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‘World’s deadliest sea crossing’ claimed six lives a day in 2018: UN refugee agency

January 30, 2019 Global Author

According to a new report from the agency, an estimated 2,275 individuals drowned or went missing in the Mediterranean in 2018. This is despite the fact that Europe saw the lowest number of refugees and migrants arriving for five years, at 139,300, principally Spain (65,400), Greece (50,500) and Italy (23,400). “Saving lives at sea is not a choice, nor a matter of… Read More

Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa

Women of war deployed to eliminate Boko Haram

January 30, 2019January 30, 2019 Global AuthorBoko Haram, Women of War

from EMEKA OKONKWO in Abuja, Nigeria ABUJA – THE Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed female officers to aid the fight against the Boko Haram terror group northeast of the country. Known as the ‘Women of War’, it is anticipated their presence will help eliminate the Islamist sect that has been perpetrating a violent campaign to overthrow the government. “We call them ‘Women of War’ as they are… Read More

Southern Africa Zimbabwe

Calls mount on West to lift sanctions on Zimbabwe

January 30, 2019January 30, 2019 Global AuthorAfrican Union (AU), Zimbabwe

by AKANI CHAUKE JOHANNESBURG – CHURCHES, youth organisations and advisory organs of the African Union (AU) have called on Western governments to lift sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe. Among the organisations calling for the lifting of the restrictive measures include the Africa Union Youth Organisation, AU’s Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) and Zimbabwe Amalgamated Churches Council (ZACC), which said the sanctions were hurting the majority… Read More

Pacific

UN chief condemns deadly terrorist attack on church in southern Philippines

January 27, 2019 Global Author

In a statement issued by a UN spokesperson, the Secretary-General expressed his sincere condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to the wounded. According to media reports, twin bombings ripped through the Jolo Cathedral in the island province of Sulu, which is in the Philippines southern Bangsamoro region. The attack occurred during Sunday morning services… Read More

Democratic republic Of Congo

Defiant Fayulu criticised as shaky DRC peace threatened

January 27, 2019January 27, 2019 Global AuthorDemocratic Republic of Congo, DRC, Martin Fayulu

KINSHASA – THE Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Constitutional Court has proclaimed the final results of December 30 elections, despite claims the poll was rigged. The court declared Felix Tshisekedi as the new president and turned down a request by pre-election favourite, Martin Fayulu’s appeal for a recount. Fayulu and the influential Catholic Church rejected the announcement by electoral authorities… Read More

Pacific

Myanmar Government side-lining democratic reform, resorting to military era repression: UN expert

January 25, 2019 Global Author

Ms. Lee, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, described the “democratic space” in Myanmar (including freedom of speech and association) as “fragile,” with religious and ethnic divisions remaining across the country, as well as the marginalization and discrimination of minorities: “I am greatly concerned that the enduring repressive environment is discouraging people from speaking out… Read More

Europe

UN chief ‘commends’ leadership of Greece and former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, as name dispute draws to final close

January 25, 2019 Global Author

Matthew Nimetz, the UN chief’s Personal Envoy who has been engaged with the process for nearly two-decades, also welcomed the ratification of the name-change, commending “this visionary step” both sides had now taken. The UN chief said in a statement from his Spokesperson, that “the implementation of the Agreement will strengthen peace and security in the region and provide a fresh impetus to reconciliation… Read More

Europe

FROM THE FIELD: Enduring freezing winter in a war zone

January 23, 2019 Global Author

Since 2014, conflict in Ukraine has forced 1.5 million people to flee their homes, according to the UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR. After five years, many of the displaced are often forced to choose between buying food and medicine or paying for heating. In 2018 the agency stepped up the distribution of aid, including clothing, fuel and cash, to thousands of… Read More

Europe

Mediterranean migrant drownings should spur greater action by European countries, urge UN agencies

January 22, 2019 Global Author

The warning from UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the UN Migration Agency (IOM) comes after close to 170 people are believed to have drowned in separate tragedies off the Libyan and Moroccan coastlines late last week. Survivors’ testimonies indicate that more than 100 people died in one incident in Libyan waters on Friday 18 January, including 10 women – one… Read More

Europe

Migrants and refugees face higher risk of developing ill-health, says UN report on displaced people in Europe

January 21, 2019 Global Author

“The refugees and migrants that come to Europe, they do not bring any exotic diseases with them – any exotic communicable diseases,” said Dr. Zsuzsanna Jakab, WHO Regional Director for Europe. “The diseases that they might have there are all well-established diseases in Europe, and also we have very good prevention and control programmes for these diseases,” she added. “This… Read More