Dozens of bodies recovered after refugee boats capsize off Libya
The Canary | thecanary.co | 2019-07-26
Libya's coast guard recovered dozens of bodies of Europe-bound refugees who perished at sea as search operations continued on Friday, a day after up to 150 people, including women and children, went missing and were feared drowned after their boats capsized in the Mediterranean Sea.A top UN official described Thursday's shipwreck as "the worst Mediterranean tragedy" so far this year.Also on Friday, Libyan authorities transferred dozens of people rescued from the disaster to a detention centre near Tripoli that was hit by an airstrike earlier this month despite UN objections to such a move, the UN refugee agency s…
thecanary.co/global/world-news/2019/07/26/dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-refugee-boats-capsize-off-libya/

Germany: Racist assassination attempt on Eritrean man
wsws.org | 2019-07-26
On Monday a man from Eritrea was gunned down on the street and seriously injured in the town of Wà§chtersbach in the state of Hesse.
www.wsws.org/en/articles/2019/07/26/germ-j26.html

115 Migrants Feared Dead as Boat Capsizes off Libya
telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-25
About 115 people are missing and feared drowned after a wooden boat carrying migrants capsized off Libya, a Libyan navy official said Thursday. Libyan coast guards and local fishermen managed to rescue 134 migrants from the shipwreck. | RELATED: | EU Commission Should Let Rescue Boats Dock, Rackete Asks | "The worst Mediterranean tragedy of this year has just occurred," UNHCR head Filippo Grandi said in a tweet. Earlier, the U.N. refugee agency UNHCR said that up to 150 people were fe…
telesurenglish.net/news/migrants-feared-dead-libya-boat-capsize-20190725-0013.html

Mueller's Congressional Testimony Lays an Egg
Stephen Lendman | globalresearch.ca | 2019-07-25
His 7-hour Wednesday Q & A spectacle was much ado about nothing. | Undemocratic Dems wanting grist for their rage to impeach Trump got nothing to make their case. | The charade was an embarrassment to the maestro of malign intent, unable …
globalresearch.ca/muellers-congressional-testimony-lays-egg/5684599

Egyptian minister: Sisi opponents abroad will be "cut to pieces."
Aboulfotouh Kandil | peoplesworld.org | 2019-07-25
At a meeting July 22 with the Egyptian community in Montreal, that country's foreign minister, Nabila Makram Abdelshahid, assured attendees that any Egyptian living abroad who publicly criticizes the Al Sisi dictatorship will be murdered. Makram, who is officially charged with protecting Egyptians abroad, instead described graphically how they will be assassinated: "If anyone abroad …
peoplesworld.org/article/egyptian-minister-sisi-opponents-abroad-will-be-cut-to-pieces/

Lula's Native Region Showcases Afro and Indigenous Folklore
telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-25
Garanhuns, a city off the beaten track in northeastern Brazil and the hometown of former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, hosts a huge festival each year that showcases Brazilian folklore, which boasts elements of African and European culture. | RELATED: | Bolsonaro: Hunger, Poverty in Brazil: 'A Big Lie' | Maracatu drums, string literature and empanadas, or meat pies, as well as wine are served during the 10-day event in the streets of Garanhuns, which will host its 29 Winter Festival from…
telesurenglish.net/news/Lulas-Native-Region-Showcases-Afro-and-Indigenous-Folklore-20190725-0019.html

Russia-Africa Relations: Economic, Strategic and Geopolitical Dimensions
Padraig McGrath | globalresearch.ca | 2019-07-25
Following the Russia-Africa Economic Conference in Moscow last month and the Russia-Africa Parliamentary Conference on July 3rd, the first ever Russia-Africa political summit is scheduled for Sochi on October 24th. The summit will henceforth be planned as an annual event. …
globalresearch.ca/multipolarity-presents-new-opportunities-russian-integration-africa/5684540

A Century Later, Attacks by Whites in Arkansas Come Back Into Focus
Staff | truthdig.com | 2019-07-25
Hundreds of African Americans died at the hands of mobs during "Red Summer," but little is widely known about this spate of violence.
truthdig.com/articles/a-century-later-white-mob-attacks-in-arkansas-come-back-into-focus/

Drought Threatens Lives of 15 Million People in Africa's Horn
telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-25
The humanitarian organization Oxfam Thursday warned that more than 15 million people are at severe risk due to drought in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, the countries at the "Horn of Africa." | RELATED: | Suicide Attack in Somalia: Mayor Wounded, Officials killed | According to recent studies, the overall number of people in need of immediate humanitarian assistance are 5.4 million in Somalia, 8.3 million in Ethiopia and 1.6 million in Kenya. | Of that 15.3 million Africans who are a…
telesurenglish.net/news/Drought-Threatens-Lives-of-15-Million-People-in-Africas-Horn-20190725-0015.html

