“Immediate and expansive” action needed as millions face starvation in the Horn of Africa: Prolonged and worsening drought conditions across Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya means that more than 11 million people are facing severe hunger and are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is calling for … [Read more...] about “Immediate and expansive” action needed as millions face starvation in the Horn of Africa
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Land urgently needed to avert ‘drastic deterioration’ in Burundian refugee camps in neighbouring countries
Land urgently needed to avert ‘drastic deterioration’ in Burundian refugee camps in neighbouring countries: Stalled peace talks in Burundi are forcing hundreds to flee every day seeking refuge in neighbouring countries, the United Nations refugee agency warned today, appealing for more support, particularly land to shelter for new arrivals and to ensure protection of children … [Read more...] about Land urgently needed to avert ‘drastic deterioration’ in Burundian refugee camps in neighbouring countries
Gabon, Kyrgyz Republic ratify Trade Facilitation Agreement; 8 more needed for entry into force
Gabon, Kyrgyz Republic ratify Trade Facilitation Agreement; 8 more needed for entry into force: Gabon's WTO ambassador Marianne Odette Bibalou Bounda submitted her country's instrument of acceptance to WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo on 5 December. On 6 December the Kyrgyz Republic's WTO ambassador Daniiar Mukashev submitted his country's instrument … [Read more...] about Gabon, Kyrgyz Republic ratify Trade Facilitation Agreement; 8 more needed for entry into force
A new centre of power through mass mobilisation is needed in South Africa | The Conversation
A new centre of power through mass mobilisation is needed in South Africa: Demands to recall South African President Jacob Zuma reached a climax at the governing ANC's national executive meeting. EPA/Kim LudbrookSouth Africa’s governing African National Congress (ANC) has long argued that the elected president of the party should also be the executive head of the country to … [Read more...] about A new centre of power through mass mobilisation is needed in South Africa | The Conversation
Psychiatrists Admit to Role in the Holocaust but Admission Still Needed for Apartheid
Psychiatrists Admit to Role in the Holocaust but Admission Still Needed for Apartheid: Dr. Koos Marais, a surgeon and author of Die Keiservoel oor Namaland (“The Kaiserbird over Namaland”) spoke at the opening of a human rights exhibit in Cape Town this week, addressing the role that psychiatry played in the Holocaust. His book about the German occupation of South … [Read more...] about Psychiatrists Admit to Role in the Holocaust but Admission Still Needed for Apartheid
