Nicaraguan police arrest two more opposition contenders - Stabroek News

Wakanda News Details

Nicaraguan police arrest two more opposition contenders - Stabroek News

MANAGUA, (Reuters) - Nicaraguan police detained two pre-candidates for the presidency yesterday, raising the number of recent arrests of potential contenders to unseat longtime President Daniel Ortega to four.

The article Nicaraguan police arrest two more opposition contenders appeared first on Stabroek News.

Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper

You may also like

Violence breaks out as MDC Alliance activist sentenced

BY DESMOND CHINGARANDE VIOLENCE broke out at the Harare Magistrates Court yesterday after police beat up MDC Alliance supporters who were protesting against a 14-month sentence imposed on party executive Makomborero Haruziviishe for inciting public violence. The melee started when MDC Alliance

fave

Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Gambia: Court Fines Police D150,000 for Rights Violation

[The Point] Justice Aminata Saho-Ceesay of the Banjul High Court has on Monday fined the Gambia Police Force for unlawfully and unconstitutionally detaining one Adama Faal without a reasonable ground to do so.

fave

Source: allAfrica.com

Zimbabwe: Virus Infections Sinking Zimbabwe Onto Its Knees

[East African] Zimbabwe's health system is struggling to cope with a surge in Covid-19 cases with hospitals running out of beds for patients that need hospitalisation.

fave

Source: allAfrica.com

Covid-19: Ramaphosa weighs in on 'vaccine-apartheid' debate, says vaccines should be for public good | News24

President Cyril Ramaphosa has weighed in on the "vaccine-apartheid" debate saying vaccines should be viewed as a global public good and should be made available to all, not just the highest bidder.

fave

Source: https://www.news24.com

BCC under fire over $2m water levy

By NQOBANI NDLOVU HUMAN rights lobby groups have put Bulawayo City Council under scrutiny over US$2 million raised from a water levy development initiative, which they suspect was misappropriated. The Matabeleland Institute for Human Rights (MIHR) has since petitioned council to give a breakdown of

fave

Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

‘Zanu PF govt one of the worst in the world’ - NewsDay Zimbabwe

BY RICHARD MUPONDE THE United States has adjudged President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government as one of the worst administrations in terms of human rights violations in the world. This came out in a report titled 45th Annual Country Reports of Human Rights Practices 2020 released by US State

fave

Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

US forces to train Mozambique's marines to fight jihadist insurgency | Africanews

Armed groups known locally as al-Shabab have been sowing terror for more than three years in the strategic province of Cabo Delgado.

fave

Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa

Daughter-in-law of British billionaire charged in fatal shooting of top Belize cop - Face2Face Africa

Authorities in Belize have arrested and charged the wife of the son of a well-known British billionaire in the fatal shooting of a superintendent on the Caribbean nation’s police force. According to CNN, Jasmine Hartin, the wife of Andrew Ashcroft, was charged with manslaughter by negligence in the

fave

Source: Face2Face Africa - The Premier Pan-African Voice

Africa: Federal Council Stresses Africa's Importance and Adopts First Continent-Wide Strategy

[PR Newswire] Bern, Switzerland -- At its meeting on 13 January 2021 the Federal Council approved a strategy on Sub-Saharan Africa for the first time. The countries of North Africa are already covered by the MENA strategy adopted by the Federal Council on 14 October 2020. The new strategy

fave

Source: allAfrica.com

Response to winter storm shows lack of human rights in Texas – Florida Courier

The people of Texas suffer unnecessarily from bad weather because their state puts oligarchs first and does not recognize the human right to health and safety. Texas, the Lone Star state, was once a part of Mexico but broke away after that nation outlawed slavery. Such reactionary beginnings have

fave

Source: Florida Courier

Rustin, Bayard (1910-1987)

Bayard Rustin was one of the most important, and yet least known, Civil Rights advocates in the twentieth century. He was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania and raised by his maternal grandparents. His grandmother, Julia, was both a Quaker and an active member of the National Association for the

fave

Source: Black Past

Aug

24

1987

Tunisia - Police Arrest, Use Violence Against LGBTI Activists

[HRW] Beirut -- UN Experts Should Investigate

fave

Source: allAfrica.com

Rwanda: Covid-19 Response Didn't Trample Human Rights - Activists

[New Times] On the eve of the commemoration of the International Day of Human Rights, local activists commended government for ensuring people's rights are protected as they marshalled efforts to respond to the global pandemic, Covid-19.

