(2024-12-12). Egypt: Joint call to lift punitive measures against EIPR staff. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT), joins 32 human rights organisations calling on the Egyptian government to lift arbitrary travel bans and asset freezes imposed on three directors of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR), and to end the targeting of human rights defenders for their legitimate work.
5 December 2024. The Egyptian government must immediately lift the arbitrary travel bans and asset freezes imposed upon three directors of (…) | – | /…
(2024-12-12). CHAN 2025: CAF gives Kenya hope of retaining hosting rights. independent.co.ug 
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | CAF Host Country Manager Kabelo Bosilong has assured Kenyans that their co-hosting rights for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025 remain intact despite concerns over stadium readiness. Speculation emerged earlier this week, suggesting that CAF might revoke Kenya's hosting rights and award them to Rwanda. This followed an inspection of …
(2024-12-12). Fall of the El-Assad Regime: A new hope for the Syrian People. fidh.org The fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime ushers in a new era of hope for the Syrian people, who must now have the freedom to shape their future independently.
Paris, 9 December 2024. The fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime, resulting from a swift offensive by a coalition of armed groups spearheaded by the Islamist faction Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham, marks the beginning of a new era of hope for the Syrian people. After 54 years of unyielding rule by the al-Assad family and nearly 14 years since the (…) | – | /…
(2024-12-12). Ireland asks ICJ to broaden definition of genocide amid Gaza war. newarab.com 
As Ireland plans to formally join South Africa's Speaking after Wednesday's cabinet meeting,
(2024-12-12). From South Africa to Syria, rising perils for Palestine solidarity. cadtm.org
(2024-12-12). Representatives of Russia and African states discuss creation of museum of continent's countries in Moscow. tvbrics.com 
The participants of the meeting noted the growing interest in the culture of African peoples in Russia…
(2024-12-12). Remittances and climate change. independent.co.ug 
Money sent home by relatives abroad is vital for families in Sub-Saharan Africa to withstand climate change impacts ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | The fact that remittances —the money sent home by migrant workers— is often a lifeline for millions of those left behind has been known for a long time. Now, however, the International Fund …
(2024-12-12). #16DaysOfActivism: Captain Chetty. sanews.gov.za #16DaysOfActivism: Captain Chetty | Meet Captain Loganathan Chetty, who is currently the acting commander of the Milnerton Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit in the Western Cape. | Chetty is one of many dedicated South African Police Service (SAPS) members, who goes beyond the call of duty to help the country to fight the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). | Chetty is also an investigator attached to the provincial Serial and Electronic Crime Investigations (SECI) team. | Following in his uncle's footsteps, Chetty joined the Service 33 years ago as a student cons…
(2024-12-12). G20 Africa Expert Panel to support Finance Track. sanews.gov.za G20 Africa Expert Panel to support Finance Track | Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says a G20 Africa Expert Panel will be established to support the work of the G20 Finance Track. | He was speaking during the first day of the G20 Finance and Central Banks Deputies' Meeting, held in Johannesburg, on Wednesday. | The Minister explained that the panel will consist of leading African economic, development and finance experts from the public sector, think tanks, academia and international financial institutions. | "We intend to use our Presidency to advance an African agenda. To further this agenda and ensure that w…
(2024-12-12). Department of Transport DG resigns. sanews.gov.za Department of Transport DG resigns | The Department of Transport Director-General, Advocate James Mlawu, has tendered in resignation in order to pursue other interests.
Mlawu will serve a prescribed notice period of three months, from 1 December 2024 to 28 February 2025, in line with the Public Service Act prescripts as well as the Senior Management Service (SMS) handbook.
"The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, has thanked the Director-General for his service to the National Department and wished him everything of the best in his future endeavours.
"Mlawu joined the Department in Novem…
(2024-12-12). Financial injustice a hindrance to Africa's development. sanews.gov.za Financial injustice a hindrance to Africa's development | The transformation of global financial institutions remains critical in addressing Africa's mounting debt challenges, as they perpetuate financial injustice, says United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres.
"The G20 must lead in delivering financial justice. Financing is fundamental ⚪ from inclusive economic growth, to supporting industrialisation and food security or addressing inequalities," Guterres said during the closing session for the Joint Sherpa-Finance and Central Banks Deputies' Meeting, held in Johannesburg, on Wednesday.
(2024-12-12). African Central Banks and cyber-security. independent.co.ug 
The rising incidents of cybercrime require that organisations integrate cybersecurity into their core business processes COMMENT | PETER KISITU | In its most recent publication, the Financial Inclusion Global Initiative (Figi) reported that African central banks face three major threats namely; threat to integrity, threat to availability, and threat to confidentiality. The factors that have made …
(2024-12-12). Reconciliation Day: Reflecting on the past, building a united future. sanews.gov.za Reconciliation Day: Reflecting on the past, building a united future | By Nomonde Mnukwa | The act of forgiveness and reconciliation has been central to the story of South Africa since 1994. Reconciliation Day came into effect in 1994 and was intended to help build a united and prosperous South Africa. This day and in subsequent years, Reconciliation Month has become synonymous with our drive to nurture and entrench new values in our society. ⚪ The annual commemoration of Reconciliation Day allows us to reflect on the many positive strides we have made since 1994, while acknowledging that much work remains.
(2024-12-12). Ireland formally joins South Africa's genocide case against 'Israel'. indybay.org Ireland has formally joined the genocide case raised against the Israeli occupation at the International Court of Justice.
