(2019-07-14). Mexican Police Rescue 21 Men Forced into Labor on Rural Farm. telesurenglish.net Twenty-one men have been rescued in northern Mexico where they were enslaved and forced to work on a farm, cultivating cannabis and poppy against their will, Chihuahua Public Prosecutor's Office said. | RELATED: | African, Caribbean Migrants Protest Against Bribe Requests by Mexican Border Officials | Police say the men were promised employment with a daily pay of 350 pesos (US$18) at the farm in the Tarahumara mountain range. The majority of the victims…
(2019-07-14). Sudanese Protesters Mark 40 Days Since Military Crackdown. telesurenglish.net Tens of thousands demonstrated in cities across Sudan Saturday, witnesses said, to mark 40 days since security forces killed dozens when they stormed a protest camp in the capital Khartoum. | RELATED: | New Coup Attempt in Sudan Fails | The demonstrations were the first since the ruling military council and civilian opposition agreed in principle to a power-sharing arrangement ahead of e…
(2019-07-14). United Nations Calls for Mozambique Disaster Aid as Country Wrestles with Illegal Debt. indybay.org Washington, DC – On Thursday, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called for more relief aid to be sent to disaster-recovering Mozambique. The country is reeling from two devastating cyclones and wrestling with debts that Mozambique's high court calls illegal.
(2019-07-13). Briton reported dead after Somalia attack. thecanary.co 
A Briton is reported to be among those killed in an all-night siege on a hotel in Somalia.At least four al-Shabab assailants attacked the Asasey Hotel in the southern port city of Kismayo leaving more than 25 people dead, including one Briton, according to the Associated Press.The news agency reported that Ahmed Madobe, president of Jubbaland regional state, said those killed also include three Kenyans, three Tanzanians, two Americans and one Canadian.A view of Asasey Hotel after the attack in Kismayo, Somalia (AP)The attack began with a suicide car bomb at the entrance gate and was followed by an assault by gunm…
(2019-07-13). UN chief condemns terror attack in Kismayo, Somalia. un.org UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the terrorist attack that took place on July 12 in southern Somalia.
(2019-07-13). With half of Somaliland children not in school, UNICEF and partners launch education access programme. un.org Access to education in Somaliland is extremely limited, with more than 50 per cent of children in Somaliland out of school. In an effort to address the problem, the UN children's fund, UNICEF, has partnered with the government, and the global fund Education Cannot Wait, to launch a programme designed to help children affected by ongoing crises in the country.
(2019-07-13). Amazon call center worker in Rabat, Morocco speaks out against company harassment. wsws.org Ismaila N'Diaye, a 32-year-old former Amazon customer service employee in Rabat, said the life of his family has been torn apart by the company.
(2019-07-13). Somalia and Canada Mourn Journalist Killed in Attack on Somali Hotel Friday. commondreams.org "Hodan Nalayeh came here… to change the narrative on Somalia—the violence, the war." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/hodan_nalayeh.jpg …
(2019-07-12). Amazon forces Shakopee, Minn., warehouse workers to walk out again. peoplesworld.org 
SHAKOPEE, Minn.—Amazon is forcing its workers at its monster warehouse in Shakopee, Minn., to walk out again. The 1,500 workers, one-third of them migrants and refugees from Somalia and other nations of East Africa, plan to peacefully walk off the job for six hours on July 15. That's the first of the monster distributor and …
(2019-07-12). Friday's Daily Brief: UN chief meets cyclone survivors in Mozambique, Human Rights Council investigates Philippines state violence, UN weather agency tracks Arctic fires. un.org In today's Daily Brief: UN chief António Guterres condemns airstrikes on Syrian hospitals and meets survivors of Cyclones Idai and Kenneth in Mozambique; the UN Human Rights Council votes to investigate the "war on drugs" in the Philippines; and UN weather agency tracks fires…in the Arctic.
(2019-07-12). Pledging ongoing UN support during visit to cyclone-hit areas, Guterres praises resilience of Mozambicans. un.org Determined children learning in classes without roofs, resilient women farming without tools or much land, and grateful people who survived a cyclone that destroyed their livelihoods; on his final day in Mozambique, UN chief António Guterres witnessed first-hand the inner strength and resilience of the storm-ravaged country's people.