fave

Source: allAfrica.com

MDC Alliance spokesperson Mahere arrested

BY SILENCE MUGADZAWETA MDC-A National Spokesperson Fadzai Mahere has been arrested. The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) confirmed her arrest adding that she has since been charged for violating Sec 31 of the Criminal Code. She is currently being held at Harare Central Police Station. In

fave

Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Harriet Tubman Day: March 10

Harriet Tubman escaped slavery to freedom and led more than 300 other slaves to their freedom, too. Harriet Tubman was acquainted with many of the social reformers and abolitionists of her time, and she spoke against slavery and for womens rights. Tubman died March

fave

Source: ThoughtCo

Zimbabwe: Stop Persecuting Journalists, Govt Told

[263Chat] Various media stakeholders have called on government to cease its systematic persecution of journalists while appealing against retrogressive laws enacted to curtail the operation of the media.

fave

Source: allAfrica.com

National Center for Civil and Human Rights Receives a $17 Million Grant from The Arthur M. Blank Foundation - Atlanta Tribune

By Diane Larche' The National Center for Civil and Human Rights (NCCHR) has embarked on a $50 million expansion campaign and $17 million of it will be courtesy of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. Mr. Blank, NCCHR President and CEO Jill Savitt and Chief Operating Officer Donald Byrd met

fave

Source: Atlanta Tribune

South Africa: Activist Appeals to Ramaphosa Over Western Sahara's 'Illegal Occupation and Oppression of the Saharawi People'

[Daily Maverick] On the eve of an extraordinary African Union meeting, Catherine Constantinides, board member of the Saharawi Commission for Human Rights and climate activist has written an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa, addressing him in his capacity as Chair of the African Union. She

fave

Source: allAfrica.com

Residents sue council over stands

BY GARIKAI MAFIRAKUREVA Over 240 Chiredzi residents have resorted to take their local authority to court over undelivered residential stands. The residents claimed they were made to pay US$2 300 each in 2014, but are yet to be allocated the stands after council collected a whooping US$552 000 from

fave

Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

More Latinas Are Choosing to Identify as Afro-Latina

When Aisha Cort walks into a convenience store with her rich brown skin and tiny dark locs, she knows she has the power to cause confusion by speaking

fave

Source: Oprah Magazine - Life and Career Advice, Beauty Tips, Wellness Trends

Mathieu, Gail Dennise (1951?- )

Gail Dennise Mathieu, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, was appointed United States Ambassador to Niger by President George W. Bush in 2002. She remained in Niamey, the capital until 2005. In 2007 President Bush appointed her United States Ambassador to Namibia. Between these

fave

Source: Black Past

Aug

19

2013

Zimbabwe: Food Self-Sufficiency Remains Elusive for Millions - Report

[New Zimbabwe] A study has shown that despite government's efforts to put in place several food and nutrition policies, setting up institutional frameworks to facilitate food and nutrition security, food self-sufficiency remains elusive for millions in Zimbabwe.

fave

Source: allAfrica.com

‘Don’t open border with SA’ Zim doctors fear impact of covid-19 variant – NewsDay Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Doctors for Human Rights (ZDHR) have advised the government not to open land borders with South Africa when it reviews the current lockdown. The end of the extended lockdown coincides with South Africa’s resolution to open its borders on February 15. A statement yesterday by South

fave

Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Namibia: Sex Workers, LGBTQI Political Party On the Cards

[Namibian] HUMAN rights activist Nicodemus 'Mama Africa' Aoxamub says a political party for sex workers and LGBTQI communities in the country is on the cards.

fave

Source: allAfrica.com

Robinson, Todd D. (1963- )

Todd D. Robinson is a career U.S. Foreign Service Officer, currently serving as U.S. Ambassador to Guatemala. Robinson, a Minister Counselor who speaks Spanish, Italian, and Albanian, has had a wide range of postings with the Foreign Service. Since his confirmation as Ambassador to Guatemala in

fave

Source: Black Past

Independent experts call for 'justice, accountability and reparation to victims' | New York Carib News

Recent intercommunal violence and deadly attacks in Darfur have prompted two independent UN human rights experts on Monday to urge the Government of Sudan to urgently implement strong measures to ensure the safety of civilians, including the internally displaced.

