(2024-12-05). 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 (…) | – | /…
(2024-12-05). High stakes but low expectations ahead of Ghana's general election. peoplesdispatch.org As Ghana approaches the December 7, 2024, general elections, a mix of apathy, cautious optimism, and frustration is palpable. Voters will elect a new president, over 270 parliamentary representatives, and chart the course for a nation grappling with serious economic challenges. Nearly two million young people lack access to education, employment, or training, underscoring the depth of the crisis. | Despite being one of Africa's leading gold and cocoa producers, Ghana is contending with economic instability that has eroded public trust in its institutions. In 2022, the government sought a financial bailout from th…
(2024-12-05). Ivory Coast: Post-electoral crisis victims challenge Alassane Ouattara's amnesty law in ECOWAS Court. fidh.org
(2024-12-05). An interview with David Hemson — lessons from the South African liberation struggle. mronline.org 
ROAPE's Peter Dwyer interviews the South African socialist David Hemson. Hemson was a leading labour militant and trade unionist during the mass working class uprising and strikes in Durban in 1973. In this introduction to the videoed interviews, Peter Dwyer discusses working class politics and the struggle against apartheid in South Africa, a history often forgotten or marginalised in popular accounts.
(2024-12-05). Anti-Imperialism And The Tricontinental Vocation. popularresistance.org Radical economist Samir Amin understood well that revolutionary offensives against the imperialism of the triad (USA, EU, and Japan) will come from the tricontinental sphere of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The peripheries of the world-system are where the contradictions of capitalist-imperialism are the most heightened, and where the fissures can be exploited. According to Amin, we must analyze social struggles at three levels: the popular classes, nations, and states. This essay seeks to validate Amin's argument by highlighting the anti-imperialist victories in the tricontinental sphere, while also providing…
(2024-12-05). Delegation From Alliance Of Sahel States Visits Cuba. popularresistance.org From November 8 to 15, twelve people from the countries of the Sahel visited Cuba to meet with Cuban people who carry forward the revolutionary project, and learn about Cuba's socialist model and deep friendship with the peoples of Africa. The delegation sought to learn lessons from Cuba's decades-long revolution to help advance the new revolutions being constructed in the Sahel. | This was the first delegation of Africans traveling to Cuba from the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), a Pan-African anti-imperialist confederation consisting of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
(2024-12-05). Berlin Conference 140 Years Later. globalresearch.ca From November 15, 1884, until February 26, 1885, the Berlin West Africa Conference was held in Germany where numerous European states convened to carve up the continent based upon their own economic interests. | Commonly known as the Berlin Conference, the …
(2024-12-05). PLA hosts leaders of African navies. ecns.cn China's People's Liberation Army Navy convened naval leaders from 18 countries across the Gulf of Guinea region in Shanghai on Wednesday for the second seminar on the Gulf of Guinea maritime security situation.
(2024-12-05). Trump Takes Aim at BRICS (and the Global Economy). fpif.org 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 30 countries showing interest, BRICS is steadily challenging the traditional economic order. | Trump, in his signature style, announced on Truth Social that BRICS nations could face 100 percent tariffs should they dare to establish a unified currency or undermine the U.S. dollar. "The idea…
(2024-12-05). African countries set to promote investment and cooperation in energy sector. tvbrics.com 
The African Energy Week (AEW) was held in Cape Town…
(2024-12-05). Major research project to boost climate change resilience of Africa's cities. imperial.ac.uk
(2024-12-05). Africa's foreign policy must focus on continental needs. plusnews.ug 
Rather than seeking common African positions, prioritising Africa's development and peace can provide a foundation for meaningful global influence. The international order is being challenged by tensions between the global north or West and the emerging global south powers, particularly the BRICS+ group. In a divided world, major and middle powers from both sides are …
(2024-12-05). Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAS) announce 2024 finalists ahead of the Marketers Biggest Night on December 13th. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAS) have announced this year's finalists that will tussle for the gold standard of Marketing, at the fourth instalment of the UMEAS, slated for next Friday- December 13th, at the Kampala Serena Hotel. This year's UMEAS nominees were announced by Evolve Group Africa, the awards …
(2024-12-05). China: Experts discuss paths to bring peace and stability in Africa. icrc.org
(2024-12-05). Prisons in Africa need to be better managed in order to ensure decent conditions of detention. icrc.org
(2024-12-05). South Africa: The 23rd Southern Africa and Indian Ocean States Regional IHL Seminar. icrc.org spotlighting "the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions — strengthening humanity"
(2024-12-05). South Africa: Global Military Personnel Identification Conference. icrc.org Convening State armed forces to create "international guidelines for identifying military personnel and preventing them from going missing"
(2024-12-05). Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, Amnesty probe finds. newarab.com 
A new investigation carried out by the leading rights group Amnesty International has concluded that A report published by the group, entitled 'You Feel Like You Are Subhuman: Israel's Genocide Against Palestinians in Gaza', uses evidence compiled to document how Israel was committing grave atrocities in the besieged enclave…
(2024-12-05). Joint Syrian, Russian Strikes Kill Nearly 2,000 Terrorists in Northern Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Joint strikes carried out by the Syrian military and its Russian allies have eliminated nearly 2,000 foreign-backed Takfiri terrorists in northern Syria over the past week, sources say.
