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Oil Spills in Niger Delta: Amnesty International Challenges Data Reliability

Shell has repeatedly been asked to produce evidence to support their figures; at this time Shell has been unable to do so.

(NIGER DELTA / PORTLAND) - Amnesty International (AI) today challenged the credibility of the data recently released by a senior UN official investigating oil-impacted sites in Ogoniland. They're calling for independent oversight of the oil industry in the Niger Delta, including disclosure of all relevant information on the causes of oil pollution.

Africa: Faces in Words

New weekly update on the breaking stories in the African nations.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Unseen, unheard; no one should be the bearer of these two words. Unfortunately, Africa is often in the forefront of this association.

Our common humanity should change this; we should never look away because it is too distant. Our commitment to one another, to human rights, and the ability to learn should always keep us connected no matter the severity and complexity of problems.

Africa: Faces in Words

New weekly update on the breaking stories in the African nations.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Unseen, unheard; no one should be the bearer of these two words. Unfortunately, Africa is often in the forefront of this association.

Our common humanity should change this; we should never look away because it is too distant. Our commitment to one another, to human rights, and the ability to learn should always keep us connected no matter the severity and complexity of problems.

Refugees International Welcomes Dedicated Humanitarian Michel Gabaudan as Their Next President

Michel Gabaudan's career with UNHCR spans more than 25 years.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Refugees International (RI), the leading advocacy organization on refugee crises worldwide announced Michel Gabaudan as its new president, beginning September 7.

“He has shown a dedicated history of service to refugees, most recently as Regional Representative for the United States and the Caribbean for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)” RI told Salem-News.com.

Rwanda`s Red Carpet or Red Square

As of this writing, statements have been issued that President Paul Kagame has once again been re-elected with over 95 percent of the vote, again the reigning king of the red square.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The week rolling into the elections in Rwanda was tapered with interviews from both sides; BBC and NPR both interviewed numerous representatives, dependent papers, online media and government owned media. All of which had their sides blasting to the international community.

Africa: Faces in Words

New weekly update on the breaking stories in the African nations.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Unseen, unheard; no one should be the bearer of these two words. Unfortunately, Africa is often in the forefront of this association.

Our common humanity should change this; we should never look away because it is too distant.

Land Grabs

According to a local farmer’s movement, this purchase will displace an estimated 25,000 villagers in a single province.

(LOME, Togo) - Over the last few years, China, India, and the Middle East have invested heavily in African land, spurred on by the global food and economic crises—as well as the threats of climate change, population growth, and water scarcity.

By controlling agricultural land in Kenya, Ethiopia, and elsewhere on the continent, these nations hope to secure future food supplies for their populations, even as sub-Saharan Africa faces increasing hunger.

Africa: Faces in Words

New weekly update on the breaking stories in the African nations.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Unseen, unheard; no one should be the bearer of these two words. Unfortunately, Africa is often in the forefront of this association.

Our common humanity should change this; we should never look away because it is too distant. Our commitment to one another, to human rights, and the ability to learn should always keep us connected no matter the severity and complexity of problems.

Status of Pirate Seized Vessels and Crews in Somalia

Report also contains information about hijackings and crews in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean.

(NAIROBI, Kenya) - St Vincent and Grenadines flagged MV SYRIA STAR (IMO number 7608136) and its crew of 24 was seized on Thursday, 5 Aug 2010, in the late afternoon while sailing west in the Internationally Recommended Transit Corridor through the Gulf of Aden.

MV SYRIA STAR reported to the navies that she was under attack from pirates who had climbed on board and fired shots at the crew, EU NAVFOR reported. Helicopters were immediately dispatched to the vessel and tried to establish communications with the SYRIA STAR, which had stopped in the water.

Rwandan Police Brutally Raid Opposition Members Residence

The government is consistently stalling the efforts of the opposition, appearing more as a dictatorship then a democracy.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - “The police brutality in my residence last night (July 24th) is politically motivated,” declared Ms. Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza, “from 8:10 until to 8:50 p.m. a police flying squad drifted in my temporary residence, knocked off and assaulted 2 guests and a house watchman in front of the door”.

The victims of this unexpected insult were handcuffed, beaten and taken to the Remera police detention facility.