(2024-12-12). Matunda Ya Kwanza – California 175 preserving cultural integrity at Historic Negro Bar. indybay.org June 2022 the California State Parks Recreation Commission renamed Negro Bar to Black Miners Bar and then began a study that is ongoing. California 175 opens a broader, inclusive and transparent process with global stakeholders to celebrate California Pioneers of Pan African Ancestry (1840-1875) throughout the Great State of California.
(2024-12-12). 10 Good News Stories for Kids in 2024. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Children at the Khone Phapheng Falls, Laos, December 3, 2019. | © 2019 Sergi Reboredo/VWPics via AP Photo | At the end of each year, Human Rights Watch likes to take stock of human rights progress for children around the globe. From strengthening children's access to education to better protecting kids during wartime, here are some of our favorite examples from 2024.Tajikistan and Laos banned all corporal punishment of children, joining 65 other countries with such bans. Five countries—Burundi, the Czech Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Sri Lanka, and Uganda—pledged to enact legi…
(2024-12-12). Extremist Groups Carry Out Revenge, Sectarian Killings In Syria. popularresistance.org Extremist armed factions across Syria are carrying out executions of civilians and soldiers amid the chaos following the fall of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad's government. | Al Mayadeen reports on 10 December that a video circulating on social media shows armed militants from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the Al-Qaeda offshoot that took control of Damascus on Saturday, carrying out field executions of unarmed men in the village of Al-Rabia in the countryside of Latakia. | The militants referred to the men as 'Shabiha', a derogatory term long used to describe pro-government Syrian soldiers and civilians.
nacla.org (2024-12-12). The Campus Rebellion for Palestine in Latin America and the Caribbean
People also set up encampments on college campuses in Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and elsewhere to condemn the genocide while making connections between the situation in the occupied territories and the colonial and imperial violence they face in their own contexts.
(2024-12-12). Pabloite political charlatans hail US-Israeli-Turkish onslaught against Syria. wsws.org As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu surveys the Gaza genocide and the carve-up of Syria and boasts, "We are changing the face of the Middle East," the Pabloites are ecstatic.
(2024-12-12). Worldwide, Policies Leave Health Care Inaccessible for Too Many. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Spain, January 26, 2024. | © 2024 David Zorrakino/Europa Press via Getty Images | Twelve years ago, on December 12, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed a resolution calling on all countries to achieve universal health coverage (UHC), while also establishing a day to reflect on our collective progress towards this goal. But this year's International Health Coverage Day comes amid global failures to dedicate adequate public resources to health care, undermining the right to health for people around the world.UHC, a framework developed by the…
(2024-12-12). 'This Is Genocide' — Amnesty Says There Is 'Sufficient Evidence' to Accuse Israel. globalresearch.ca "Amnesty International's report demonstrates that Israel has carried out acts prohibited under the Genocide Convention, with the specific intent to destroy Palestinians in Gaza." | Amnesty International has concluded in a new
(2024-12-12). New regime forces in Syria carry out summary executions in Latakia. defenddemocracy.press Dec 10, 2024 A video circulating on social media shows armed Syrian fighters carrying out field executions of individuals they referred to as Shabbiha, a derogatory term used to describe loyalists, in the village of al-Rabia, located in the countryside of Latakia. The new regime forces' military operations administration reported ongoing clashes in al-Rabia, including …
(2024-12-12). Netanyahu government's latest sin: To stymie reforms that would boost the economy. haaretz.com Historically, Israeli governments have exploited crises to carry out far-reaching changes that guaranteed economic growth. Alas, that's not what the government and the Knesset legal adviser are doing with the vital Economic Arrangements Bill…
(2024-12-12). Two thirds of voters agree with capping political donations, new polling reveals. leftfootforward.org A new survey commissioned by Unlock Democracy has found that two thirds of voters favour limiting the amount of money individuals can donate to political parties. | The survey, carried out by Opinium, found that 66% of the 2,050 respondents believe there should be a cap on donations to political parties and politicians, while only 15% said they oppose limiting donations. | The pressure group's research also revealed that there is cross-party support for capping donations, with Labour, the Lib Dems, Greens, Conservatives and Reform all backing this policy. | A YouGov poll conducted in September 2024 found that…
(2024-12-12). With Trump's Re-Election, A Venezuela Invasion Could Be In The Cards. popularresistance.org The re-election of Donald Trump to the presidency of the United States has many in Venezuela extremely concerned. From assassinations, terror campaigns, sanctions and coups, the first Trump administration tried everything short of a full-scale invasion of the country. With a cabinet full of hawks, MintPress assesses the potential for a future U.S. intervention in Venezuela. | According to insiders such as Defense Secretary Mark Esper and National Security Advisor John Bolton, Trump was one of the loudest voices in the White House pushing for military intervention in the Caribbean nation. The president said that i…
(2024-12-12). Give The Gift Of Peace This Holiday! Free Simon Trinidad! popularresistance.org Known popularly as Simon Trinidad, he is a Colombian revolutionary and political prisoner of the U.S. held in the Supermax Prison in Florence, Colorado. The U.S. government extradited, held four trials, and now imprisons Trinidad under his birth name of Juvenal Ovidio Ricardo Palmera Pineda (BPO No. 27896-016). Simon Trinidad was a leader and peace negotiator for the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia—People's Army (FARC-EP). Prior to that, he spent his life organizing people for progressive causes and social change, including with the Patriotic Union (UP) political party.
