South Africa: UN experts shocked by death of at least 37 people in flawed relocation process from psychiatric hospitals: Four United Nations human rights experts* today called on the South African authorities to establish a clear and sustainable deinstitutionalization policy and plan of action to avoid another tragedy, after a flawed process led to the death of at least 37 … [Read more...] about South Africa: UN experts shocked by death of at least 37 people in flawed relocation process from psychiatric hospitals
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Kids’ hospital fulfils Mandela dream 3 years after death
Kids’ hospital fulfils Mandela dream 3 years after death: Brightly painted wards and colourful furnishings are matched by state-of-the-art equipment and pioneering operating theatres at a new children's hospital in Johannesburg honouring Nelson Mandela. After he led the struggle to dismantle apartheid, one of Mandela's most cherished dreams was to build the first … [Read more...] about Kids’ hospital fulfils Mandela dream 3 years after death
The death knell of Zuma’s rule echoes transitions elsewhere in Africa | The Conversation
The death knell of Zuma's rule echoes transitions elsewhere in Africa: South Africa and Ethiopia are part of a wave of protests sweeping across parts of Africa that are known as Africa Uprising. Reuters/Tiksa NegeriSometime after the next South African president is sworn in, the country will look back on the Jacob Zuma years and reflect on the two defining moments of this … [Read more...] about The death knell of Zuma’s rule echoes transitions elsewhere in Africa | The Conversation
Ahmed Timol inquest reopened 2 days before 45th anniversary of his death
Ahmed Timol inquest reopened 2 days before 45th anniversary of his death: An inquest into the death of teacher and anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Timol who died in police custody 45 years ago will be reopened by the National Prosecuting Authority. Read the full article by here: Articles relating to Places | johannesburg Submit and get free press releases here: MyPR Free Press … [Read more...] about Ahmed Timol inquest reopened 2 days before 45th anniversary of his death
Local EU Statement on the decision of H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta to commute death sentences in Kenya to life imprisonment
Local EU Statement on the decision of H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta to commute death sentences in Kenya to life imprisonment: The European Union Delegation issues the following statement in agreement with the EU Heads of Mission in Kenya: We welcome the decision of H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta to commute death sentences in Kenya to life imprisonment. The EU considers … [Read more...] about Local EU Statement on the decision of H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta to commute death sentences in Kenya to life imprisonment
