Archive for Human Rights

Africa: World Increasingly Dangerous for Refugees and Migrants

May 23, 2013 No Comments by

[AI London]Global inaction on human rights is making the world an increasingly dangerous place for refugees and migrants, Amnesty International said today as it launched its annual assessment of the world’s human rights.

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South Africa: Revised Gender Bill to Go to Cabinet

May 23, 2013 No Comments by

[SA Info]Following public consultation on the Draft Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Bill, a revised Bill is expected to be presented to the Cabinet for its consideration ahead of its tabling in Parliament, says Minister for Women, Children and Pe…

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Ethiopia: Open Letter to Secretary of State John Kerry

May 23, 2013 No Comments by

[Solidarity Movement for a New Ethiopia]SMNE Urges Secretary Kerry to speak out on behalf of freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, independent judiciaries and open political space in Ethiopia.

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Morocco: UN Human Rights Vote – Travesty of Justice for Western Sahara

May 23, 2013 No Comments

[SPS]London -The British newsletter “Sahara Analysis” ,in its last issue published on May 2013, confirmed that The United Nations has voted not to monitor human rights violations in Western Sahara. This represents a tragedy of justice for the people of…

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Zimbabwe: New Constitution Can Usher in New Culture of Human Rights

May 23, 2013 No Comments

[AI London]Zimbabwe’s new constitution presents a golden opportunity for the country to break away from a culture of impunity for human rights violations, Amnesty International said today.

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Nigeria: FG Talks Tough Over Slave Labour

May 23, 2013 No Comments

[Vanguard]WITH globalisation, the world of work witnessed a new trend in employer- employee relationship. Out-sourcing became a new trend with employers outsourcing jobs which they consider not to crucial to their core business. From the perspective of…

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Liberia: Liberia National Police Flowers Adopted Child, Targets ‘Hope’-Bred Chap for Force

May 23, 2013 No Comments

[FrontPageAfrica]The Liberia National Police (LNP) led by its Inspector General, Col. C. Clarence Massaquoi has honored a Liberian who was adopted by an American Adaption organization identified as Acres of Hope.

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Nigeria: Rights Violation – Northern Elders’ Forum May Drag FG to the Hague

May 23, 2013 No Comments

[Leadership]Following perceived violations of human rights by the military, the Northern Elders Forum, (NEF), is considering taking the Federal Government to the International Court of Justice at The Hague.

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Gambia: Interview With Fatou Jobe

May 23, 2013 No Comments

[Foroyaa]Mustapha: Can you please introduce yourself to our readers?

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Kenya: Witnesses Describe Kisumu Killings By Police – Used Live Ammunition, Tried to Cover Up Evidence

May 23, 2013 No Comments

[HRW]Nairobi -The Kenyan authorities should promptly investigate and prosecute those responsible for shootings by the police in Kisumu on March 30, 2013. Five people died and at least twenty-four were injured.

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