(2024-12-12). No Tears For Slain CEO: Compassion 'Out Of Network'. popularresistance.org Normally when someone is shot dead, human beings feel sad for the victim. But in the case of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, killed before dawn on the streets of Manhattan on Dec. 4, a large majority of public comments are that empathy is "out of network." | For example, Anthony Zenkus, a lecturer at the Columbia School of Social Work, posted on X: "Today, we mourn the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, gunned down … wait, I'm sorry — today we mourn the deaths of the 68,000 Americans who needlessly die each year so that insurance company execs like Brian Thompson can become multimillio…
(2024-12-12). Saudi Arabia launches international water research centre to address global issues. tvbrics.com 
The initiative seeks to develop transformative solutions for water scarcity and environmental sustainability…
(2024-12-12). US Targets Georgia to Extend Russia: Defending Against America's Regime Change Superweapon. thealtworld.com More must be done across the multipolar world to expose Washington's regime change "superweapon," promote the means by which to defend against it including foreign agent laws cutting off NED and adjacent foundation funding, and the creation of pipelines creating future political leaders, diplomats, business owners, and journalists who serve the best interests of their own nation, not Washington's, and the creation of social media platforms within and between nations of the multipolar world beyond Washington's control. | Today it is Georgia. Tomorrow — as the US has proven over the decades and its long and ev…
(2024-12-12). Fresh policies to enhance female fertility. ecns.cn As part of the broader attempts to reverse the trend of declining birth rates in China, many regions have been stepping up measures to protect and enhance female fertility, with an emphasis on scientific contraception to prevent repeated miscarriages.
(2024-12-12). Tesla applies for registration of trademark of Tesla Bot Action Figure in China. ecns.cn U.S. electric carmaker Tesla has recently applied for registration of a trademark for Tesla Bot Action Figure, under the classification of fitness equipment.
(2024-12-12). The Attack on Birthright Citizenship. counterpunch.org 
As President-elect Donald J. Trump prepares to implement sweeping policy changes affecting American immigration and immigrants, one of the issues under scrutiny by his allies appears to be birthright citizenship — the declaration in the 14th Amendment to the Constitution that anyone born on U.S. soil is a U.S. citizen, regardless of their parents' nationalities
(2024-12-12). Prisoner Discusses Living Incarcerated With HIV and Violence. counterpunch.org 
(I) Bullock Prison in Union Springs, Alabama, opened in 1987 and is designed to hold 919 prisoners.1 Alabama Department of Corrections currently has the number of people imprisoned there at 1,512.2 Alabama prisons are currently, and consistently, around 70 percent overcapacity.3 In recent weeks, multiple prisoners from Bullock have reached out to do interviews with me about
(2024-12-12). Asia's first professional cargo hub airport sees over 1.2 million metric tons throughput. ecns.cn The Ezhou Huahu International Airport, Asia's first professional all-cargo hub, saw its accumulated throughput exceeding 1.2 million metric tons on Wednesday evening.
(2024-12-12). ICRC urges states to uphold the prohibitions of the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention. icrc.org Speech of Gilles Carbonnier, Vice-President of the ICRC, on the occasion of the 5th Review Conference of the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention, Siem Reap, 25 November 2024…
(2024-12-12). TWO YEARS AFTER THE REPRESSION OF PROTESTS IN PERU, JUSTICE FOR THE VICTIMS IS STILL PENDING. fidh.org Today marks two years since the first death occurred during the lethal repression of the 2022 and 2023 protests in Peru. During these mobilizations, the Peruvian police and army fired bullets, pellets and tear gas, causing the death of 50 people and leaving more than 1400 people injured. These actions were marked with a clear racist bias against people from indigenous and peasant communities. There are indications that the repression was an intentional and coordinated strategy, which would (…) | – |
(2024-12-12). With Trump's Re-Election, A Venezuela Invasion Could Be on the Cards. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-12). Jay-Z Denies Rape Allegation Of 13 Year Old With Diddy In 2000: My Wife And I Have To Sit Our Children Down. moguldom.com Music mogul and billionaire entrepreneur Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, has vehemently denied allegations in a civil lawsuit that accuse him and Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping a 13-year-old girl during an afterparty following the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. The claims was filed in federal court by an unnamed plaintiff identified as …
(2024-12-12). Xiaomi YU7 Electric SUV Ready to Hit Road — Check Launch Date. ummid.com Buoyed by the success of SU7 Sedan, Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is all set to launch its second electric car "YU7 SUV" in months from now.
(2024-12-12). Révélation des plans secrets de la CIA pour la déstabilisation de la Syrie. defenddemocracy.press Giuseppe GAGLIANO Président du Centro Studi Strategici Carlo De Cristoforis (Cà¥me, Italie). Membre du comité des conseillers scientifiques internationaux du CF2R. Novembre 2023 Les soulèvements spontanés qui ont eu lieu en Syrie étaient officiellement dirigés par une coalition de ´ modérés ª — la célèbre Armée syrienne libre/ASL — se révoltant contre le régime brutal de Bachar …
(2024-12-12). Comerica Bank accused of screwing senior & disabled Direct Express debit card holders. indybay.org Comerica Bank The Financial Agent For Direct Express – Debit MasterCard Has Been Sued By The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB):…
(2024-12-12). US healthcare corporations reap profit from human misery. peoplesdispatch.org The assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4 has sparked a reaction that few may have suspected. The perpetrator has received an outpouring of popular support, and a profound debate on the brutality of the US for-profit healthcare system has been sparked, with many accusing healthcare corporations of reaping their profits directly from human misery. | Thompson was shot and killed while heading to an investors meeting in Midtown Manhattan on December 4. Police have arrested 26-year-old Luigi Mangione in connection with the crime, who quickly has become a working class hero in the eyes of…
(2024-12-12). Mundial de Fútbol de 2030: Punto de encuentro entre países, continentes y generaciones. cubadebate.cu La FIFA confirmó este miércoles 11 de diciembre que España, Portugal y Marruecos serán sedes del Mundial 2030. Lo harán con partidos puntuales en tres países de Sudamérica. Esta última propuesta conjunta marcará un hito al llevar la Copa del Mundo a tres continentes y seis naciones, incluyendo a Uruguay, Argentina y Paraguay.