(2024-12-05). There's No Upside To Trump. popularresistance.org "Trump could surprise on the upside," writes Edward Luce, who claims to know "what Trump most cares about." Lacking intimate knowledge of the inner workings of the president-elect's personal thoughts, us non-pundits are relegated to looking at other indicators. | We can try to decipher Trump's abysmal cabinet picks. "If Trump has nominated second-tier establishment types for powerful positions that is partly because so many of the more accomplished practitioners have migrated to the Democrats," according to a London Review of Books commentator.
(2024-12-05). Which airlines have resumed flights to Lebanon. newarab.com 
Lebanon is set to welcome Caretaker Minister of Public Works and Transport Ali Hamieh announced on 4 December he had approved the resumption of airline operations to and from Beirut's internation…
(2024-12-05). There's No Upside to Trump. counterpunch.org 
"Trump could surprise on the upside," writes Edward Luce, who claims to know "what Trump most cares about." Lacking intimate knowledge of the inner workings of the president-elect's personal thoughts, us non-pundits are relegated to looking at other indicators. We can try to decipher Trump's abysmal cabinet picks. "If Trump has nominated second-tier establishment types
(2024-12-05). If Republicans Can Take My Rights Away Today, They'll Take Yours Tomorrow. otherwords.org Most days in my depraved, transsexual lifestyle start the same: I wake up at 5: 15 a.m. to pet my cat, have some coffee, and journal a little before I get out the door. | I bike down the street to a gym where I get to see a few friends and sweat a little before putting in my time at the office. After work, I do a few chores and relax for a while. Half the time I cook dinner, half the time my wife takes care of it. | Like you, I like to listen to music, play a game, or watch a show unless I make plans with friends. I try to write in my free time and then get to bed on time to do it all again. | It's a simple life,…
(2024-12-05). Mayo Clinic researchers develop new AI tools to reveal seizure hotspots, improve patient care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Mayo Clinic researchers have developed new artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools to pinpoint specific regions of the brain with seizure hotspots more quickly and accurately in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. Their study, published in Nature Communications Medicine, highlights the potential of AI to revolutionize epilepsy treatment by interpreting brain waves during electrode implantation surgery. This transformative approach could significantly reduce the time patients spend in the hospital, accelerating the identification and removal of seizure-generating…
(2024-12-05). Syrians fleeing war zones with "whatever they could carry" aljazeera.com Ahmed Bayram talks about the challenges civilians in Syria had to face in order to escape from the latest armed conflict…
(2024-12-05). Israel attacks north Gaza hospital for fifth time. electronicintifada.net Physician, chef caring for patients at Kamal Adwan hospital both killed in Israeli strikes.
(2024-12-05). Prisoners are setting themselves on fire to draw attention to abuses at a Virginia prison. peoplesdispatch.org 
A string of self-immolations at Red Onion State Prison has drawn attention to the violence of the system of mass incarceration…
(2024-12-05). UnitedHealthcare CEO gunned down on New York City street. wsws.org Brian Thompson, CEO of the insurance giant UnitedHealthcare, was murdered Wednesday morning as he was walking to the company's annual investor conference in New York City. The shooter is still at large.
(2024-12-05). UnitedHealthcare CEO gunned down on New York City street. wsws.org Brian Thompson CEO of the insurance giant UnitedHealthcare was murdered Wednesday morning as he was walking to the company's annual investor conference in New York City. The shooter is still at large.
(2024-12-05). Democracy Now! 2024-12-05 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 05, 2024; Chase Strangio, First Out Trans Lawyer to Argue at Supreme Court, on Landmark Trans Healthcare Case; "Surveilled": Ronan Farrow on the Spyware Technology the Trump Admin Could Use to Hack Your Phone | Headlines for December 05, 2024; Chase Strangio, First Out Trans Lawyer to Argue at Supreme Court, on Landmark Trans Healthcare Case; "Surveilled": Ronan Farrow on the Spyware Technology the Trump Admin Could Use to Hack Your Phone…
(2024-12-05). UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson killed: Who are the victim and suspect? aljazeera.com Brian Thompson was fatally shot in Midtown Manhattan, triggering a frantic manhunt.
(2024-12-05). Colombia's President Petro replaces finance minister embroiled in scandal. aljazeera.com Ricardo Bonilla is the second finance minister to depart Petro's government, which faces legislative hurdles and probes.
(2024-12-05). The Evils of Mass Deportation. counterpunch.org 
As America braces for the return of Donald Trump to the White House, the policies of his second administration will cause severe damage to the nation. Chief among them, of course, is Trump's promise to carry out a mass deportation of refugees and migrants who have arrived in the country over the last several years in pursuit
(2024-12-05). Bhopal Gas Tragedy: Forty Years of Struggle for Justice—Part 4. counterpunch.org 
May 12, 1986, Judge John F. Keenan of the southern district court of New York dismissed the complaint filed by the Union of India against Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) on April 8, 1985. The Order dismissing the complaint, which has been reproduced in Upendra Baxi (ed.), Inconvenient Forum and Convenient Catastrophe: The Bhopal Case, July 1986,
(2024-12-05). Integrated 'Join in Card' launched for expats. ecns.cn China recently issued its first integrated foreigner's work permit and social security card to provide more convenience for foreigners living in the country.
