Yearly Archives: 2018

Stop Neglecting African Conflicts

A group of displaced men, women, and children find refuge at a church on the outskirts of Nyunzu village in eastern Congo. Pastor Mbuyu (pictured) looks after them. Credit: NRC/Christian Jepsen By Will HigginbothamUNITED NATIONS, Jun 13 2018 (IPS) Conflicts have uprooted millions across several African nations and we must not forget them, said a human rights group. Norwegian Refugee …

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Yemen forces launch assault on rebel-held port city

Yemeni forces backed by a Saudi-led coalition launched a major offensive on Wednesday to retake the rebel-held port city of Hodeida, despite UN warnings of a “catastrophic humanitarian impact.” Yemeni forces backed by a Saudi-led coalition launched a major offensive on Wednesday to retake the rebel-held port city of Hodeida, despite UN warnings of a “catastrophic humanitarian impact”.

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Saudi king orders Eid holiday bonus for some citizens

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has ordered a 1.7 billion riyal ($453 million) payout to beneficiaries of social security in the kingdom ahead of the upcoming Islamic Eid holiday that marks the end of the holy month of Ramzan.

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Too Late for Myanmar to Avoid Internationalisation of Rohingya Crisis

Rohingya refugees in a camp near Bangladesh’s border with Myanmar. Photo: Afp/munir Uz Zaman By Nehginpao KipgenJun 13 2018 (The Daily Star, Bangladesh) The Myanmar government announced on May 31 that it will establish an independent commission of inquiry to investigate human rights violations and related issues following attacks by the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) on Myanmar security posts …

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Universities & Their Duty to Help Refugees

Mark Charlton is Head of Public Engagement, De Montfort University (DMU)* By Mark CharltonLEICESTER, UK, Jun 13 2018 (IPS) A global network of universities is helping to create positive change for the experiences of refugees and migrant families. On June 7, scholars and students travelled to the United Nations HQ in New York to share how they are supporting refugees …

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North Korea's Media Tout Trump Concessions You Won't Find In The Joint Statement

Enlarge this image President Trump meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Sentosa Island in Singapore. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP North Korean state media have reported that President Trump made a raft of concessions to Kim Jong Un that were not stated in the two countries’ joint statement, following a first-ever meeting of the …

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10 Father’s Day gift ideas for the Apple-loving dad

Apple Watch Series 3 GPS + Cellular Image by Apple Yeah, we know, we recommended this watch for mom, too. But hey, the Apple Watch Series 3 GPS + Cellular is a great wearable for mom and dad. The built-in LTE lets dad call or text you, mom, or anyone else, and you don’t need the iPhone nearby. If dad …

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