Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): UN rights experts urge end to ‘unjustified’ ban on protests: A group of United Nations human rights experts* has called on authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to lift an “unjustified” ban on protests in the capital, Kinshasa, amid social discontent over delayed presidential elections. The ban was … [Read more...] about Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): UN rights experts urge end to ‘unjustified’ ban on protests
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Central African Republic: Deadly Raid on Displaced People
Central African Republic: Deadly Raid on Displaced People: Seleka rebels killed at least 37 civilians, wounded 57, and forced thousands to flee when they razed a camp for displaced people in the Central African Republic on October 12, 2016, Human Rights Watch said today. United Nations peacekeepers deployed outside the camp in the town of Kaga-Bandoro failed to halt the attack. … [Read more...] about Central African Republic: Deadly Raid on Displaced People
Minister Nkoana-Mashabane arrives in Luanda for a regional meeting on peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Minister Nkoana-Mashabane arrives in Luanda for a regional meeting on peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo: International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane arrived in Luanda, Republic of Angola, last night, 24 October 2016, where she is leading the South African delegation at the 7th High Level Meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism (ROM) of … [Read more...] about Minister Nkoana-Mashabane arrives in Luanda for a regional meeting on peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo
UNHCR High Commissioner press conference on the occasion of his visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt
UNHCR High Commissioner press conference on the occasion of his visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Egypt is honoured to invite you to attend a press conference to be held by UNHCR’s High Commissioner, Mr. Filippo Grandi, on the occasion of his visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt. Time: … [Read more...] about UNHCR High Commissioner press conference on the occasion of his visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt
Meeting with President of South African Republic Jacob Zuma
Meeting with President of South African Republic Jacob Zuma: The two heads of state discussed trade and economic ties, cooperation in nuclear energy, and investor protection. During the meeting, the parties highlighted the potential of technological cooperation, in particular, in shipbuilding, IT and space technology, and telemedicine. President of Russia Vladimir Putin: … [Read more...] about Meeting with President of South African Republic Jacob Zuma