(2024-12-05). China's new remote-sensing satellite sent into space. ecns.cn A Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket carrying Haishao-1 satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 4, 2024.
(2024-12-05). Amid Gaza's devastation, hope and resilience still sprout. electronicintifada.net Separated from her husband since last year, one woman digs deep to find within her the strength to carry on for her three young children.
(2024-12-05). Red Sea ecosystem at risk after cargo ship sinks near El Quseir. newarab.com 
Efforts are underway in Egypt's El Quseir to contain an oil slick caused by the sinking of the cargo ship VSG Glory near the shore on 2 December. | The ship, en route from Yemen to Egypt's Port Tewfik, Greenpeace MENA reports the cargo included 4,000 metric tonnes of bran, 70 tonnes of fuel oil, and 50 tonnes of diesel. The incident caused a fuel spill, with some of the ship's 70-tonne oil reserv…
(2024-12-05). Iran unveils tourist card initiative to boost international travel. tvbrics.com 
The introduction of the tourist card is seen as a step towards greater convenience for international travellers…
(2024-12-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: A cardiologist's tips for a healthy heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Today's age of quick access to information, constant updates on medical advancements and health recommendations make it easy to get overwhelmed. But when it comes to maintaining a healthy heart, Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, has some important and simple tips he'd like to share with everyone. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-12-05). Home blood pressure monitoring benefits Dan Knapp. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images At 77, Dan Knapp prioritizes his health. "For the past twelve years, I've scheduled annual visits to monitor my conditions," says Knapp, a longtime patient at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. "It gives me peace of mind, knowing I'm doing everything I can to stay ahead of any potential issues." During these visits, Dan meets with his primary care team to discuss medication and lifestyle changes that may affect his well-being. The team…
(2024-12-05). Mayo researchers develop AI-enhanced strategy to personalize medication alerts. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Jean Marrero-Polanco (left ) and Caroline Grant (right) collaborate on concepts for their study. Courtesy of Marrero-Polanco and Grant. Electronic health records are increasingly including technology-aided predictions of how patients may respond to specific medications, known as pharmacogenomic alerts. Two Mayo Clinic Ph.D. candidates are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to make these alerts more actionable and less intrusive for clinicians, who can suffer from alert overload. In a new study, Ph.D….
(2024-12-05). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Cardiac arrest vs. heart attacks: Who is at risk? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What is the difference between sudden cardiac arrest and a heart attack? Who is at risk for both, and what safety measures can we take? ANSWER: Sudden cardiac arrest may occur in various conditions when someone, while active (playing basketball or walking with friends), collapses and passes out. Their blood pressure drops, and often their heart stops. This may be caused by a lethal arrhythmia, which is when the heart beats abnormally and does…
(2024-12-05). Grateful heart still ticking 65 years after repair. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Andree Jacob at the beach Celebrating advancements of cardiac care Sixty-five years after her open-heart surgery — a procedure that was pioneered in the U.S. just years before she needed it — Andree Jacob's heart is still ticking strong. She is a living testament to the importance of medical innovation and the lifetime of gratitude that comes with it. When Andree, 72, from the Canadian province of Quebec, was a child, her mother noticed she…
(2024-12-05). Opening Statement by Dr Gilles Carbonnier, Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) At the event commemorating 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org Warsaw, 11 October 2024…
(2024-12-05). 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…
(2024-12-05). Syrian Army Redeploys Outside Hama, Inflicts Losses Upon Terrorists. english.almanar.com.lb Units of the Syrian Army have redeployed on Thursday outside the central Syrian city of Hama after fierce battles against terrorists of Hayaat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS). The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) quoted the General Command of the Army and Armed Forces as saying that the army units withdrew to positions outside the central Syrian …
(2024-12-05). Palestinian forces defend Syrian gov't against terrorism. workers.org The Central Media of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine put out the following statement on Nov. 30, 2024. The Democratic Front condemns the terrorist aggression on northern Syria and calls for an end to interference in internal Syrian affairs. The Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine . . . |
(2024-12-05). International Criminal Court arrest warrants: France is lying about Benjamin Netanyahu's immunity. fidh.org
(2024-12-05). Georgia: Law enforcement officers must be held accountable for the unlawful use of force against protesters. fidh.org
(2024-12-05). The South Korean coup attempt and the global attack on democratic rights. wsws.org The attempted military coup is a warning, not only to workers in South Korea but internationally, that the ruling classes around the world are being driven to dictatorial methods to impose their agenda of war and austerity.
(2024-12-05). Oppose the attacks on the democratic rights of students at George Mason University! Mobilize the working class in defense of democratic rights! wsws.org Two club officers of the Students for Justice in Palestine were barred from campus and the club has had its activities halted for petty reasons.