Drought Threatens Lives of 15 Million People in Africa's Horn
telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-25
The humanitarian organization Oxfam Thursday warned that more than 15 million people are at severe risk due to drought in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, the countries at the "Horn of Africa." | RELATED: | Suicide Attack in Somalia: Mayor Wounded, Officials killed | According to recent studies, the overall number of people in need of immediate humanitarian assistance are 5.4 million in Somalia, 8.3 million in Ethiopia and 1.6 million in Kenya. | Of that 15.3 million Africans who are a…
telesurenglish.net/news/Drought-Threatens-Lives-of-15-Million-People-in-Africas-Horn-20190725-0015.html

UN chief condemns deadly Somalia attacks on offices visited earlier by UN envoy
United Nations | un.org | 2019-07-25
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned Wednesday's deadly terror attacks in Somalia, that targeted the offices of the mayor of Mogadishu, reportedly killing six Government officials and injured several others.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2019/07/1043221

Despite 'considerable progress,' Somalia needs help tackling political, economic and rights challenges, says UN expert
United Nations | un.org | 2019-07-25
Although Somalia has made "considerable progress" in its political, economic, social and human rights situation over the past six years, "there is much more to do," a United Nations expert said on Thursday, urging the international community to assist.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2019/07/1043191

Shipwreck off the Coast of Libya Has Claimed the Lives of 150 People
commondreams.org | 2019-07-25
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Thursday's Daily Brief: Somalia bombing condemned, as UN expert calls for more international help; Africa faces locust swarms; new leaders for UN atomic watchdog and top economic body
United Nations | un.org | 2019-07-25
Our main stories today: senior UN officials condemn attacks on Somalia capital, and call for continued international support; the International Atomic Energy Agency and UN's Economic and Social Council welcome new leaders; and the Food and Agriculture Organization warns of possible locust swarms in Horn of Africa and Yemen…
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2019/07/1043231

'Deadly environment' plus 'political and social' obstacles hinder Ebola fight in DR Congo, Security Council hears
United Nations | un.org | 2019-07-24
The problems of eradicating Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are not only medical, but also linked "to a variety of political and social factors", the head of the UN mission in the country told the Security Council on Wednesday.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2019/07/1043161

New partnership agreement with Liberia, shows 'clear positive impact of UN peacekeeping'
United Nations | un.org | 2019-07-24
A formal agreement between Liberia and the UN to supply peacekeeping personnel to serve in the UN Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), marks an "immensely significant" transition for the former war-torn West African nation, its UN Ambassador said in New York on Tuesday.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2019/07/1043111

Successful elections and 'political dialogues' push democracy forward in West Africa and the Sahel
United Nations | un.org | 2019-07-24
Progress has been made in consolidating democracy in West Africa and the Sahel, according to the United Nation's Special Representative in the region on Wednesday, who cited successful elections and "political dialogues" as part of the advances made.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2019/07/1043181

Wednesday's Daily Brief: Switzerland leads on innovation, UNICEF 'lifelines' for Yemen, Ebola latest, Liberia peacekeepers
United Nations | un.org | 2019-07-24
Our main stories today: the latest Global Innovation Index ranks Switzerland the world's most innovative country, the head of the UN Mission in DRC warns of a 'deadly environment' for health workers, UNICEF delivers cash for 9 million vulnerable Yemeni families, acting head of UNAIDS says battle against HIV/ AIDS is "far from over".
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2019/07/1043171

The attempted coup in Sudan: Global changes in the geopolitics of Africa
unitedEditor | uwidata.com | 2019-07-24
The latest color revolution in the Islamic world continues to unfold in Sudan. After the April coup d'état and the attempt to find consensus on a new power structure including the opposition and the military, on July 11, a new attempt to escalate the situation was carried out by opposition forces with a radical pro-western …
uwidata.com/4430-the-attempted-coup-in-sudan-global-changes-in-the-geopolitics-of-africa/

Libya: Renewed commitment to Mediterranean rescues encouraging, but 'overriding priority' must be 'lasting peace', say UN officials
United Nations | un.org | 2019-07-23
The heads of the two key UN agencies championing refugees and migrants have called for an end to their "arbitrary detention" across Libya, following an agreement on Tuesday by European Union countries to offer those fleeing across the Mediterranean a safe berth through a new distribution mechanism.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2019/07/1043071

Tuesday's Daily Brief: Situation critical for Libya migrants, 'dangerous paralysis' in Israel-Palestine conflict, 'shocking escalation' in Syria, record heatwaves
United Nations | un.org | 2019-07-23
Our main stories today: UN officials warn of desperate situation for migrants and refugees in Libya; the UN peacebuilding chief calls for 'tangible steps' to alleviate the crisis in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and keep two-State solution alive; Idlib in Syria suffers more deadly attacks on civilians; Europe and Bangladesh deal with extreme weather events; and Angry Birds take on the climate crisis.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2019/07/1043101