(2019-07-12). How Evangelical Christians Risk Setting the Middle East on Fire. dissidentvoice.org The recent arrival of Africa's most popular televangelist preacher, TB Joshua, to address thousands of foreign pilgrims in Nazareth produced a mix of consternation and anger in the city of Jesus's childhood. There was widespread opposition from Nazareth's political movements, as well as from community groups and church leaders, who called for a boycott of …
(2019-07-12). SPLC: Holiday recognizing early Ku Klux Klan leader an insult to Tennessee residents. splcenter.org 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.
(2019-07-12). In aftermath of Libya airstrike deaths, UN officials call for refugees and migrants to be freed from detention. un.org "As a priority, we ask that 5,600 refugees and migrants currently held in centres across Libya be freed in an orderly manner and their protection guaranteed" the UN refugee and migrants chiefs said in a joint statement, released on Friday.
(2019-07-12). UN Human Rights Council stands firm on LGBTI violence, Syria detainees and Philippines 'war on drugs'. un.org The 41st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council ended on Friday with measures taken to address worrying developments in Eritrea, Syria and the Philippines, along with other issues of global concern, such as violence and discrimination against the LGBTI community.
(2019-07-11). Thursday's Daily Brief: Poverty report reveals 'vast inequalities', measles compounds DRC Ebola woes, Guterres visits Mozambique, Bangladesh update, freedom of expression online. un.org This Thursday, we cover: New poverty report cites 'vast inequalities'; measles campaign in Ebola-hit DR Congo; World Population Day; UN chief visits cyclone-ravaged Mozambique; monsoon rains cause 'misery' for refugees; and why the internet's 'essential' for free expression.
(2019-07-11). Battle for Libya: Major Players and Changing Coalitions. uwidata.com 
Relations between Libya, under the control of Khalifa Haftar (Tobruk's government), and Turkey are at a critical point in the aftermath of an airstrike Haftar`s forces carried out against a refugee camp in Tripoli. Haftar has refused responsibility, calling the incident a false-flag conducted by his rival al-Sarraj. Harsh statements from both sides quickly followed, …
(2019-07-11). Mass measles vaccination campaign begins in Ebola-hit DR Congo province. un.org Health workers have started a massive measles vaccination campaign in north-east Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a region that's in the grip of the second deadliest Ebola virus outbreak on record.
(2019-07-11). Snow queen and Bremen hopes. mronline.org 
In late June, some 5000 protestors camped out, as part of the "Stop Air Base Ramstein Campaign," drawing attention to Germany's increasing militarization via NATO. They demanded the U.S. Army base at Ramstein—where the top generals direct troop movements in Africa and the Near East, and deploy drones to murder anyone the Pentagon decides is […] | Source
(2019-07-11). In Mozambique, it's 'a matter of the heart' says Guterres, lauding the cyclone-struck nation's 'undeniable moral authority'. un.org Arriving in Mozambique to express solidarity and see for himself the damage wrought by two back-to-back cyclones earlier this year, UN chief António Guterres on Thursday said "undeniable moral authority" lay with its people, who had borne the brunt of a disaster linked inexorably to climate change, and a warming world.
(2019-07-11). Frantz Fanon against Facebook: how to decolonize your digital-mind. mronline.org 
From the Algeria to algorithms, Lizzie O'Shea argues that Frantz Fanon's ideas have much to offer us as we seek to understand, and resist, some of the most profound challenges of living in the digital age. | Source
(2019-07-10). Pentagon Document Shows U.S. Knew of "Credible" Reports of Civilian Casualties After Its Attacks in Somalia. theintercept.com 
U.S. Africa Command claimed no civilians were hurt in its attacks in Somalia — but its own internal assessment shows this isn't true.
(2019-07-10). 'Nothing left to go back for': UN News hears extraordinary stories of loss, and survival as Mozambique rebuilds from deadly cyclones. un.org As UN Secretary-General António Guterres arrives in the southern African nation of Mozambique on Thursday for a two-day visit, he will be surveying the damage wrought by the deadly back-to-back cyclones earlier this year. UN News reports from the ground, on some of the extraordinary stories of loss, courage, survival and recovery, that have defined the months since then.