(2024-12-12). Hubei province launches cultural exchange camp for Chinese Indonesian youth. ecns.cn A group of teachers from Central China Normal University and Peking Opera theater of Hubei Province embarked on a journey of cultural exchanges to Indonesia on Wednesday evening.
(2024-12-12). Xi meets United Russia party chairman Medvedev. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, met here Thursday with Chairman of the United Russia party Dmitry Medvedev.
(2024-12-12). Consejo de Estado de la República de Cuba aprueba dos nuevos decretos leyes. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 dic (RHC) En presencia del primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, el Consejo de Estado aprobó este miércoles dos nuevos decretos leyes y analizó el avance del plan de Gobierno para incentivar la economía.
(2024-12-12). Comienza este jueves IX Pleno del Comité Central del Partido. cubadebate.cu Desde hoy y hasta mañana sesionará en La Habana el IX Pleno del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, en el cual se abordarán temas cruciales para el futuro de la economía y la sociedad cubana. Los miembros del organismo superior de dirección del Partido entre Congresos, evaluarán el cumplimiento de las proyecciones del Gobierno.
(2024-12-12). From Member-Managed LLCs To Cooperative Reform For Inclusive Economies. popularresistance.org Amidst the global surge of refugees and migrants seeking economic opportunities, the call for inclusive, democratic, and cooperative models is more pressing than ever. With 2025 designated as the UN's International Year of Cooperatives, there is a critical need to reform cooperative laws to ensure that no marginalized worker is excluded. This essay explores how inclusive and democratic cooperatives, alongside innovative models like member-managed limited liability companies (LLCs), can address these global labor challenges. | Imagine a world where everyone, regardless of their legal status, can fully participate…
(2024-12-12). Jim Williams's Quest for Justice. counterpunch.org 
Jim Williams, one of a handful early Students for a Democratic Society members still active politically, was also a founder of the Southern Student Organizing Committee and a veteran union organizer. He has finally provided us with a memoir, Life on the Left: James Williams and the Quest for Justice (Changemaker). Prof. Michael Honey, a
(2024-12-12). Mainland dismisses DPP narratives. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland on Wednesday dismissed allegations by Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party that it is using social media influencers from the island for "united front" tactics, calling the claims an attempt to manipulate public opinion and stoke cross-Strait tensions.
(2024-12-12). The lie of Western diversity and inclusion doesn't work while committing genocide. indybay.org Ultimately, the Democratic Party is a Western liberal-supremacist institution that works for an elitist oligarchy. This is most evident in their foreign policy platform: while preaching anti-Racism, they literally aided an ethno-Supremacist European settler regime to exterminate a portion of an indigenous population. US President Joe Biden used typical Orientalist descriptions of Palestinians to claim they are driven by an "ancient desire to kill Jews", a deeply racist statement that came at a time when the people of Gaza were suffering a manufactured famine. | Kamala Harris's campaign was a bundle of contradicti…
(2024-12-12). 'We charge you with Genocide': Sisi faces Oslo protest over Gaza. newarab.com 
Dozens of activists protested in Oslo this week during Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi's visit, condemning his alleged complicity in The protesters, who gathered on Monday outside the Norwegian parliament, demanded immediate action from the Egyptian president, who was on an
(2024-12-12). Somalia, Ethiopia agree on compromise to end tension, Turkish leader says. aljazeera.com
(2024-12-12). The AU urges swift implementation of Somalia-Ethiopia deal. newarab.com 
The The two countries have been at loggerheads since landlocked Ethiopia struck a deal in…
(2024-12-12). Ethiopia, Somalia reach deal ending feud in Turkey-hosted talks. newarab.com 
(2024-12-12). Activist Ayat Mneina on the past, present and future of Libya. newarab.com 
Ayat Mneina has always campaigned for human rights. | Her first protest was against the "It's really hard not to be aware and alert about what happens around the world, especially to people who look like us and move around in the world looking li…
(2024-12-12). Mali: Atrocities by the Army and Wagner Group. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Screenshot of a video posted on social media on November 9, 2024 that Human Rights Watch analyzed and geolocated to the village of Allaye-Kokolo, located on the National Road 15 between Mopti and Bandiagara. The video shows armed men, some on motorbikes, on the road while buildings are burning around. A men can be heard speaking in Fulfulde, saying "God is great, Allaye-Kokolo is burning." | Mali's armed forces, supported by the Russia-backed Wagner Group, and Islamist armed groups have committed serious abuses against civilians since the UN peacekeeping mission withdrew a year ago.Mali…
(2024-12-12). Rapidly spreading wildfire in Malibu, California, forces evacuations. wsws.org The Franklin wildfire in Malibu has once again exposed the chronic failures of California's wildfire preparedness and the broader systemic crisis that underscores these devastating events.
(2024-12-12). Chinese scientists extract radionuclides for malignant tumor treatment. ecns.cn A research team led by Professor Wei Yuezhou from the University of South China (USC) has successfully extracted high-purity medical isotopes lead-212 and bismuth-212 from the rare earth mineral monazite, advancing the treatment of malignant tumors, USC announced on Wednesday.