He Was Told to Go Back to Africa. Instead, He May Go to the U.S. Senate
Ryan Grim | theintercept.com | 2019-07-22
Helena, Montana, mayor Wilmot Collins was reminded by Donald Trump's recent comments of the racism he faced when he first came to the U.S. from Liberia.
theintercept.com/2019/07/22/wilmot-collins-senate-montana/

Monday's Daily Brief: Palestine demolitions, nuclear watchdog chief dies, UK troops to Mali, Afghan journalist murder condemned, Somalia sexual violence pledge
United Nations | un.org | 2019-07-22
Our main stories today: UN condemns Israel's destruction of Palestinian property; the head of the IAEA dies at 72; UK troops will bolster Mali mission; UNESCO chief condemns Afghan journalist's murder; Somalia commits to ending conflict-related sexual violence.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2019/07/1043041

UN peacekeeping in Mali boosted with addition of 250 UK troops
United Nations | un.org | 2019-07-22
The United Kingdom is to send a contingent of 250 troops to Mali next year, to support the UN's peacekeeping operation in the country, MINUSMA.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2019/07/1042991

Zimbabwe: Droughts leave millions food insecure, UN food agency scales up assistance
United Nations | un.org | 2019-07-19
Severe drought has rendered more than a third of rural households in Zimbabwe — or around 3.5 million people — dangerously food insecure, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) revealed on Friday.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2019/07/1042881

WHY IS THE TURKISH PRESS SILENT ON THE CRISIS IN LIBYA?
unitedEditor | uwidata.com | 2019-07-18
Faruk Bildirici, one of the distinguished representatives of Turkish journalism, with whom I worked for 27 years at Hàºrriyet news, has consistently represented the interests of his readers over the past few years. After he was fired several months ago, Bildirici created his own website to continue his work. Last week Bildirici published a curious …
uwidata.com/4343-why-is-the-turkish-press-silent-on-the-crisis-in-libya/

Rally demands "Justice for Isak Aden"
Fight Back | fightbacknews.org | 2019-07-18
Eagan, MN – Some 200 community members gathered here July 16 to demand justice for Isak Aden, a Somali man who was killed by police in this Saint Paul suburb on July 2. Aden was a 23-year-old college student who was killed by police after a four-hour standoff with 90 officers from nine different agencies. Five police officers from the cities of Eagan and Bloomington were named responsible for his death. | Marching behind a 30-foot banner, about 100 protesters took to the streets around the municipal center, which includes the Eagan Police Department and the Eagan City Hall. Then, the crowd poured into the center…
www.fightbacknews.org/2019/7/18/rally-demands-justice-isak-aden

Struggle in Sudan: A revolution, not a 'crisis'
Joel Northam | liberationnews.org | 2019-07-15
Strikes, civil disobedience and other mass action are continuing as the Sudanese people push forward with their revolution…
liberationnews.org/struggle-in-sudan-a-revolution-not-a-crisis/

SPLC: Holiday recognizing early Ku Klux Klan leader an insult to Tennessee residents
SHREKKKLITR | splcenter.org | 2019-07-12
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has proclaimed Saturday as Nathan Bedford Forrest Day in his state, honoring a Confederate general who became the first grand wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, a terrorist organization that targets African Americans.
splcenter.org/news/2019/07/12/splc-holiday-recognizing-early-ku-klux-klan-leader-insult-tennessee-residents

SPLC: Holiday recognizing early Ku Klux Klan leader an insult to Tennessee residents
SHREKKKLITR | splcenter.org | 2019-07-12
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has proclaimed Saturday as Nathan Bedford Forrest Day in his state, honoring a Confederate general who became the first grand wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, a terrorist organization that targets African Americans.
splcenter.org/news/2019/07/12/splc-holiday-recognizing-early-ku-klux-klan-leader-insult-tennessee-residents

I Spent 16 Months in Solitary Confinement and Now I'm Fighting to End It
aclu.org | 2019-07-03
A new report proves that the degrading conditions in solitary confinement continue to harm people and communities. | I was just 17 years old when I was sent to solitary confinement in "Camp J," one of the most severe lockdown units at one of America's most brutal prisons, the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. I languished in solitary for 16 months. | Back then I didn't know that Louisiana was the solitary confinement capital of the world. All I knew was that I'd been convicted of a crime I didn't commit, and I had to maintain my humanity in one of the most dehumanizing places on earth. | It's called "23 and…
aclu.org/blog/prisoners-rights/solitary-confinement/i-spent-16-months-solitary-confinement-and-now-im