(2024-12-05). How South Korea and Georgia could accelerate Israel's democratic collapse. haaretz.com Despite their very different circumstances, there are similarities in the authoritarian 'wave' threatening all three societies. This is why, together with the imminent Trump presidency, South Korea and Georgia could galvanize Israel's democratic decline…
(2024-12-05). South Korean president faces impeachment after martial law. newarab.com 
South Korean lawmakers submitted a bill on Wednesday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol The surprise declaration of martial law in the major US ally late on Tuesday caused a standoff with parliament, which rejected Yoon's attempt to ban political activity and censor the media, as armed troops forced their way into the National Assembly building in Seoul. | The main opposition Democratic…
(2024-12-05). Iran urges diplomatic efforts to counter 'serious' threat of terrorism. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister says the resurgence of terrorism in Syria poses a serious threat to regional peace, stability and security.
(2024-12-05). Iran, Egypt Voice Support for Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign ministers of Iran and Egypt expressed the two countries' support for the territorial integrity of Syria.
(2024-12-05). A blow to the Astana. uwidata.com The following article appeared as an editorial statement in Egypt's leading newspaper Al Ahram. It appears in the context of the Arab Republic of Egypt declaring its support for the Arab Republic of Syria under President Bashar Al Assad's presidency. On Wednesday nicht, the foreign ministers of Egypt and Iran, two countries yet to establish …
(2024-12-05). Israeli President Herzog discusses hostage deal with Elon Musk at request of hostages' families. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Former Shin Bet chief: Netanyahu asked to eavesdrop on confidant of secret project; Qatar resumes mediation between Israel and Hamas on Egyptian proposal ‚ñ GAZA: 39 killed in Gaza in last 24 hours, Gaza Health Ministry says ‚ñ LEBANON: 4,047 people killed, in Lebanon since war started, health ministry says; Report: Israel strikes in southern Lebanon close to Litani River…
(2024-12-05). FM Sa'ar to Secretary of State Blinken: 'Israel is serious' about hostage deal. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Former Shin Bet chief: Netanyahu asked to eavesdrop on confidant of secret project; Qatar resumes mediation between Israel and Hamas on Egyptian proposal ‚ñ GAZA: Qatar to resume Israel-Hamas mediation ‚ñ LEBANON: 4,047 people killed, in Lebanon since war started, health ministry says; Report: Israel strikes in southern Lebanon close to Litani River…
(2024-12-05). Israel, Hamas mull Egyptian proposal for hostage deal as Qatar returns as mediator. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Shin Bet and army retrieve body of hostage killed in captivity; IDF releases findings of investigation into death of six hostages; Israel's AG, president call for state inquiry ‚ñ GAZA: 20 killed, dozens wounded in Israeli strike, Gaza-based authorities say ‚ñ LEBANON: 4,047 people killed, 16,638 wounded in Lebanon since war started, health ministry says…
(2024-12-05). A blow to the Astana. unitedworldint.com Defending the nation state and its institutions, which protect the integrity and unity of the countries in the region, has been a cornerstone of Egypt's foreign policy over the past 10 years, explains Egypt's leading newspaper Al Ahram. The following article appeared as an editorial statement in Egypt's leading newspaper Al Ahram. It appears in …
(2024-12-05). Egypt: Al-Azhar University and ICRC explore similarities between International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Sharia. icrc.org
(2024-12-05). Weapon contamination in Ethiopia wrecks limbs and dreams. aljazeera.com Unexploded ordnance in Tigray continues to pose a serious threat to children, who are often the most affected.
(2024-12-05). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
Paul Anthony Taylor, November 29, 2024 | Mike Whitney, November 28, 2024…
(2024-12-05). Sri Lanka: Reading the General Election 2024. cadtm.org
(2024-12-05). France's Macron Calls for Unified Approach to Middle East Peace, Rejects Normalization with Assad. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-05). Oregon Prison Limits Solitary to 90 Days. This BLM Protester Has Been in the Hole for 250. theintercept.com 
The man who received the harshest federal sentence in connection with 2020 protests against police brutality has been in solitary confinement for more than 250 days. Last Friday, Malik Muhammad ended a nine-day hunger strike undertaken in protest of his solitary confinement at Oregon State Penitentiary. | At the height of Black Lives Matter protests in 2020, Muhammad, a disabled Army combat veteran diagnosed with
(2024-12-05). Mauritius: Conveying meaningful IHL messages through vivid murals. icrc.org
(2024-12-05). Cyprus buys Israeli-made advanced Barak-MX air defense system. haaretz.com The system, made by Israel's IAI, which can intercept aircraft, UAVs, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles, has also been sold to India, Azerbaijan, and Morocco. Reuters reports that the system has already been delivered…
(2024-12-05). Rising to the Challenge: Morocco's short-statured football team. aljazeera.com The inspirational story of the Moroccan football team that raises awareness of dwarfism through sport.
(2024-12-05). Xi extends congratulations to Namibian president-elect. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday sent a congratulatory message to Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on her election as president of Namibia.
