016 | Mail & Guardian The late boxer will be remembered for his prowess in the ring as well as his fierce criticism of racism in the US.Of all the tributes being paid to Muhammad Ali, few can match the praise that the former boxer heaped upon himself. Ali, in his own words, was the “prettiest, the most superior, most scientific, most … [Read more...] about Muhammad Ali: The voice that would not be silenced
Habré conviction puts focus on power-hungry Africa leaders
Dianna Games | 06 June 2016 | Business Day NEWS about the recent conviction of former Chadian dictator Hissène Habré for substantial human rights abuses had us stepping back in time for a moment into a different Africa. Recent conversations at events around the continent have been very much focused on issues such as the digital revolution and, inevitably, … [Read more...] about Habré conviction puts focus on power-hungry Africa leaders
Ethiopian Runners Say They Face Discrimination
Gregory Warner | June 5, 2016 | NPR When Ethiopia barred its best distance runner from competing in the 2016 Olympics, many saw it as an act of ethnic discrimination. Another runner from the same ethnic group says he was exiled. Listen to the story: MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: If you are a betting person - and we're not endorsing this - but if you are, it's a safe bet that … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Runners Say They Face Discrimination