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Archive for July, 2009
Political interference mars justice in Venezuela, says UN rights expert
An independent United Nations human rights expert today described the situation of justice in Venezuela as “worrying,” citing political interference with the work of judges and prosecutors in the South American nation. [Read More]
Cyprus leaders hold another round of UN-backed talks
Immigration, citizenship and asylum were again among the key topics of discussion today when Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders held their latest round of United Nations-backed talks on the possible reunification of the Mediterranean island. [Read More]
DRC: Number of IDPs in South Kivu jumps by 600%
KINSHASA Friday, July 31, 2009 (IRIN) – The number of people fleeing fighting and reprisal attacks by Rwandan Hutu Forces démocratiques pour la libération du Rwanda (FDLR) militia in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) South Kivu Province has increased by up to 600 percent in a few weeks, say humanitarian officials. [Read More]
HOW TO: Do a food airdrop
NAIROBI Thursday, July 30, 2009 (IRIN) – The humanitarian cavalry is the food airdrop: when you need to shift serious tonnage in a hurry to somewhere inaccessible, nothing quite does it like a large cargo plane and skilled pilot and crew. [Read More]