(2024-12-05). Nigeria Airstrike Victims Need Justice. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Nigerian Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, center, with other community leaders at the grave side where victims of an army drone attack were buried in Tudun Biri village, Nigeria, December 5, 2023. | © 2023 AP Photo Kehinde Gbenga…
(2024-12-05). Niger Resists in the Crosshairs of Sanctions and Climate Catastrophe. pressenza.com In the aftermath of the devastation left behind in the wake of unprecedented floods, Nigeriens are rebuilding their livelihoods and economy with the help of several relief measures instituted by the government to drastically cut prices of essential commodities and services. | By Pavan Kulkarni | The Sahel-wide flooding between June and October of 2024 has exacted a particularly high toll on the people of Niger, destroying crops, cattle, houses, and infrastructure in one of the world's poorest countries. The country's economy had already been strangled by seven-month-long sanctions. | By late September, at least 3…
(2024-12-05). Film Crew Stopped and Questioned in Autonomous Republic of Uzbekistan. hrw.org On December 1, police in Karakalpakstan, the autonomous republic of western Uzbekistan, briefly detained Russian blogger and film maker Aleksei Pivovarov, three members of his film crew, and their fixer, Feride Makhsetova, a local journalist at the independent news agency Hook Report. The group was escorted to the Nukus City Police station, where police questioned the group, confiscated their flash drives, and deleted their recordings. | Click to expand Image | Aleksei Privovarov speaks to the camera in Nukus, Karakalpakstan, December 1, 2024. | © 2024 Private…
(2024-12-05). Northern Marianas leaders meet Taiwan President Lai Ching-te in Guam. asiapacificreport.nz By Mark Rabago, RNZ Pacific Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas correspondent Northern Marianas Governor Arnold Palacios and Senator Celina Babauta have travelled to Guam to attend a luncheon with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te. Taiwan is officially known as the Republic of China (Taiwan). China claims Taiwan as its own territory, with no right to state-to-state…
(2024-12-05). Insights | Farce of martial law fuels vicious cycle in South Korea's politics: expert. ecns.cn The tactic of declaring martial law reeks of desperation of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, Joseph Gregory Mahoney, a professor of politics and international relations at East China Normal University, candidly stated in an interview with China News Network.
(2024-12-05). South Korea's defence minister resigns over martial law crisis. aljazeera.com Defence minister's resignation follows brief martial law declaration and as Russia-North Korea pact comes into force.
(2024-12-05). Settlers Attack Huwwara and Beit Furik, Burn Homes and Vehicles. imemc.org 
Illegal Israeli colonizers burned Palestinian-owned homes and vehicles in the towns of Beit Furik and Huwwara, southeast and south of Nablus, on Wednesday morning. Media sources said that Israeli settlers set fire to a citizen's under-construction house, a commercial shop, and two vehicles in the town of Beit Furik, southeast of Nablus. Sources added that …
(2024-12-05). Famed romance writer devoted to love, ends her life at 86. ecns.cn Renowned Chinese romance writer Chiung Yao (pend name) ended her life at the age of 86 in Southeast China's Taiwan on Wednesday, concluding a life dedicated to love and literature.
(2024-12-05). Richard Tice condemned for defending Reform MP who kicked girlfriend. leftfootforward.org Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice has been condemned after he appeared to question court records that detailed how another Reform MP assaulted a former partner. | James McMurdock was jailed 18 years ago for repeatedly kicking his then girlfriend. The shocking revelations were made by the Times newspaper. | McMurdock, who was previously an investment banker, joined Reform this year and agreed to be a paper candidate for the party in South Basildon and East Thurrock, a seat he ended up winning after defeating Tory candidate Stephen Metcalfe by just 98 votes. He had not publicly disclosed the conviction before…
(2024-12-05). Israel's buffer zone, created by bombing Lebanon with white phosphorous. aljazeera.com Israel hit southern Lebanon 191 times with white phosphorus, is that tied to its dreams of a buffer zone?>
(2024-12-05). Maariv: While those affected by the war throughout 'Israel' are waiting for compensation, Hezbollah is implementing a quick and effective plan to restore homes that were destroyed and damaged in the villages of southern Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-05). South Korean President declares martial law, sparking protest. mronline.org 
In his announcement declaring martial law, President Yoon Suk Yeol stated that he seeks to eradicate "shameless pro-North Korean anti-state forces".
(2024-12-05). South Korea's Six-Hour Martial Law. popularresistance.org South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared martial law, suspended the South Korean legislature and banned elected representatives from accessing the National Assembly building using massive police presence. | And then six hours later he rescinded the order. | President Yoon had declared in a public address to the Korean people that the move was to protect a "liberal South Korea from the threats posed by North Korea's communist forces and to eliminate anti-state elements."
