Muammar Gaddafi has been handed a “non-negotiable ultimatum” by Barack Obama to accept an immediate ceasefire, pull back from Libyan rebel strongholds and permit humanitarian assistance – or face the full onslaught of UN-endorsed air strikes.
This is an image from television taken early November 1984 of Birhan Weldu after arriving at a relief station in Mekele, Ethiopia Photo: AP
Television pictures of three-year-old Ethiopian Birhan Woldu’s emaciated face became the iconic image which moved the world to one of its greatest ever acts of charity.
This is an image from television taken early November 1984 of Birhan Weldu after arriving at a relief station in Mekele, Ethiopia Photo: AP
Television pictures of three-year-old Ethiopian Birhan Woldu’s emaciated face became the iconic image which moved the world to one of its greatest ever acts of charity.
The former rebel commander and top official in Eritrea once provided the United States with intelligence about Osama bin Laden and advocated the adoption of an American-style constitution for his fledgling African nation. He now works as a Washington parking lot attendant, biding his time until the U.S. government decides whether to deport him.
The former rebel commander and top official in Eritrea once provided the United States with intelligence about Osama bin Laden and advocated the adoption of an American-style constitution for his fledgling African nation. He now works as a Washington parking lot attendant, biding his time until the U.S. government decides whether to deport him.
Yes, the EU is financially capable of providing aid to a humanitarian disaster in Eritrea. However, when mechanisms of accountability are misplaced or ignored, the consequence is perpetuation of misery and waste of more resources. Transparency is non-existent in Eritrea and the EU might end up being held accountable for prolonging the suffering of the Eritrean people. The 122 million Euros in the pipeline for aid to Eritrea will eventually serve as a life-saver for the Government of Eritrea.
Yes, the EU is financially capable of providing aid to a humanitarian disaster in Eritrea. However, when mechanisms of accountability are misplaced or ignored, the consequence is perpetuation of misery and waste of more resources. Transparency is non-existent in Eritrea and the EU might end up being held accountable for prolonging the suffering of the Eritrean people. The 122 million Euros in the pipeline for aid to Eritrea will eventually serve as a life-saver for the Government of Eritrea.
Mugabe’s opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), whose leader Morgan Tsvangirai will face Mugabe in the presidential vote of June 27, has pledged to hand over Ethiopian former dictator Mengustu Hailemariam to Ethiopia for execution, Reuters reported.
Mugabe’s opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), whose leader Morgan Tsvangirai will face Mugabe in the presidential vote of June 27, has pledged to hand over Ethiopian former dictator Mengustu Hailemariam to Ethiopia for execution, Reuters reported.
Eritrea’s Repressive Rule Gets an Israeli Slap in the Face over Eritrean Refugee Repatriation Issues
With Eritrean refugees continuing to stream into Israel, the Ehud Olmert Administration has blamed the large influxes on the repressive policies of the Asmara government.
Eritrea’s Repressive Rule Gets an Israeli Slap in the Face over Eritrean Refugee Repatriation Issues
With Eritrean refugees continuing to stream into Israel, the Ehud Olmert Administration has blamed the large influxes on the repressive policies of the Asmara government.
ETHIOPIA – Convicted by high court, four journalists face prison sentences or, in two cases, death penalty
ETHIOPIA – Convicted by high court, four journalists face prison sentences or, in two cases, death penalty