The Canadian foreign ministry has once again criticised Saudi Arabia for its crackdown on rights activists, after reports emerged this week of a female human rights defender facing possible execution in the kingdom. Diplomatic relations between two countries were ruptured earlier this month after the foreign ministry urged Saudi Arabia in a tweet to “immediately […]
South Africa’s Deadly Involvement in the Saudi War on Yemen…
As South African President Cyril Ramaphosa concluded visits this month to the kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, securing $10bn worth of investment from each country, questions arise as to what price tag is attached to these investments. South Africa’s arms exports to both Gulf countries have grown since the beginning of […]
U.S. Unfreezes $195M in Military Aid to Egypt…
The Trump administration has decided to unfreeze $195m in military aid to Egypt that it had previously withheld because of concerns over Egypt’s human rights record, a US State Department official said on Wednesday. The decision to allow Cairo to use the previously blocked funds is intended to recognise “steps Egypt has taken over the […]
Wow. Just Wow!: Ten Years for a Tweet – UAE’s Shameful Imprisonment of Ahmed Mansoor…
Last week Abu Dhabi’s Supreme Court sentenced the awarded-winning Emirati human rights activist Ahmed Mansoor to 10 years in prison after finding him guilty of using his social media account to “defame the nation” by spreading “rumours and lies about the UAE” and promoting “sectarian feelings and hatred” among its citizens. It is a ruthless […]
The UK Is Illegally Detaining Two Journalists, Seemingly Making Them Vanish…
The UK government is responsible for the illegal arrest, sentencing, and detainment without trial of two journalists: Julian Assange, who recently had his Internet and communications cut off; and Tommy Robinson, all without any type of legal concession. Argue as you may about Robinson and his colorful past, including shortly being a member of BNP […]
This Is Rich: Clinton to Be Honored at Harvard for ‘Transformative Impact’…
Hillary Clinton will reportedly receive a prestigious award from Harvard University this week. Clinton will be presented with the Radcliffe Medal, which Harvard says is given to those whose life and work have had a “transformative impact on society,” The Associated Press reported. The former first lady, senator, secretary of State and first female Democratic […]
Syria – Threat Of Large War Recedes But May Come Back…
The expected U.S. attack on Syria last night did not happen. Today U.S President Trump seemed to pull back from his earlier attempt to pressure Russia over a faked chemical incident in Ghouta, Syria: Trump – Never said when an attack on Syria would take place. Could be very soon or not so soon at […]
Haley, Mattis Divided on Evidence of Syria Gas Attack…
Germany, Italy Refuse to Join Syria Airstrikes…
“There Wasn’t a Single Corpse”: Russia Claims ‘White Helmets’ Staged Syria Chemical Attack…
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