(2024-12-12). Morocco sentences BDS activist to one year in jail. newarab.com 
A court in Morocco has On Tuesday, the…
(2024-12-12). Morocco moves to abolish death penalty. newarab.com 
For the first time, On 9 December, Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi informed the Moroccan Parliament of t…
(2024-12-12). Six countries on three continents to host centennial FIFA World Cup in 2030. independent.co.ug 
Morocco, Portugal and Spain to host FIFA World Cup 2030‚Ñ¢ Three centenary celebration matches to take place in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay in 2030 Saudi Arabia appointed to stage FIFA World Cup 2034‚Ñ¢ ZURICH, SWITZERLAND | THE INDEPENDENT | All 211 FIFA Member Associations that convened virtually at an Extraordinary FIFA Congress, have appointed Morocco, …
(2024-12-12). Understanding Indonesia's Decision to Join BRICS. infobrics.org Indonesia has officially become a new BRICS partner, joining countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Türkiye, Nigeria, Cuba and Kazakhstan. Indonesia's Foreign Minister Sugiono announced this shift at the most recent BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia…
(2024-12-12). Russia on Syrian events. defenddemocracy.press Russia completed its mission in Syria some time ago — Kremlin MOSCOW, December 11. /TASS/. Russia assisted Syria in countering terrorists and stabilizing the situation after 2015, but subsequent actions were up to the country's government, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "A while ago, Russia helped the Syrian Arab Republic in combating terrorists and ensuring …
(2024-12-12). South Korean president faces second impeachment vote. wsws.org The opposition Democrats have pledged to repeatedly reintroduce the impeachment motion to parliament, after the first was defeated on December 7, until President Yoon is forced from office.
(2024-12-12). South Korea's Yoon vows to 'fight to the end' over martial law fallout. aljazeera.com South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol pledged to fight "to the end" just days ahead of another impeachment vote.
(2024-12-12). Israeli occupation military says drone launched 'from the east' intercepted over southern 'Israel'. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-12). "We'll Rise, Thanks to Your Blood" english.almanar.com.lb A driver holds up portraits of martyred Hezbollah leaders, Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah and Head of Executive Council Sayyed Hashem Safeiddine, near the rubble of destroyed residential area in Beirut's southern suburb, Dahiyeh. The image holds a clear message of Lebanese people and resistance's resilience after more than two months of brutal Israeli war …
(2024-12-12). Forced to Flee South Lebanon. aljazeera.com
(2024-12-12). Asia's frustrated young men celebrate the return of Donald Trump. aljazeera.com Young men from China to South Korea are celebrating Trump's re-election as a victory against anti-male sentiment.
(2024-12-12). South Korea's Yoon vows to 'fight to the end' as leadership hangs in limbo. aljazeera.com South Korean leader defends short-lived martial law decree as leader of his party throws support behind impeachment.
(2024-12-12). Hong Kong unearths 30 rocks of dinosaur bone fossils. ecns.cn About 30 rocks containing dinosaur bone fossils were unearthed at Port Island in Hong Kong, south China, according to the Development Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China (DEVB) on Wednesday.
(2024-12-12). Airbus Helicopters delivers first H175 helicopter to China. ecns.cn Airbus Helicopters delivered its first H175to Skyco International Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province on Wednesday, marking an important milestone in low-altitude economic development locally.
(2024-12-12). Viral fox feeding video prompts safety warning. ecns.cn A viral video showing a tourist feeding a wild fox in southwestern China has prompted warnings from experts about the ecological and safety risks of such behavior.
(2024-12-12). Middle route of South-to-North Water Diversion Project benefits over 180m people in North China. ecns.cn The middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project has in the past decade diverted 76.7 billion cubic meters of water from the Yangtze River basin to the country's drought-prone northern regions, according to a water resources official.
(2024-12-12). Yunnan's demographic profile 'favorable'. ecns.cn Yunnan province in Southwest China is positioned to benefit from a more favorable demographic profile compared to the national average, local authorities said recently.
(2024-12-12). US Military Meddles in Venezuela-Guyana Dispute, on Behalf of Imperialism. counterpunch.org 
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro warned recently that "the Southern Command is provoking our region …[as it] tries to set up U.S. military bases in our Essequibo Guyana." Venezuelan diplomat José Silva Aponte earlier had observed that, "the United States is intent upon both countries arriving at confrontation." Dispute between Venezuela and Guyana over the Essequibo
(2024-12-12). With martial law defeated, now is a decisive moment for change in South Korea. peoplesdispatch.org Following Yoon's failed attempt to impose martial law, the situation continues to unfold as each passing moment shakes the foundation of the current social order and further opens the horizon of possibility.
(2024-12-12). Israel's airstrike kills one in south Lebanon in new violation of ceasefire. presstv.ir An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed one person, as the Tel Aviv regime continues violating a fragile ceasefire.