(2024-12-05). Southern Workers Prepare For An Uphill Battle Under Trump. popularresistance.org The hours were long and the pay painfully little. But Naomi Harris kept her head down, pushed on, telling herself she had few options. | She worked the first and sometimes the late-night shift at a Waffle House, in Columbia, S.C., sometimes putting in 17 hours. Exhausted by the sweltering heat and long hours in the restaurant, she often went home with a powerful headache. | In July of last year, she felt she had to speak up. It was the morning rush, and she was the only server. The temperature was in the mid-90s. The air conditioning was out‚Äâ—‚Äâas it had been for a while…
(2024-12-05). Support Koreans against Yoon! workers.org 
Nudutdol demonstrates at South Korean Consulate, New York City, Dec. 4, 2024. The labor unions and mass organizations of the people of South Korea deserve the support of everyone who wants to struggle against war and dictatorship. They are fighting at this time — Dec. 4, 2024 — to rid . . . |
(2024-12-05). South Korea's Yoon focus of police 'treason' probe over martial law chaos. aljazeera.com Complaints submitted with police accuse the president and other officials of 'treason' for declaring martial law.
(2024-12-05). Who takes over if South Korea's President Yoon is removed? aljazeera.com If Yoon gets impeached or steps down after martial law saga, PM Han Duck-soo will step in as interim president.
(2024-12-05). South Korea's economy rattled by martial law decree. aljazeera.com South Korean president's bid to erase 'Korea discount' sputters after martial law declaration unnerves markets.
(2024-12-05). Alliance for the Wild Rockies Challenges BLM Plan to Gut the Garnet Mountain Range. counterpunch.org 
The Garnet Mountains lie between the Blackfoot and Clark Fork Rivers, stretching from Bonner to east of Drummond, Montana. They are south of the Bob Marshall and Scapegoat Wilderness areas and provide critical habitat to bull trout, grizzly bears, wolverines, and lynx, all of which are on the Endangered Species List. Yet, the Bureau of Land
(2024-12-05). Temblors Rattle Southwestern Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Several earthquakes, the biggest of which measured 5.6 on the Richter scale, struck Iran's southwestern province of Khuzestan on Thursday, December 5.
(2024-12-05). Park in Southwest China revives scene of exotic planet. ecns.cn Known as the "Bermuda Triangle of Chinese Geology," Moshi Park has gained popularity with its unparalleled geologic formations of mylonitic rocks. Spanning 4.8 square kilometers at an altitude of about 3,500 meters, the park brings visitors into the world of an "exotic planet."
(2024-12-05). Koreans Rise Up Against Martial Law: U.S. Ally Set Back By Mass People's Movement. youtube.com 
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday, and South Koreans are demanding his impeachment. The US has maintained a close relationship with Yoon and plays a dominating role on the Korean peninsula. Brian and Jamie Tyberg, an organizer with Nodutdol, break through the lies about Korea, discuss the current unfolding situation, …
(2024-12-05). How Sudan's civil war is unfolding. aljazeera.com What's driving Sudan's conflict, casualties, and displacement crisis?>
(2024-12-05). Sudan: Community kitchens bring vital food relief to thousands in North Darfur as humanitarian conditions worsen. icrc.org
(2024-12-05). Tanzania's President Takes on Forced Evictions of Maasai Community. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A man herds his cattle to graze and find water in Ngorongoro district, Arusha region, Tanzania, on October 25, 2019. | © 2019 Nichole Sobecki / VII / Redux | On December 1, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced the establishment of two committees to address land disputes in the country's northern Ngorongoro district, renowned for its wildlife. The first will investigate complaints made by residents; the second will examine the government's "voluntary" relocations of residents from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Msomera village in Handeni, Tanga Region, more than 6…
(2024-12-05). 139 arrested in Christmas operations. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police and the military have arrested 139 suspected criminals in joint operations intended to ensure peace during the Christmas and New Year's Day festivities. The fresh operations targeted criminals terrorizing residents majorly in densely populated municipalities of Nansana, Mukono and Kira. In Kira municipality, 38 suspected thugs have been arrested …
(2024-12-05). Chil Group partners Reckitt to boost school hygiene. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Chil Group, a health and hygiene innovator, has partnered with Reckitt, the company behind Dettol, Harpic, and JIK, to transform hygiene practices in schools through the Dettol Hygiene Quest Program. Launched in 2023 with Reckitt's support through its WINFUND initiative, the partnership aims to reach 1,500 Ugandan schools in its …
(2024-12-05). Tempers flare in court as Ssemakadde is accused of insulting DPP. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tempers flared before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court on Wednesday in a case in which Uganda Law Society-ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde is accused of insulting the modesty of a woman. The complaint filed by lawyers Joshua Byamazima and Tony Tumukunde arose from the alleged insults hurled against the Director …
(2024-12-05). Ugandan companies asked to join exploration for oil. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The cumulative investments in the oil and gas sector stood at over 7.5 billion dollars by the end on 2023 says the Petroleum Authority of Uganda. Peninah Aheebwa , the Director Economic and National Content Monitoring at the Petroleum Authority Uganda (PAU) reveals that as 2024 comes to the end, …
(2024-12-05). TVET Bill merges assessment bodies. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has approved a sweeping overhaul of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector by passing the much-anticipated TVET Bill. The legislation, which now awaits presidential assent, promises to streamline the coordination, regulation, and promotion of TVET in the country. The bill passed on Tuesday after a heated …
(2024-12-05). Schools not yet safe despite policies to keep girls in school. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Experts attending the National Girls Summit have expressed concern that despite the push for affirmative action and policies to ensure girls stay in school, many still don't offer basics to ensure girls stay. Joseph Sewungu Gozanga a teacher and Member of Parliament says many schools don't have spaces where girls …
