Covid vaccine terrorism: US weaponised fear, shame and classification systems to silence wellness educators, doctors, scientists and parents

Covid vaccine terrorism: US weaponised fear, shame and classification systems to silence wellness educators, doctors, scientists and parents

According to the 2021 report, “the controversy surrounding vaccination mandates for school-age children, employees facing termination for lack of compliance, or perceptions of unfair healthcare treatment for the unvaccinated might trigger increased violence by DVEs.

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Rwanda-backed rebels committed possible war crimes in eastern Congo, rights group says

Rwanda-backed rebels committed possible war crimes in eastern Congo, rights group says

Amnesty International said that between February and April, it interviewed 18 civilians who had been detained by M23 in Goma and Bukavu, after they were accused of supporting the Congolese army or government. The former detainees said the rebels produced no evidence of these accusations and several weren’t informed of the reasons for their detention.

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Western Kenya dumping sugarcane farming for coffee as minister vouches for higher farmer incomes

Western Kenya dumping sugarcane farming for coffee as minister vouches for higher farmer incomes

Speaking at a farmers’ awareness forum at Ebukanga Polytechnic in Vihiga, Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya announced the distribution of free coffee seedlings to boost production. Oparanya noted that annual production in the country has declined to just 51,900 tonnes, down from 200,000 tonnes 25 years ago.

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Israeli strikes kill 30 in Gaza, among them a rescue service official and local journalist

Israeli strikes kill 30 in Gaza, among them a rescue service official and local journalist

Israel’s military said in a statement that chief of staff Eyal Zamir visited troops in Khan Younis on Sunday, telling them that “this is not an endless war” and that Hamas has lost most of its assets, including its command and control.

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How dictators legitimise themselves: Time will tell if Museveni and Gen Muhoozi will free themselves from Uganda

How dictators legitimise themselves: Time will tell if Museveni and Gen Muhoozi will free themselves from Uganda

Today, Muhoozi-Kainerugaba is a general and chief of defence forces (CDF) in which capacity he has a lot of powers, previously exercised by President Museveni, such as promoting military leaders, and can do anything under the sun. For example, during the by-election in Kawempe North, he admitted that he was the one who dispatched the paramilitary group called JATT, which reined a lot of havoc.

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‘You are on your own’ is new US defence, foreign policy message as it cuts military presence in Africa

‘You are on your own’ is new US defence, foreign policy message as it cuts military presence in Africa

In an interview a year ago, Langley emphasised what US military officials have long called a “whole of government approach” to countering insurgency. Even amid setbacks, he defended the US approach and said force alone couldn’t stabilise weak states and protect US interests against the risk of violence spilling out.

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South Sudan peace crumbles as world’s youngest nation prepares for another round of bloody war

South Sudan peace crumbles as world’s youngest nation prepares for another round of bloody war

Speaking to reporters, civilians in both South Sudan and Ethiopia alleged the national army – currently backed by Ugandan forces – has used incendiary weapons in attacks and described dire conditions in displacement camps.

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Police in Kisumu nab crime lords in an operation to stamp out gangs that terrorise traders at Kibuye Market

Police in Kisumu nab crime lords in an operation to stamp out gangs that terrorise traders at Kibuye Market

Police believe the gang has hampered Kisumu County Government’s efforts to manage public amenities at the market, particularly public toilets, adversely affecting maintenance and revenue collection.

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Lawyer for convicted narcotics king El Chapo in race for appointment to be federal judge in Mexico

Lawyer for convicted narcotics king El Chapo in race for appointment to be federal judge in Mexico

An analysis by the Judicial Electoral Observatory (OEJ), made up of non-profit organisations, has also flagged more than 130 candidates with a high probability of winning in the absence of opposing candidates, and criticised problems in the design of complicated ballots that feature hundreds of names and may confuse voters.

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GBV and femicide in Kenya highest in Kisii in Nyanza, where fish- and sand-for-sex is rampant  

GBV and femicide in Kenya highest in Kisii in Nyanza, where fish- and sand-for-sex is rampant  

Dr Tum said fish and sand for sex was also found to be common in Homa Bay and Migori counties where due to poverty, women were forced to give sex for them to be allowed to trade in fish and sand commodities.

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