(2019-07-10). Wednesday's Daily Brief: Guterres in Kenya, Prisoners sick in Iran, #GlobalGoals, Myanmar, Ukraine updates, and new space partnership. un.org This Wednesday's UN top stories are: latest global terror warnings; political prisoners denied health access in Iran; high-level discussions on Sustainable Development Goals; continued abuse of Rohingya in Myanmar; Odessa killings in Ukraine; and partnering with NASA.
(2019-07-10). Terrorism 'spreading and destabilizing' entire regions, Guterres warns States, at key Kenya conference. un.org "Trauma from terrorism" hurts families, communities and destabilizes entire regions, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday, as he expressed solidarity with victims of extremist attacks in Africa.
(2019-07-09). Tuesday's Daily Brief: #GlobalGoals progress, essential meds, updates from Cox's Bazar, Sudan and DR Congo. un.org This Tuesday's UN top stories are: high-level discussions on the progress made towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals; falling behind on universal education dream; the UN list of essential medicines updated; life-threatening floods in Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh; and human rights in Sudan and in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
(2019-07-08). Georgian protests, military parade, Libya and Turkey. uwidata.com Georgian protests New protests took place this week in Georgia. On July 4, the Georgian Interior Ministry announced the detention of four people accused of assaulting police officers during rallies in central Tbilisi on June 20-21. On Thursday, the Prosecutor General's Office announced that it was investigating a meeting about organizing mass riots and an …
(2019-07-08). Charges Dropped Against Pregnant Shooting Victim Amid Outcry over the Criminalization of Pregnancy. democracynow.org 
Following immense public pressure, prosecutors in Alabama have dropped manslaughter changers against Marshae Jones, a 28-year-old African-American woman whose pregnancy ended after she was shot in the stomach by a coworker. Local police accused Jones of starting the fight that led to the shooting in the parking lot of a Dollar General store outside of Birmingham. A grand jury then indicted Jones on manslaughter but dismissed any charges against the shooter. The case drew national outcry from women's rights advocates concerned about the criminalization of pregnant women and the legal implications of so-called feta…
(2019-07-08). Headlines for July 8, 2019. democracynow.org Trump & DOJ Reverse Stance, Will Keep Pushing for Citizenship Question in 2020 Census, Trump Admin Threatens It's Ready to Start Deporting Up to 1 Million People, ICE and FBI Have Used Facial Recognition Technology to Mine DMV Databases, Trump: Migrants "Very Happy" with Situation in U.S. Migrant Jails, Iran Breaches Nuclear Deal Limits, Condemns U.K.'s Seizure of Oil Tanker, Sudanese Military Leaders and Opposition Agree to 3-Year Power-Sharing Deal, Greek Snap Elections Hand Victory to Conservative Party, U.S. Women's Team Wins Soccer World Cup, Shining a Spotlight on Gender Pay Disparity, State of Emergency De…
(2019-07-04). Danny Glover & Ta-Nehisi Coates Make the Case for Reparations at Historic Congressional Hearing. democracynow.org 
On June 19, a subcommittee of the House Judiciary held a historic hearing on reparations for slavery—the first of its kind in over a decade. The hearing coincided with Juneteenth, a day that commemorates June 19, 1865, when slaves in Galveston, Texas, finally learned that the Emancipation Proclamation had abolished slavery. This year marks the 400th anniversary of the transatlantic slave trade. Lawmakers are considering a bill titled the "Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act." It was introduced by Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Houston, after former Congressm…
(2019-07-03). Africa and Palestine: A Noble Legacy That Must Never Be Betrayed. mintpressnews.com 
Netanyahu's diplomatic conquests in Africa have been celebrated by Israeli media as "historic", while the Palestinian leadership remains oblivious to the rapidly changing political landscape.
(2019-07-03). I Spent 16 Months in Solitary Confinement and Now I'm Fighting to End It. aclu.org 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…
(2019-07-03). Waiting to Be An American. progressive.org In terms of how I feel, as a lesbian of African descent, I am not an American, not completely.
(2019-06-28). Florida Man Arrested for Racist Threats Once Attacked an African American Police Officer. splcenter.org A long string of felony charges and a tip-off from the Department of Homeland Security led to the arrest of a Florida man for racist and antisemitic threats posted to Gab and Bitchute.
(2019-06-14). Sandy Cioffi on Nigerian Oil, Riki Ott Looking Back at Exxon Valdez Spill. fair.org 
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