Is it too much to ask people to view Palestinians as humans? Apparently so As the last few weeks have made abundantly clear, Palestinian lives don’t count The Guardian - US · Nov 7, 2023
Is landlocked Ethiopia starting another war over ports in Horn of Africa? Ethiopia’s tone on access to a seaport is seen as either a distraction from domestic policy failures or start of a war. Al Jazeera · Nov 7, 2023
Aussie ambassador on hunger strike for climate action Australia's former deputy chief climate negotiator at the United Nations is six days into a hunger strike, demanding more action on fossil fuels. AAP · Nov 7, 2023
EFLU protest: 31 UoH students booked for ‘unlawful gathering’ The OU police book 31 UoH students for rally without permission. Some of the EFLU students protesting on the campus were also detained. V-C says he is ready to listen to the students if they approach him for a proper discussion. The Hindu · Nov 7, 2023
Jihadists kill at least 11 farmers in northeast Nigeria Jihadists have killed at least 11 farmers and several others are missing after an attack on rice fields in Nigeria's northeast Borno State, anti-jihadist militia and residents said Monday. Radio France Internationale · Nov 6, 2023
At least 20 killed in attack by Cameroon's anglophone separatists Separatist rebels killed around 20 people, including women and children, on Monday in an attack on a village in one of Cameroon's restive anglophone regions, security and local officials said. France 24 · Nov 6, 2023
‘Between risk and despair’: Cyclical drought hurts pregnant women in Angola Angola is struggling with its worst climate crisis in 40 years as it severely affects the lives of its pregnant women. Al Jazeera · Nov 6, 2023
More than 20 killed in Sudan after shell hits market More than 20 people were killed Sunday after shells hit a market in a suburb of the Sudanese capital Khartoum, a committee of pro-democracy lawyers said in a statement. Radio France Internationale · Nov 6, 2023
UK 'violating international law' with poverty levels, top UN official says THE United Nations’ poverty envoy has said the UK government is violating international law ahead of a visit to the country this week. The National (Scotland) · Nov 6, 2023
DRC offers free maternity care to cut death rate among mothers and babies Healthcare workers say clinics are being overwhelmed by women seeking help, amid lack of staff and facilities to back programme The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2023
Maratha quota activist plans statewide tour to raise pressure on Shinde government Manoj Jarange-Patil on Sunday said he would soon resume his Maharashtra tour. Villages will begin holding ‘chain fasts’ from December 1 until the Maratha community is granted reservation. The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023
UK ‘in violation of international law’ over poverty levels, says UN envoy Exclusive: Special rapporteur Olivier De Schutter to urge ministers to increase welfare spending on visit to country this week The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2023
EFLU students to go on indefinite, relay hunger strike EFLU students to go on indefinite hunger strike demanding justice for survivor of sexual assault, withdrawal of wrongful FIRs, reconstitution of ICC, removal of proctorial board, resignation of V-C and immediate student union elections. The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023
What has led to the Maratha quota agitation? | Explained Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil has forced the Eknath Shinde government to accept his demand for blanket reservation in education and government jobs for all Marathas in Maharashtra. His hunger strikes and protests have caused chaos and counter-protests from OBCs and Dhangar community. The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023
Radio France Internationale · Nov 4, 2023 Dozens of towns in Burkina Faso besieged by jihadists: report Armed groups are committing war crimes and human rights abuses as they besiege towns across Burkina Faso, the rights group Amnesty International has warned in a report.
Radio France Internationale · Nov 4, 2023 Germany seeks to reckon with colonial atrocities in Tanzania Visiting Tanzania this week, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier asked for forgiveness for Germany’s brutal quelling of the Maji Maji uprising over a century ago. Around 300,000 Tanzanians died during this dark episode of Germany’s colonial history; some combattants beheaded and their remains yet to be returned to Tanzania.
The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023 A narrative of ‘roti, kapada aur makaan’ under the NDA Claims about growing affluence and an astonishing reduction in the Multidimensional Poverty Index are exaggerated as there is growing deprivation of access to food and shelter
The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2023 Children failed by a lack of political will to enforce international law Letters: It may be more realistic to focus on implementation of existing laws and mechanisms, rather than creating new ones, writes Jenny Kuper
The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023 Pro-Maratha quota activist’s kidneys, liver swollen; doctors indicate long recovery period Speaking from the hospital on Friday morning, Mr. Patil said that he had ended his fast but the quota agitation continues.
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023 King Charles III meets with religious leaders to promote peace on the final day of his Kenya visit King Charles III has met with religious leaders about promoting peace and security during the last day of his four-day trip to Kenya
Radio France Internationale · Nov 3, 2023 UN says 'horrible suffering' in Sudan growing as more people displaced As fierce fighting in Darfur once again pushes thousands of Sudanese to flee their homes, more must be done to alleviate the suffering of the millions already displaced, a UN official tells AFP.
Radio France Internationale · Nov 2, 2023 A year after the ceasefire in Tigray, Ethiopia is little closer to peace Ongoing atrocities cast a shadow on the first anniversary of the ceasefire that officially ended hostilities in Ethiopia's Tigray region, according to Human Rights Watch. One year into the peace deal, there are multiple reports of abuses in Tigray as well as conflicts in other regions.
The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023 Maratha quota stir: Jarange Patil withdraws hunger strike, puts out fresh ultimatum Manoj Jarange Patil agrees to withdraw hunger strike after State govt delegation persuades him. Gives Dec 24 deadline for blanket reservation for all Marathas in State. Warns of extreme steps if govt deceives them.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023 King Charles’s ‘deep regret’ for colonial atrocities was a ‘miss’, Kenyans say Rights groups repeat calls for apology while President William Ruto says ‘much remains to be done to achieve full reparations’
Al Jazeera · Nov 2, 2023 Uganda captures chief of ISIL-linked militia blamed for tourist murders The ADF chief is arrested in a raid that kills six members of his squad, according to the government.