You are here

Month: June 2019

Africa 

Sudan junta calls for unconditional resumption of transition talks

Village Reporter
June 18: Junta calls for resumption of talks The head of Sudan’s ruling military council said on Wednesday it was ready to meet an opposition alliance to negotiate the country’s transition towards democracy, after talks collapsed following the deadly dispersal of a protest sit-in. “We are ready to continue negotiations with the Declaration of Freedom and Change Forces,” Lieutenant General… Read More
Africa 

2019 Women’s World Cup: Cameroon battle ready for New Zealand

Village Reporter
The 2019 Women’s World Cup kicked off last Friday with 24 teams in the race to be crowned “queens” of the game over the month-long tournament in France. There are 24 teams classed into six groups. Africa’s representatives are Nigeria’s Super Falcons, Banyana Banyana of South Africa and the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon. The groups with African representatives are as… Read More
Human Rights 

Saudi Arabia in spotlight as UN-appointed independent investigator publishes full Khashoggi findings

Village Reporter
In a 100-page report to be presented to the Human Rights Council next week, Special Rapporteur Agnès Callamard discusses the circumstances leading up to Mr. Khashoggi’s death and considers steps that might have prevented his murder.  The prominent United States-based writer was last seen alive entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, on 2 October last year.  Citing graphic audio recordings obtained… Read More
Human Rights 

Ripple effect of sexual violence in conflict threatens ‘collective security’, stains ‘our common humanity’, says UN chief 

Village Reporter
Calling the scourge “a tactic of war, to terrorize people and to destabilize societies”, he underscored that its effect can echo across generations through trauma, stigma, poverty, long-term health issues and unwanted pregnancy. He urged that survivors should be heard and their needs recognized.  “They are mostly women and girls, but also men and boys, calling for our support to… Read More