Rescue operation underway for migrant boat that capsized off Egypt
Rescue teams are looking for survivors after a boat carrying hundreds of migrants capsized and sank off the Egyptian port city of Rosetta. At least 10 bodies have been recovered and 150 people rescued. The rescue operation off the Mediterranean city of Rosetta is in full swing at this hour. Police officers says search teams […]
Congolese “Terminator” breaks hunger strike
Facing 18 charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity, Congolese warlord known as the Terminator has broken his two-week hunger strike. Bosco Ntaganda refused to appear in the dock at the International Criminal in protest against the terms of his detention. ends intro Bosch Ntaganda handed himself in to the US embassy in neighboring […]
UN experts warn of genocide danger in Burundi
United Nations investigators say Burundi’s government is behind systematic human rights violations, including executions and torture. They warn of possible crimes against humanity and the looming risk of genocide. Three experts commissioned by the UN human rights office recommend the establishment of a commission of inquiry after examining abuses over 14 months until the end […]