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Month: July 2019

Human Rights 

Israeli destruction of Palestinian homes in West Bank, ‘not compatible’ with international humanitarian law, UN says

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Israel’s Supreme Court has reportedly ruled that the houses were built too close to the separation barrier in the occupied West Bank, violating a construction ban. “Among other things, the destruction of private property in occupied territory is only permissible where rendered absolutely necessary for military operations, which is not applicable”, said Jamie McGoldrick, UN Humanitarian Coordinator, Gwyn Lewis, Director… Read More

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Africa 

Nigerian police and Shi’ite group clash in capital, one dead -Reuters correspondent

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ABUJA (Reuters) – A Reuters photographer saw what appeared to be one dead body after clashes between Nigerian police and a group of Shi’ite Muslim protesters in the capital Abuja on Monday. Nigerian police tweeted that they were taking measures to bring the protest under control. The Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) group has demonstrated regularly to demand the release… Read More
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Somalia: At least 17 killed in bomb attack in Mogadishu

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At least 17 people are reported dead following a bomb blast outside a hotel near the international airport in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu. The blast on Monday according to medical officials also left 27 others wounded. The city’s Madina hospital is where most of the bodies and those injured were taken to. The Al Qaeda-linked Islamist group al Shabaab has claimed… Read More
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“I am not a sex object”: Female entrepreneur speaks out

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A female entrepreneur from Sierra Leone, Vickie Remoe has shared her story of how she continues to suffer sexual harassment in the hands of some men. Remoe is one of the leading female voices in Sierra Leone who speaks against cultural practices subjecting women to ridicule in her country. Besides building a vibrant communication business, Remoe also makes it her… Read More
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The Nigerian soldier who returned missing $41.5K to owner

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A Nigerian air force officer is to be rewarded by the military leadership for returning a missing parcel containing 37,000 euros ($41,500) in cash to its owner. Bashir Umar, a member of the force’s Mobile Air Defence Team found the parcel containing the lost money while on routine patrol with his colleagues. He was part of the team deployed to… Read More
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