Human Rights 

Annexing Jordan Valley would end ‘illusion’ of a meaningful two-State solution: UN rights expert

Michael Lynk issued a statement on Thursday denouncing comments by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who said that he would implement the decision if re-elected. According to news reports, Mr. Netanyahu announced on Tuesday he would annex all Israeli settlements in the West Bank, if he wins on 17 September, and move immediately to annex the Jordan Valley, which is a… Read More
Human Rights 

‘Reaffirm the sanctity’ of religious sites, says Guterres, launching new plan to ‘counter hate and violence’

“Religious sites are powerful symbols of our collective consciousness”, said the UN chief. “When people are attacked because of their religion or beliefs, all of society is diminished”.  Mr. Guterres underscored that houses of worship must be “safe havens for reflection and peace, not sites of bloodshed and terror” and all people “must be allowed to observe and practice their… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

South African Poet Condemns Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians

Natalia Molebatsi KABAFEST 2019 begins Peter Uzoho in Kaduna A renowned South African performance poet, writer and cultural worker, Ms Natalia Molebatsi, has condemned the ongoing xenophobic attacks being perpetrated by her countrymen against citizens of fellow African nations living in the country. Delivering her poetic piece at the opening ceremony of the 2019 Kaduna Books and Arts Festival (KABAFEST)… Read More
Human Rights 

Wednesday’s Daily Brief: ‘Appalling’ conditions in Syria camp, precarious SDG progress, South Sudan, Palestine refugees and mining in Mongolia

UN report on Syria conflict highlights inhumane detention of women and children As the people of north-west Syria face intensifying violence, tens of thousands of women and children continue to be kept in “inhumane conditions” in a remote camp on the other side of the country, UN-appointed independent investigators said on Wednesday. Describing the situation at Al Hol camp as… Read More
Human Rights 

Nicaragua ‘crisis’ still cause for concern amid murder, torture allegations: Bachelet

In her address to the Human Rights Council, Michelle Bachelet said that abuses have continued against activists who opposed social security reforms in the Central American state, more than 100 of whom are still in prison. Last year, the High Commissioner’s Office highlighted reports of repression against protesters and “a climate of fear” that left hundreds dead and thousands injured.… Read More

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Entertainment Lifestyle 

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Ayomide Bello has become Nigeria’s first female canoeist to qualify for the Olympics

At just 17-year-old, Ayomide Bello will become the first female Nigerian canoeist to compete at the Olympic games when they head to Tokyo in 2020. She just won the C1 200 event at Africa’s Tokyo 2020 qualifiers in Morocco. The teenager also won gold in the C2 women’s final with partner Goodness Foloki at the event in Rabat. Nigeria’s only… Read More
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