By Sally Hayden An internal UN refugee agency investigation into allegations of corruption in its Sudan resettlement operations has determined that a staff member abused their power by soliciting bribes from refugees. UNHCR spokesperson Cécile Pouilly told The New Humanitarian in an email that the probe, which began early […]
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Netanyahu rejected Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar entering Israel
Israel has decided to bar United States congresswomen Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar from entering the country in a trip that was planned this weekend. This comes shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump said it would “show great weakness” to allow them in. Last month, Israeli Ambassador Ron Dermer said […]
Kiir declined regional initiatives to meet Machar in Ethiopia – opposition official
President Salva Kiir and former First Vice President, Dr Riek Machar (photo: file) August 14th 2019 (Nyamilepedia) – South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit turned down regional initiatives for a face-to-face meeting with opposition leader Dr. Riek Machar in Addis Ababa, a SPLM-IO official said on Wednesday. In late July, prominent opposition […]
German politicians and media, should finally understand that Eritrea has the right to upgrade its militarily
The Emiratis moved more warships with German technology into a port in Eritrea than previously known. Foreign Minister Heiko Maas (SPD) is downplaying the embargo breaks. Heiko Maas (SPD, l) speaks at a joint press conference in June 2019 with the United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan […]
Kagames business with the refugees
Rwanda’s treatment of refugees meets the demands of EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini. According to media reports, the government of Paul Kagame is ready to accept the now homeless Africans. Officials recently visited Niger, where nearly 1,000 immigrants are held in detention centers. The EU has examined resettlement options and […]