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Africa 

Madagascar: presidential election to be held at the end of the year

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The Madagascan government on Tuesday called on voters to go to the polls in November and December to re-elect current president Andry Rajoelina or choose a successor. “According to the law in force in Madagascar, we are going to hold an election this year. The head of government is therefore calling voters to the polls” on 9 November for the… Read More
Africa 

Tunisia: Bodies found near border following migrants’ expulsions

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Residents in a border area between Tunisia and Algeria have discovered at least two bodies believed to be migrants from Saharan regions, according to a spokesperson for a local court and a witness confirmed to news agency AFP on Tuesday. The official spokesperson for the Tozeur Court, Nizar Eskander, informed AFP, “We have opened an investigative inquiry into the deaths… Read More
Human Rights 

Türk calls for respect as rights council urgently debates Quran burnings

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Addressing the Human Rights Council, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk noted that the tome was the “core of faith” for well over one billion Muslims. Those who had burned the Quran most likely did so “to express contempt and inflame anger”, Mr. Türk said, as he warned that these acts also aimed “to drive wedges between people”,… Read More
Europe 

Mothers of Srebrenica: ‘Sadly, the killing continues in the world’

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Among the exhibit’s visitors were members of the Mothers of Srebrenica, an association that united thousands of people – mothers, sisters, and wives – who have lost loved ones in the massacre in their city. Munira Subašić doesn’t need photographs to remember the tragedy that claimed her husband, son, and 20 other close relatives. “I represent all the mothers who… Read More
Pacific 

Bangladesh using enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings to silence rights defenders: Experts

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‘Chilling effect’ Odhikar has “documented enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings and cooperated with UN human rights mechanisms in this context,” the three experts said. “Such reprisals also have a chilling effect and may deter others from reporting on human rights issues and cooperating with the UN, its representatives, and mechanisms”. The Special Rapporteurs said that the Bangladeshi NGO Affairs Bureau… Read More
Africa 

UN chief condemns deadly attack on peacekeepers in Central African Republic

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The attack by unknown assailants on the patrol from the MINUSCA mission occurred just a few kilometres from the town of Sam Ouandia. The mission has immediately opened an investigation into the exact circumstances, said a statement issued by the UN Spokesperson for António Guterres on Tuesday. “The Secretary-General expresses his deepest condolences to the family of the fallen peacekeeper and to the people and government of… Read More
Africa 

Mali presenter to remain in custody despite acquittal on one count

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Supporters of a prominent Malian TV and radio journalist welcomed Tuesday (Jul. 11) his acquittal of charges of “faking crimes… and inventing evidence for a non-existent crime.” Outside Bamako’s District Court of Commune IV, their voiced their support as Mohamed Youssouf Bathily’s convoy passed. Bathily has still got hurdles to overcome, a leader of a local rights group says. “Unfortunately,… Read More
Africa 

Iran’s president 3-nation trip to Africa: What stakes?

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Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi will reportedly kick off his African tour on Wednesday (Jul. 12). Kenya’s foreign ministry said that the visit had been delayed for key memoranda of understanding to be finalized. The statement said presidents Ruto and Raïssi would have a bilateral meeting. Iran seeks to boost economic and political ties with Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. Middle East… Read More
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