3 Chinese tourists injured in S. African armed robbery: Three Chinese tourists were injured after being rubbed by armed gangsters in a South African hotel, the Chinese Consulate-General in Johannesburg confirmed on Sunday. The family of three from south China's Guangxi were in a tour group that arrived at Johannesburg Airport Holiday Inn Hotel around 10 p.m. on Saturday to … [Read more...] about 3 Chinese tourists injured in S. African armed robbery
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UNOWAS supports a training on peace operations co-organized by the Senegalese Ministry of Armed Forces and the Austrian Ministry of Defense
UNOWAS supports a training on peace operations co-organized by the Senegalese Ministry of Armed Forces and the Austrian Ministry of Defense: The Ministry of the Armed Forces of Senegal and the Ministry of Defense and Sports of Austria, with the support of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), organized, from 28 November to 02 December 2016, a … [Read more...] about UNOWAS supports a training on peace operations co-organized by the Senegalese Ministry of Armed Forces and the Austrian Ministry of Defense
Military cooperation: France donates tactical vehicles to the Cameroonian armed forces engaged in the fight against Boko Haram
Military cooperation: France donates tactical vehicles to the Cameroonian armed forces engaged in the fight against Boko Haram: Ten French tactical vehicles and five transport trucks, including an all-equipped sanitary unit, were officially handed over on Tuesday November 29th to the Minister Delegate at the Presidency in charge of Defence, Joseph Beti Assomo, by French … [Read more...] about Military cooperation: France donates tactical vehicles to the Cameroonian armed forces engaged in the fight against Boko Haram
Humanitarian impact of withdrawal of armed forces
Humanitarian impact of withdrawal of armed forces: Situation overview Since July 2016, non-state armed actors have taken control of eight locations in Bakool, Galgaduug and Hiraan regions of Somalia following the departure of international troops. The takeover by non-state armed groups has exposed civilians to significant protection risks and further reduced humanitarian … [Read more...] about Humanitarian impact of withdrawal of armed forces
145 children released by armed groups in South Sudan
145 children released by armed groups in South Sudan: A total of 145 children were today released by armed groups in South Sudan, UNICEF has announced. This is the largest number of children freed since 2015, when 1,775 children were released in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. “Our hope is that today’s release will be followed by many others so that the … [Read more...] about 145 children released by armed groups in South Sudan
