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Africa 

Uganda: American couple accused of child torture released on bail

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A Ugandan court has granted bail to an American couple arrested in December for torturing the 10-year-old child in their care, their lawyer told AFP on Thursday. According to court documents seen by AFP, Nicholas and Mackenzie Spencer, both 32, must answer for “aggravated child trafficking” and “aggravated torture” against the young boy between December 2020 and December 2022. The… Read More
Africa 

UK’s Home Office insists Rwanda is “safe” for deported refugees

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On a visiting to Rwanda on March 20th the UK’s Home Office minister Suella Braverman said any refugees deported there would have a “safe and secure life.” She had just toured a modern housing estate in Rwanda’s capital Kigali that is being built for refugees and migrants deported from the UK some 6,500  kilometres away. The agreement between the two… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Osun: Appeal Court reignites music for ‘dancing governor’

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It appears it will be a fight to the finish for the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and his challenger, the immediate past governor of the state, Adegboyega Oyetola, who are both seeking to retain the Oke Fia Government House and continue at the Bola Ige Governor’s Office as the governor of the state. The Independent National Electoral Commission had… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Signature Stories Are The Credibility Tie Breaker For Keynote Speakers

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Signature Stories Are The Credibility Tie Breaker For Keynote Speakers – Music Industry Today – EIN Presswire Trusted News Since 1995 A service for music industry professionals · Friday, March 24, 2023 · 624,242,973 Articles · 3+ Million Readers News Monitoring and Press Release Distribution Tools News Topics Newsletters Press Releases Events & Conferences RSS Feeds Other Services Questions? Sourced… Read More
Human Rights 

Ramadan: UN chief calls for solidarity as month of giving begins

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The UN chief drew a parallel between the spirit of “understanding and compassion” which characterizes Ramadan, and the mission of the United Nations, “to foster dialogue, unity and peace.” “In these challenging times, my thoughts are with those facing conflict, displacement and suffering. I join everyone observing Ramadan to call for peace, mutual respect and solidarity.” Islamic philanthropy… Read More
Europe 

Human rights in Ukraine still ‘dire’ amid wide-ranging violations: OHCHR

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“The international armed conflict has led to a wide range of human rights violations affecting both civilians and combatants”, the executive summary states, adding that the Office has “verified numerous allegations of arbitrary deprivation of life, arbitrary detention and enforced disappearance, torture and ill-treatment, and conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV).” During the reporting period, a total of 5,987 civilian casualties were recorded, with 1,605 persons… Read More
Pacific 

Rights expert urges India to stop crackdown on Kashmir activists

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Her appeal follows the latest arrest of prominent rights defender Khurram Parvez, who has been in detention for more than a year on charges related to conspiracy and terrorism.   “Indian authorities appear to be intensifying the long-standing repression of Kashmiri civil society,” Ms. Lawlor said.  “The State must respect its human rights obligations and be held accountable where it violates… Read More
Africa 

DR Congo: Skilling up the slums in Kinshasa

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Marie-Josee Loando lives in Pakadjuma, one of Kinshasa’s many slums, where she sells bread to the residents of this sprawling settlement. It has an unfortunate reputation for both crime and sex work, but Marie-Josee’s lucky as she’s manage to get some free business training from a local NGO.  “I’ve seen a change in my business because of the training we got,” she… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

New Music: Raffeal – Let You Go

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Rising Nigerian-American music sensation, Raffeal, has released a captivating new single titled “Let You Go.” This mid-tempo Afro-pop hit brilliantly showcases Raffeal’s impressive storytelling ability as he shares a tale of heartbreak inspired by a true story of his friend. Through “Let You Go,” Raffeal portrays his friend’s struggle to let go of a past love, resulting in a deeply… Read More
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