(2024-12-12). Dr Keddi Zuluba is a local hero among global giants. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Steven Eric Keddi Zuluba, a Ugandan philanthropist dedicated to alleviating human suffering and promoting community well-being, has been nominated for the prestigious World Humanitarian Icon Award. This nomination places Dr. Zuluba among global luminaries such as Warren Buffett, Oprah Winfrey, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, underscoring …
(2024-12-12). Supreme Court: Civil Courts powerless to hear appeals from Court Martial. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Supreme Court has delivered another landmark ruling indicating that Civil Courts do not have the powers or jurisdiction to hear appeals filed by soldiers tried and convicted by Military Courts. This was a unanimous decision delivered on Wednesday by five Supreme Court Justices, led by Professor Lillian Tibatemwa, in …
(2024-12-12). MUSEVENI: Long live the eyokyeero of the Court Martial. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has written a missive in support of the trial of civilians in military courts. He argued that Court Martials have brought peace to the country by taking quick action against criminals, especially in the Karamoja region. The president has meanwhile directed Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence …
(2024-12-12). Police summons the former embattled leadership of Juma Muslim Group. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID) of the Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) has summoned the former leadership of the Juma Zukuli Muslim Group in connection with allegations of forgery, the unlawful disposal of trustee property and, misappropriation of approximately Shillings 5 billion. They are Sheikh Muhammad Abdunoor Lunanoba, the former president general …
(2024-12-12). ULS Meeting Dispute: Court calls for mediation. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A dispute within the Uganda Law Society (ULS) over next week's Extra Ordinary General Meeting has been sent into mediation. Justice Musa Ssekaana on Wednesday ordered the parties to engage in mediation after ULS lawyer Jude Byamukama informed the Court that they wanted to settle the matters out of court. …
(2024-12-12). Who is Canadian-Ugandan rapper Lanie Banks? independent.co.ug 
SPECIAL FEATURE | THE INDEPENDENT | Right from his childhood days in Mbale in eastern Uganda, Micheal Osings aka Lanie Banks, always involved himself in karaoke, dancing scripts and song writing. Even when he moved to Canada, he joined the church choir headed by Pastor Bill Binaster from the Toronto Christian Outreach Programme. The Canadian-Ugandan Rapper, songwriter …
(2024-12-12). New threshers reducing sorghum post-harvest losses in Lango. independent.co.ug 
Uganda Breweries has donated 5 threshers valued at sh25 million to benefit 1,000 smallholder farmers across the country Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sorghum farmers in the Lango sub-region have said that the use of Uganda Breweries threshers has helped them reduce post-harvest losses and improved sorghum productivity, and production. They said this during …
(2024-12-12). 9 courts in Ankole operating without state prosecutors. independent.co.ug 
GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Nine Grade 1 Magistrate Courts in the Ankole Sub-region are operating without state prosecutors. The courts are Kazo, Ruhama, Sanga, Bwizibwera, Ndeija, Rwampara, Rubindi, Rwashamaire, and Ishongorero. Martin Rukundo, the Assistant Director of Public Prosecution made the revelation during the opening of the Civil Appeals and Applications session at Mbarara …
(2024-12-12). Ecobank and partners boost Uganda's Blood Transfusion Services. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ecobank, in partnership with Malaria Free Uganda (MFU), the Ministry of Health, and other key stakeholders, donated critical blood bank equipment valued at Shs1.3 billion to the Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS). This generous contribution is aimed at enhancing UBTS's capacity to address the urgent need for blood transfusions, particularly …
(2024-12-11). Electrify Africa launches electric mobility solutions in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Electrify Africa, a leading innovator in electric mobility solutions, officially launched in Kampala today, as they started what experts see as a revolutionary step toward transforming Uganda's electric mobility landscape. "From empowering individuals to own EV chargers to creating a seamless ecosystem for electric vehicles, Electrify Africa is here to …
(2024-12-11). Death of a nation: Black Flags, massacres, land grabs as vultures feed on the carcass of Syria. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-11). No tears for slain CEO: Compassion 'out of network'. workers.org 
Normally when someone is shot dead, human beings feel sad for the victim. But in the case of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, killed before dawn on the streets of Manhattan on Dec. 4, a large majority of public comments are that empathy is "out of network." Protesters outside United . . . |
(2024-12-11). Venezuela and Russia sign cooperation agreements. tvbrics.com 
Among them are documents in key areas such as technology, hydrocarbons, energy, aviation and information technology…
(2024-12-11). Interview with Luisa Sequera on Venezuela's water sowers and the First Ecosocialist International. afgj.org By William Camacaro (National Co-Coordinator) Water is a natural resource of the utmost importance for life in all its forms. Human settlements, on any continent, were born around rivers, lakes, lagoons, springs and a variety of bodies of water existing in the world, since it is an essential element for basic subsistence. Water is necessary…
(2024-12-11). Cuban historian gets 2024 Social and Humanistic Sciences Award. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) The 2024 National Prize for Social and Humanistic Sciences was awarded today here to Cuban historian Mildred de la Torre, in recognition of her outstanding career as a researcher and teacher.
(2024-12-11). Ecuadorian President exposes car bomb threat. plenglish.com Quito, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorian President, Daniel Noboa, denounced today an alleged car bomb threat against him in Machala, capital of the province of El Oro, on the southern coast of the country.
(2024-12-11). Nicaragua: 96.6 percent of youngsters say Government gives them hope. plenglish.com Managua, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) A 96.6 percent of young Nicaraguans consider the Government headed by President Daniel Ortega generates hope, according to a polling released Wednesday by the firm M&R Consultores.
