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More than 20 nations denounce atrocities in Sudan conflict!
Photo credit: Human Rights Watch A group of foreign ministers and senior officials from more than 20 countries have issued a joint statement condemning atrocities and violations of international humanitarian law in Sudan. AA reports that they expressed “deep alarm over reports of systematic violence against civilians.” They described the “deliberate targeting of civilians, ethnically…
Calls for change as Australia nears a million permanent humanitarian visa!
Photo credit: SBS As Australia approaches its one millionth permanent visa through its refugee and humanitarian p[rogram, advocates are calling for celebration over the contribution refugees have made to Australia’s national story. SBS News reports that the one millionth permanent humanitarian visa issued since the end of World War II could come as early as…
Oman expands cultural visa to include family!
Photo credit: Curly Tales Oman has expanded its cultural visa and residential system, broadcasting efforts to become a regional hub for the creative industries by allowing the families and first-degree relatives of foreign artists, writers, and cultural entrepreneurs to live and work in the country. Gulf News reports that the updated system adds several vosa and…
In Spite of All… – Adewale Sobowale
I noticed one sometime last week. Since then, several have appeared on my street. When I was a kid, we normally saw them at St Jude’s Church and St Paul’s, too. Christmas lightings! It’s a reminder that the year is coming to an end. Well, while the year has had to bow to COVID 19,…
UNHCR asks for aid to sustain refugee returns in West and Central Africa!
Photo credit: UNHCR This year, over 42,000 refugees have been able to return home voluntarily in the West and Central Africa region. The UNHCR says this brings the total to more than 272,000 since 2021, offering renewed hope for communities recovering from years of displacement. The majority have returned to Nigeria and the Central African Republic (CAR). About…
Undocumented migrants’ boat breaks apart in Malaysia!
Photo credit: Times of Israel A boat believed to be carrying 990 undocumented migrants from Myanmar, Bangladesh and the Rohingya community has broken apart in waters near the Malaysia-Thailand border. Malay Mail reports that so far six survivors have been rescued, while a Myanmar woman has been confirmed dead. Kedah police chief said the vessel was part of a…
Indigenous veterans honoured in Toronto!
Photo credit: Toronto Today A fire burned warmly outside the Toronto City Hall to warm the cold temperatures on Saturday morning as veterans, service members and Indigenous people from diverse backgrounds gathered to observe Indigenous Veterans Day. Toronto Today reports that every November 8 honours the thousands of First Nations, Metis and Inuit people who have served in Canada’s…