fave

Source: The New York Carib News

South Africa: In-Depth - Women Living With HIV, Still Waiting On Redress After 'Forced Sterilisations'

[spotlight] Nine months after the Commission on Gender Equality (CGE - a Chapter 9 institution) released a damning report with dozens of women living with HIV's testimonies about forced sterilisations allegedly performed on them in public health facilities, the Department of Health has now moved to

fave

Source: allAfrica.com

Protesting India farmers blockade highways for several hours - Black News Channel

By Associated Press Undefined NEW DELHI (AP) — Thousands of protesting Indian farmers blockaded highways across the country for several hours Saturday to press their demands for the repeal of new agricultural laws that have led to months of massive protests. The protesters used tractors, trucks and

fave

Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel

Kenya: Revealed - Killer Police Squad Has Blessings of Top Bosses

[Nation] Years back, the Kwekwe or Eagle police squad evoked fear among members of the Mungiki sect and other suspects of crime. There was no doubt about it; if you were in the police squad's list, you would surely be eliminated.

fave

Source: allAfrica.com

Residents, CSOs blast govt over COVID-19 handling

BY GARIKAI TUNHIRA Residents and civic society organisations (CSOs) criticised government at a COVID-19 response and preparedness consultative meeting held in Gweru on Friday, saying that it had failed to consider the plight of people living with disabilities in its interventions. The

fave

Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

More from Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper

COVID-19 cases rise to 113

US House of Representatives members call for return of Carter Center team

Guyana Goldfields receives unsolicited proposal from Canadian mining company

May-June rains here

Lethem COVID-19 case escapes, held in Brazil

Trinidad salon owner Jowelle De Souza defies business ban

Trinidad: Royal Castle bitter as KFC enjoys smooth restart

57 children among Jamaica’s 505 COVID-19 cases

Jamaican mom proud of history-making black valedictorian at Princeton University

Jamaica: Church leader rejects demand for worshippers to masks

Guyana Goldfields could lay off as many as 85% of employees - -in transition from open pit to underground mining

Region Nine reports first COVID-19 case - -total number at 109

Second string side out! - —No weakened side if England tour proceeds, says Skerritt

Day six: GECOM recounts 53 boxes - -timeline for discussion today

TT star Jamal Nicholas aims to go pro

Vryheid’s Lust woman stabbed to death by son-in-law

GECOM acknowledges that complaint was filed against Mingo declaration

Essequibo T20 Bash Cricket Committee donates hampers

COVID-19 testing site launched at Merriman Mall

Boxing association delivers on promise

Rupununi’s Deep South villages fear harder rainy season with COVID restrictions - -some residents call for exemption from curfew

King targets T20 World Cup - Batsman wants to display his talents on the global stage

Four Corentyne men on seven armed robbery charges

Civil Defence Commission issues flood warning

Player safety major consideration for CWI on England tour: Skerritt

GPSU disturbed by lack of action on low pay, poor conditions for nurses

Raina calls on BCCI to lift overseas T20 ban

Private sector writes GECOM about unfounded allegations made by party agents on elections

Making past PNC wrongs even more disgraceful now

New Zealand’s Super Rugby teams back in action from June

Two charged with attempted murder of Port Mourant vendor

Labourer chopped to death at Skull City

Brazil launches military operations to protect Amazon rainforest

Pique pessimistic about holding Davis Cup this year

A bold and inspiring column

Venezuelan opposition advisers resign after failed operation to oust Maduro

No arrest yet in murder of Brazilian dredge owner - -dead bandit had been wanted over killing of another gold miner

Exited power as a laughing stock

Olympic champion Van der Breggen to retire after Tokyo Games

Hosein: T&T will suffer worst GDP in 40 years after COVID

Banking and customer distancing

China calls up three foreign-born players for first time

Port Mourant man caught with narcotics on $200,000 bail

Delivering education amid COVID-19

Digicel’s US$1.7-b debt restructuring deal amounts to default, says Moody’s

Remove the fraudulent Region 4 declarations from GECOM’s website

No elite sport in England until at least June 1, says government

The Kerala Model

When the pandemic is over

Politikles

Cuisine Facts

Blackfacts BETA RELEASE 11.5.3
(Production Environment)