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Haiti’s airports closed as violence continues!
As the violence in Haiti intensifies, the airports have been closed. Miami Herald reports that although airspace may be closed, those with money and connections are still finding their way out of the troubled country. A united front of ruthless armed gangs had seized Haiti’s two largest prisons about a week ago. They freed prisoners…
Religious tolerance in Africa!
Religious tolerance exists in much of sub-Saharan Africa, especially among Muslims and Christians. DW reports that Sierra Leone stands out as a positive example. Murtala Kamara, a Muslim who lives in Freetown, said, “In Sierra Leone, the practice of food sharing among Muslims during Ramadan is not limited to Muslims. Christians provide food for their…
US Majority Leader calls for elections in Israel!
The Majority Leader of the United States Senate has called on Israel to hold new elections. AP reports that Mr Chuck Schumer believes that the Israeli Prime Minister has “lost his way” and he is an obstacle to peace in the region amid a growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Schumer is the highest-ranking Jewish official…
60 die while crossing the Mediterranean!
Sixty migrants are feared to have died while attempting to cross the Mediterranean from Libya to Italy or Malta. The Middle East Monitor reports that SOS Mediterranee, in coordination with the Italian Coast Guard, rescued 25 people in a “very weak” condition on Wednesday. Two unconscious people were flown to Sicily by helicopter. According to…
Ukrainian migrant rejects UK home!
A refugee returned to live in Kyiv rather than stay there, and she was offered a place in Swansea due to its unacceptable conditions. BBC reports that Taisiia, aged 35, returned to her besieged home country for 21 days with her seven-month-old daughter because “it felt a better option.” However, she has since returned to…
15 attempted to cross from Belarus to Lithuania!
On Wednesday, 13th of March, Lithuanian border guards stopped 15 irregular migrants from entering the country from Belarus. Delfi. en reports that on Tuesday, irregular migrants did not attempt to cross into Lithuania from Belarus. Meanwhile, Latvian border guards turned away 12 irregular migrants on Wednesday and 12 on Tuesday. Poland also stopped 133 irregular…
1,500 irregular migrants in Greece!
300 irregular migrants have arrived by sea from Egypt on the island of Gavdos, south of Crete. This brings the number of new arrivals in the country to 1,500. Middle East Monitor reports that this is causing concern and putting pressure on Athens. Most of the new arrivals are reportedly from Egypt, Bangladesh and Pakistan….