(2024-12-05). Court orders prisons to produce Besigye on charges of inciting violence. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has issued a production warrant directing Uganda Prisons Services to produce Retired Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye for the continuation of his trial on charges of inciting violence. The warrant was issued on Thursday by Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Winnie Nankya Jatiko following a …
(2024-12-05). FIDA Uganda calls on government to expedite the National Legal Aid Bill. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Association of Women Lawyers (FIDA Uganda) urged the government to fast-track the passing of the National Legal Aid Bill, a critical piece of legislation designed to enhance access to justice for vulnerable populations. The bill seeks to regulate legal aid service providers and ensure free legal services for …
(2024-12-05). Nakasongola in darkness after vandalism of electricity wires worth shs20 million. independent.co.ug 
Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Nakasongola are hunting for unknown people who vandalized electricity poles of high voltage networks leaving the area in darkness. The incident occurred on Tuesday at around 11 pm at Lubenge Swamp in Kakooge town, Nakasongola district. Sam Twineamazima, the Savannah Regional Police Spokesperson explains that unknown people …
WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA | Xinhua | Namibia made history on Tuesday by electing the country's first female president, 72-year-old Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah from the ruling South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) party. The announcement marks a significant milestone in Namibia's 2024 presidential and National Assembly elections. The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua declared the …
Nakaseke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) have flagged off over 500 soldiers for deployment under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). ATMIS, which replaced the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in April 2022, is part of ongoing efforts to stabilize Somalia and assist the government in taking full …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Director General of the External Security Organization (ESO), David Bwangamoe Pulkol says countries in East Africa not to restrict their citizens from interacting socially and economically. Pulkol, the Executive Director of the Africa Leadership Institute, interaction among the citizens of the regional economic bloc can help them to appreciate the core …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | Hapag-Lloyd has opened its new office in the city of Kampala, the capital of Uganda. Strategically situated, Uganda provides excellent connections to five neighboring countries in East and Central Africa. "With a population of around 50 million, the country has become an attractive market on the African continent. The …
The project's strategic location in Kisumu, at the heart of the Great Lakes Region gives it access to markets in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, DR Congo, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan Kisumu, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa's multi-lateral lender, African Export-Import Bank and Kenya-based Med Aditus Pharmaceutical Kenya Limited (Med Aditus) have signed a project preparation …
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda said on Tuesday that it registered another three mpox deaths, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed fatalities to four in the East African country. Henry Kyobe Bosa, incident commander at Uganda's Ministry of Health, told Xinhua over the phone that two deaths were recorded at Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital, …
Soon after the disaster, several concerned lawyers arrived in Bhopal to provide legal assistance to the gas victims. Many 'ambulance chasers' also swooped down on the city in that guise, motivated by greed rather than compassion. Following the filing of many lawsuits against the Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) by victims of the disaster through private 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | After four decades of flying various aircraft, from military jets to commercial airliners, Capt. Peter (Pete) Thomas has retired from his aviation career. He marked the end of his illustrious journey with Uganda Airlines Flight UR445, flying from Dubai to Entebbe as Pilot-in-Command. Capt. Thomas' final flight on November 30, …
Il presidente eletto degli Stati Uniti creerà ulteriori attriti tra le parti, in particolare su questioni militari e fiscali. | Segue nostro Le pressioni dell'amministrazione statunitense sui Paesi europei affinché aumentino le spese per la difesa dovrebbero intensificarsi sotto Trump. Sotto la guida di Joe Biden, il governo statunitense ha assunto una posizione più assertiva sulle questioni di "sicurezza internazionale" e ha ampliato la…
This article was posted on the Bronx Anti-War Coalition website on Nov. 28, 2024. Syria has become the central target of a coordinated U.S./Zionist-backed offensive, because it plays a crucial role in the Resistance against U.S. and "israeli" dominance in the region. The offensive, led by terrorist proxies supported by . . . | 
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Reversing an earlier ruling that found too much time had passed since the alleged wrongdoing, the Brussels appeals court said the women, born in Belgian-ruled Congo and now in their 70s, were abducted in "an inhumane act of persecution". | The conduct of colonial Belgium constituted a crime aga…
BERLIN—Christian Lindner, head of the small pro-business Free Democratic Party (FDP) and a top member of the governing trio of Social Democrats, Greens and his party, finally succeeded in forcing Olaf Scholz, head Social Democrat (SPD) and chancellor, to dump him and his party, leaving only the Greens as partner. Why on earth did Lindner — …
Each month, we share the stories of World BEYOND War volunteers around the world. Want to volunteer with World BEYOND War? Email . | Location: : | The Gambia | How did you get involved with anti-war activism and World BEYOND War (WBW)?: | I joined WBW through participating in the organization's 20-hour 
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol visits the Navy Special Warfare Flotilla in Jinhae, Gyeongsangnam-do Province, on March 10, 2023. (Republic of Korea, Flickr, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) By Kiji Noh / Consortium News South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared martial law, suspended the South Korean legislature and banned elected representatives from accessing the National …