(2024-12-11). Rate Inflation in New England (perils of political electricity). wattsupwiththat.com The Orr, Rolling, and Lewis study documents the staggering costs for New England residents' decarbonization plans. This joins a two-year study by ISO-NE estimating the need for 97 GW of renewable power with projected blackouts calling for overbuilding capacity. Is the public aware of the cost tsunami heading their way courtesy of state decarbonization plans?>
(2024-12-11). Health Insurers Gave $120 Billion To Shareholders While Denying Your Claim. levernews.com As rising health care costs and inadequate insurance coverage leave one in three Americans saddled with medical debt, the nation's top health insurers have dumped billions into enriching their executives and top shareholders through lucrative stock buybacks.All in all, the country's largest health insurers have invested over $120 billion into repurchasing their own shares since the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010. These include UnitedHealth Group; Cigna; Elevance Health, the parent company of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield; and CVS Health, which acquired Aetna in 2018.Forty-four percent of buyback expe…
(2024-12-11). 9 December in Anarchist History: The First Intifada. dissidentvoice.org On this day in anarchist history, December 9th 1987, we remember the start of the 1st Palestinian Intifada, a years long decentralized uprising of Palestinians against Israeli colonial occupation. Sparked by an incident at the Erez Crossing in Gaza where an Israeli military vehicle crashed into a line of Palestinian civilian vehicles, the 1st Intifada …
(2024-12-11). Israeli Strikes on the Gaza Strip Kill at Least 29 More Palestinians. news.antiwar.com Israeli attacks on northern and central Gaza killed at least 29 Palestinians on Wednesday, Al Jazeera reported, citing medical sources in the Strip. Gaza's Health Ministry said in its daily update, which it puts out about mid-day Gaza time, that at least 19 were killed and 69 were wounded over the previous 24-hour period. The …
(2024-12-11). Ethiopia's Five Million Coders Initiative empowers 360,000 youth in digital skills. tvbrics.com 
The initiative launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in collaboration with the United Arab Emirates…
(2024-12-11). Ethiopian Prime Minister inaugurates first phase of Hawasa Corridor development. tvbrics.com 
Hawasa Corridor represents a continuation of the urban development efforts initiated in Addis Ababa…
(2024-12-11). Who Should Get a Presidential Pardon but Won't! dissidentvoice.org President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter, after having repeatedly promised that he would not. Biden justifies this act based upon his presumption (likely accurate) that Hunter's denial of a plea deal was on account of political opposition from Trump Republicans. Nevertheless, Hunter's consideration for a lenient plea deal was undoubtedly influenced by his …
(2024-12-11). CovertAction Bulletin: South Korea Fights Back Martial Law. covertactionmagazine.com Calls for the resignation of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol have rung out from civil society and beyond after Yoon declared martial law on December 3rd. The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) called for strikes until Yoon steps down, and groups under and beyond that organization are heeding the call…
(2024-12-11). Colonizers Run Over a Palestinian Child Near Nablus, Seize a Home in Occupied Jerusalem. imemc.org 
An illegal colonizer ran over a Palestinian child, on Tuesday afternoon, near the As-Sawiya-Al-Lubban Secondary School, south of Nablus in the northern West Bank. Samer Al-Jamal, the Director of Education south of Nablus, said that an Israeli settler rammed a child with his vehicle near the As-Sawiya-Al-Lubban Secondary School, south of Nablus. Media sources said …
(2024-12-11). Israeli Strikes Kill at Least 5 in Southern Lebanon as Ceasefire Violations Continue. news.antiwar.com
(2024-12-11). New wave of displaced Sudanese triggers alarm at UN agency. plenglish.com United Nations, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) The number of Sudanese inhabitants pouring into neighboring South Sudan to escape the local armed conflict on Wednesday set off the UN alarms, after confirming 20,000 new migrants in the last week.
"We hold Israel, with its US backing, accountable for its ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza. Israel's continued forced expulsions in the West Bank and Gaza, along with its occupation and violence, represent a clear violation of international human rights, including the prohibition of genocide."
The sudden regime overthrow in Syria and the long-delayed opportunity to confront the legacy of Bashar al-Assad's tyranny are either being celebrated or condemned, as explored below, but they come at a time that poses profound problems for solidarity with Palestine. 
Authoritarian leaders, like many others, need an enemy. Hitler's enemy was the Jews (among others); for Netanyahu, it's been the Palestinians, and for Donald Trump and his MAGA followers, it's been "immigrants" (among others). For generations in the U.S., African Americans have been the targeted enemy for "white" people, and for centuries women and girls have been 
Donald Trump, a man who never shied from bold declarations, has once again turned the global stage into a theater of economic brinkmanship. His target: the BRICS coalition, a bloc of emerging powers that includes China, Brazil, India, Russia, and South Africa (and now Iran, the UAE, Ethiopia, and Egypt as well). With more than 
With elections for new commissioners in February 2025, member states must decide what kind of commission they want. One weakness of the African Union's (AU) Agenda 2063 economic growth and development plan is that it focuses more on goals than how to achieve them. In particular, the plan says little about the structure of the …
"Rights aren't rights if someone can take them away. They're privileges. That's all we've ever had in this country is a 'Bill of Temporary Privileges.' And if you read the news, even badly, you know that the list gets shorter and shorter."—George Carlin Disguising its power grabs in the self-righteous fervor of national security, the Deep 
I don't know about you, but personally, the whole festive holiday thing seems to be falling a bit flat this year. Don't get me wrong, like every other year, I do plan to really go to town on a pumpkin pie or two. But this year, the annual deluge of Black Friday ads egging us on to higher levels of consumption—with corresponding carbon emissions and solid and liquid waste—seemed particularly hollow, morbid—predatory, even—falling as Black Friday did this year on November 29, the date the U.N. first recognized in 1977 as International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. This year…
I don't know if it was murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson or not, but I saw Taxi Driver again for the first time in years. Watching Robert De Niro's Travis Bickle, however, I was reminded more of 'lame duck' South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol and his declaration of martial law—an intensely straight line, in 
Most of us are aware of the deep problems in the current US pharmaceutical industry. Yet few may realize that today's issues stem from changes that occurred centuries ago. As I explain in The Apothecary's Wife: The Hidden History of Medicine and How it Became a Commodity, the current medication system was established between 1650 
