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Archives for January 2016
Ethiopia police reservists abduct two Kenyans in Marsabit
DAVID MUCHUI | Saturday 2 January 2016 | DAILY NATION Two Kenyan civilians were abducted and two firearms stolen from police reservists by Ethiopian security personnel in Bori Village in Moyale on Saturday morning.Speaking to the Nation by phone, Marsabit County Commissioner Moffat Kangi said an unknown number of Ethiopian police reservists struck Bori near the … [Read more...] about Ethiopia police reservists abduct two Kenyans in Marsabit
Trial of Chad’s Ex-President Brings Harrowing Accounts of Abuse
MARLISE SIMONS | 31 DEC. 2015 | THE NEW YORK TIMES PARIS — The witness, a slight middle-aged woman, wanted to tell the court about something that had happened to her, something terrible that she said she had kept to herself for more than 30 years. As she faced the judges, she was just steps away from the man on trial, Hissène Habré, once Chad’s all-powerful and much-feared … [Read more...] about Trial of Chad’s Ex-President Brings Harrowing Accounts of Abuse
On Perilous Migrant Trail, Women Often Become Prey to Sexual Abuse
KATRIN BENNHOLD | 2 JAN. 2016 | THE NEW YORK TIMES BERLIN — One Syrian woman who joined the stream of migrants to Germany was forced to pay down her husband’s debt to smugglers by making herself available for sex along the way. Another was beaten unconscious by a Hungarian prison guard after refusing his advances. A third, a former makeup artist, dressed as a boy and … [Read more...] about On Perilous Migrant Trail, Women Often Become Prey to Sexual Abuse
Breaking the Silence: Former Israeli soldier branded a traitor for asking troops to tell their West Bank stories
Ben Lynfield | Sunday 3 January 2016 | The Indpendent on Sunday Group publicises anonymous testimonies of soldiers to show 'moral price' of occupation and to bring it to an end Achiya Schatz does not fit the profile of a traitor to Israel or an enemy of its people. As a young man, he was a Boy Scout counsellor and role model; as a soldier, he risked his life serving in … [Read more...] about Breaking the Silence: Former Israeli soldier branded a traitor for asking troops to tell their West Bank stories
The Observer view on Rwanda and Paul Kagame’s lust for power
Observer editorial | Sunday 03 January 2016 | The Guardian The president and his ilk are damaging Africa by hanging on to power One of the least surprising New Year’s announcements was that by Paul Kagame, president of Rwanda, who declared he had decided to seek a third term in 2017. In a televised address notable for its condescension and wholly misplaced … [Read more...] about The Observer view on Rwanda and Paul Kagame’s lust for power
Saudi Arabia’s executions were worthy of Isis – so will David Cameron and the West now stop their grovelling to its oil-rich monarchs?
Robert Fisk, Middle East Correspondent | 2 January 2016 | The Independent The executions were certainly an unprecedented Saudi way of welcoming in the New Year – if not quite as publicly spectacular as the firework display in Dubai which went ahead alongside the burning of one of the emirate’s finest hotels Saudi Arabia’s binge of head-choppings – 47 in all, … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia’s executions were worthy of Isis – so will David Cameron and the West now stop their grovelling to its oil-rich monarchs?
The EU, Eritrea and a “Bribe” to Close the Migration Leaks
Brussels |16 December 2015 | EU The EU Emergency Trust Fund (the "Bribe") EU has today announced new decisions to manage migration better and address the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement. This includes a package of 10 actions for an amount of €253 million in the Horn of Africa, decided today by the first Operational Committee meeting of the EU … [Read more...] about The EU, Eritrea and a “Bribe” to Close the Migration Leaks
Saudi Arabia’s Killing Of Leading Shiite Cleric And 46 Others Sparks Outcry
L. Carol Ritchie | 2 January 2016 | NPR Saudi Arabia executed 47 people convicted of terrorism Saturday, including prominent Shiite Muslim cleric Nimr al-Nimr, prompting condemnation throughout the Middle East.Nimr has been an outspoken advocate for Shiite rights in Saudi Arabia; he also supported opposition protests in the Shiite-majority Eastern Province, reports … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia’s Killing Of Leading Shiite Cleric And 46 Others Sparks Outcry
Getting to Democracy
Abraham F. Lowenthal and Sergio Bitar | January/February 2016 Issue | FOREIGN AFFAIRS Lessons From Successful Transitions Almost five years ago, mass protests swept the Egyptian autocrat Hosni Mubarak from power. Most local and foreign observers believed that Egypt was on the path to a democratic future; some even proclaimed that democracy had arrived. But the … [Read more...] about Getting to Democracy
Goodwill policy with Ethiopia has failed: experts
Mon 28/12/2015 | Egypt Independent African affairs experts have differed on Egypt's strategy for dealing with the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam problem and predicted the outbreak of war in the region. Some said Addis Ababa is pursuing a fait accompli policy while Egypt is dealing with the situation in goodwill, adding that Cairo will resort to the United Nations if the … [Read more...] about Goodwill policy with Ethiopia has failed: experts