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment after opposition parties in the country's National Assembly introduced a motion to force him from office for his shocking declaration of martial law. The conservative Yoon made his announcement in a televised briefing Tuesday evening, accusing the liberal opposition of undermining the state and possibly colluding with North Korea. Thousands of Koreans massed at the parliament to oppose the move as lawmakers rushed inside to vote unanimously to overturn Yoon's declaration, which he rescinded just hours later. Yoon's ouster is now all but cert…
"Stop sending military arms to Israel! Stop the genocide in our name!" exclaimed Joan Simon, the coordinator of the San Jose Peace and Justice Center, as she spoke before a crowd on Oct. 6 in front of City Hall. Simon and other South Bay community members have been fighting for over a year for a …
Brokered by the US and France, the From the agreement's implementation on 27 November until 25 January 2025, there will be a 60-day period for Israeli military forces to leave southern Lebanon. | Hezbollah agreed to transfer its arms north of the Litani River and the 
Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced that diplomatic contacts were "ongoing and intensified" to stop Mikati said that the Lebanese army was expanding deployment in south Lebanon, where Israeli forces were still occupying border areas. | He added that the Lebanese army had begun a…
Workers World received this appeal from Nodutdol calling for a demonstration at the ROK (South Korean) Consulate in New York City at 57th Street and Park Avenue, Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. Join us this Wednesday as we mobilize against the martial law declared by South Korean president Yoon . . . | 
The Lowndes, commander of the South Litani Sector, is a senior military figure with "significant experience" coordinating security and stability efforts with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the source said, adding that he wou…
"To safeguard a liberal South Korea from the threats posed by North Korea's communist forces and to eliminate anti-state elements… I hereby declare emergency martial law," Yoon said in a live televised address to the nation. | It wasn't immediately clear how the steps would affect the country's governance and democracy. | Yoon — whose approval ra…
KITGUM, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Kitgum Branch faces a significant challenge in recovering UGX 700 million in unpaid water bills accumulated over the past five years. Tonny Ojom, the Technical Supervisor at NWSC Kitgum Branch, revealed that despite numerous strategies aimed at encouraging customers to settle their …
Uganda and Türkiye are bolstering their defence cooperation, with a focus on military equipment, training, and technology transfer. This growing partnership was reaffirmed during the 4th Uganda-Türkiye Defence Industries Cooperation meeting, held at the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) headquarters in Kampala today. Lt Gen James Mugira, Managing Director of NEC, emphasized the significance of the …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Teams from CoCreate Advertising were outstanding in the just concluded Young Silverback Competition, with Team Mind Craft (Jeremiah Muwanguzi and Benjamin Muwanguzi) and Team Routz (Catherine Kemigisha and Daniel Atuhairwe) emerging victorious in the Design and Film categories, respectively. The Young Silverback Competition, an extension of the prestigious Silverback Awards, …
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The multi-billion shillings Karuma-Gulu water project construction works kicked off in August 2022 with joint funding from the government of Uganda and Kfw and a loan from the World Bank. The project work involved the establishment of a water treatment plant at Nora village, the construction of water reservoirs, and …
Award won for pioneering fruit preservation technology; Innovative nanotechnology solution helps reduce food loss, supports farmers, and promotes sustainable agriculture Rome | THE INDEPENDENT | Freza Nanotech Limited, a startup from Uganda, has won the 2024 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Innovation Award for developing a groundbreaking nanotechnology-based solution that extends the shelf life of …
COMMENT | Samson Tinka | Cash in transit, commonly known as CIT, is a service offered by major private security companies (PSOs) in Uganda. This service involves security companies entering into commercial long or short agreements with either banks and other big trading companies that may need to move money from one point to another. CIT …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Owners of Private schools and institutions have once again called on the government to address the challenges they face in delivering education. However, they remain firm in their opposition to any regulation on school fees. Under the National Private Education Institutions Association (NAPEIA), private school owners have highlighted the …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's retirement benefits sector is now worth sh25.40 Trillion, an 18.6% increment from UGX21.4 trillion in 2023. According to the latest figures by the Uganda Retirement Benefit regulatory Authority (URBRA), the sector's contribution to the national GDP has grown to 12.2%, up from 10% in 2023 . The Annual …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Law Society-ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde has filed an application before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court seeking the dismissal of charges of insulting the modesty of a woman levied against him by two lawyers Joshua Byamazima and Tony Tumukunde. On November, 22nd 2024, Byamazima and Tumukunde filed a …
However, stakeholders emphasize the need to tackle challenges in taxation, technology, and skills development to unlock the sector's full potential Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda's oil and gas industry is reshaping the nation's economy, presenting unparalleled opportunities for local businesses and individuals. However, stakeholders emphasize the need to tackle challenges in taxation, technology, and …
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Patricia Akankwatsa | As Uganda continues its relentless fight against malaria, the 2024 Malaria Indicator Survey (MIS) is an important step toward achieving a malaria-free future. By collecting accurate and timely data, health officials aim to understand the prevalence of malaria better, identify high-risk areas, and refine prevention and treatment strategies. The MIS …