Below is the short manifesto written by Luigi Mangione, the alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City last week. To our knowledge, no major news outlet has published this in full, found in his backpack when Mangione was captured in Altoona, Pennsylvania. We believe it's newsworthy enough to share here and 
NEW YORK—The death of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, and arrest of Luigi Mangione as a suspect in his killing is prompting anger against the greed-driven health care industry, which already devours one-sixth of the U.S. gross domestic product of goods and services. It's an industry that puts profits before patients, that reaps millions for …
The last nine years have been the warmest ever recorded in the Arctic Circle, and this year saw a number of new milestones in the region: It was the rainiest summer on record, and plant life bloomed across the tundra at a near-record pace. | As the Arctic reacts to the planet-warming gases that humans have pumped into the atmosphere, the region is swiftly transforming and entering what scientists call a "new regime." That's one of the findings of this year's Arctic Report Card, a document published by the U.S. government's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which shows how wildfires and thawing p…
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has today handed over cash prizes worth UGX 50 million to 5 lucky winners in the ongoing card usage campaign dubbed "UGX 200 million can change your story". The five winners used their debit or credit cards for at least five transactions in November to pay …
COMMENT | ANDREW GALLUCI | Amid the recent maelstrom of political news was an important development for the future of technology-enabled public money. During the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, the Bank for International Settlements revealed that it was withdrawing from the digital-asset and payments initiative Project mBridge. Conceived in 2022 as a clearinghouse for central-bank digital currencies, …
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is scheduled to begin a tour of the Middle East on Wednesday in a final attempt to reach a The American news site said Sullivan would visit Israel and mediator states Egypt and Qatar to continue discussing a deal that could see a cessation of hostilities in the Gaza Stri…
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The Law Society of Kenya has expressed to the Law Council for denying Martha Wangari Karua a temporary practicing certificate to represent Dr. Kiiza Besigye and Obeid Lutale before the General Court Martial. Kenya's former Justice Minister, Martha Wangari Karua had filed an application seeking to join a 50-member legal …
FIFA will confirm the hosts for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups on Wednesday, with Morocco, Spain, and Portugal planning to share hosting duties for 2030 and Saudi Arabia all but assured the 2034 tournament. The decisions, expected to be formalised during a virtual FIFA Congress, come as both bids remain uncontested. The 2030 edition, marking …
Editor's Note: Since winning re-election in November, President-elect Donald Trump has revived threats of high tariffs, targeting Canada and Mexico with a 25% levy. He, Republicans, and the right-wing media have mused that if Canada wants to avoid the tariffs, it should just become the U.S.' 51st state. Trump even resorted to publicly trolling and …
A week ago, Tuesday night, at 10: 25 PM on December 3, 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol unexpectedly appeared on television and declared martial law. That was the first time in 45 years of a modern country with a vibrant democracy and, it just sent a shock wave across the country and surprised the international community. | I have lived in Korea for the past 10 years where foreign residents have always been on the alert about what's to happen on the Korean peninsula where the two countries are technically at war and have constant tensions. A recent estimate indicates that over 2.5 million foreign nationa…
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Preparations are in high gear for the fourth edition of the annual Acholi Cultural Festival, one of the largest cultural get-togethers of the Acholi community to celebrate and showcase their diverse tradition. This year's festival organized by the Acholi Cultural Institution will be held at Kaunda playgrounds in Gulu City …
A Ugandan philanthropist dedicated to alleviating human suffering and promoting community wellbeing Dr. Steven Eric Keddy Zuluba has been nominated for the prestigious World Humanitarian Icon Award. The nomination places this remarkable individual alongside global icons like Warren Buffett, Oprah Winfrey, and Arnold Schwarzenegger and Kier Starmer, UK Prime Minister, highlighting his exceptional contribution to …
Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | The new Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) President Dr Andrew Akashaba and his team will be sworn in shortly in Kampala in a brief ceremony. Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries is expected to be chief guest at the handover occasion. Dr Akashaba, a veteran of Makerere University student politics, is …
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Environmentalists in Moroto District are calling for collective responsibility to preserve the environment from degradation. The rapid depletion of trees and the growing land degradation have raised significant concerns among environmentalists, who are now calling for immediate action to address the issue. Industrialization, urbanization, and human activities, especially in mining areas, …
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has donated UGX 300 million to support the National Catholic Youth Conference celebrations hosted by Hoima Catholic Diocese from December 10—15, 2024, at Our Lady of Lourdes Bujumbura Cathedral in Hoima City. The donation was handed over to the Bishop of Hoima Diocese, Vincent Kirabo, by …
Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Nebbi has started hearing 64 criminal cases. Among the cases are 27 for murder 18 for aggravated defilement, 8 for aggravated robbery, four for rape and two for trafficking in persons. The sessions will be presided over by Justice Dr Douglas Singiza at Nebbi Magistrates Court premises. According …
Single mother of five wins over Sh105 million Powerball Jackpot with the Uganda National Lottery Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lilian Nansoke, a single mother of five from Nakawuka, Wakiso District, has emerged as the winner of over sh105 million in the POWERBALL draw number 51, held on November 29, 2024. PowerBall still boasts …
Kotido, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rengen Seed Secondary School is set to be operational by the 2025 academic year, with construction works expected to be completed by the end of December 2024. This development was confirmed by Paul Bertrand Logole, the Kotido District Engineer, who stated that the construction works were now at 80 percent …
Naminsindwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The business community and road users in Naminsindwa District are excited following the completion of the Namikhomwa Bridge. For many years, locals in the area temporarily patched the bridge with wood logs and pieces of timber to facilitate trucks transporting goods across the two districts. According to Robert Mukelule, the …