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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

human rights

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World

In S.A, ANC Condemns Brutal Murder of Imam Muhsin Hendricks

In S.A, the ANC says it is outraged at the brutal murder of Imam Muhsin Hendricks, a respected religious leader and human rights advocate. Often described as the world’s first openly gay imam, the 58-year-old was gunned down in Bethelsdorp, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape on Saturday. Hendricks was the founder of the Inner Circle and in 2011 established the LGBTQ+ inclusive Masjidul Ghurbaah mosque. The ANC’s spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri says Hendricks […]

todayFebruary 17, 2025 19

World

Third plane lands in India carrying deportees from U.S

A US military plane has arrived in India with a third batch of deportees as part of President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal migrants. The deportations are in focus after a political row broke out in India over the treatment of citizens, some of whom were shackled on one of the flights. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.  

todayFebruary 17, 2025 15

Namibia

Farmworker Evicted After 41 Years, Sparking Land Justice Outcry

A 61-year-old farmworker, Gerson "Gearbox" Sani Danab, has been evicted from Farm Aandrus in the Khomas Region after 41 years of service, sparking outrage over farmworker rights and land dispossession. Activists Shaun Gariseb and Verona !Kharuxas are calling for urgent government intervention as concerns grow over generational labor exploitation and unfair land ownership practices. You can find the extended interview on futuremedia.com.na

todayFebruary 17, 2025 68 2

Africa

African Leaders Push for Reparations Despite Resistance

  African leaders gathering in Ethiopia this weekend will renew calls for slavery and colonial reparations, though they are likely to face resistance from former colonial powers that have largely dismissed such demands. Reuters has it that while the global conversation on reparations has gained traction, opposition has also intensified. U.S. President Donald Trump has stated he does not foresee reparations happening, and many European leaders have rejected discussions on […]

todayFebruary 14, 2025 8

South Africa

South African Human Rights Commission calls for immediate ban on harmful pesticides

The South African Human Rights Commission is calling for an immediate ban on harmful pesticides, particularly Terbufos, after reports of food contamination and serious health risks. This follows the deaths of more than 20 children last year, linked to Terbufos. The commission’s Wisani Baloyi says Parliament’s portfolio committee on Agriculture has agreed to take action:  

todayFebruary 13, 2025 21

World

American prisoner released by Russia

Russia has freed American detainee Marc Fogel. The 63-year-old school teacher was released from prison on Tuesday, according to US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz. He'd been arrested for the illegal possession of cannabis back in 2021 and was given a 14-year prison sentence, which the United States viewed as "wrongful." Benji Hyer reports.  

todayFebruary 12, 2025 29

Africa

Mass Graves in Libya Contain Dozens of Migrants

The International Organization for Migration reported on Monday that some of the bodies discovered in two mass graves in Libya showed gunshot wounds And ass per Reuters, one of the sites is believed to hold up to 70 bodies. Libya’s attorney general confirmed on Sunday that at least 28 bodies had been recovered from a mass grave in the desert north of Kufra city, attributing the deaths to a gang […]

todayFebruary 11, 2025 21

Namibia

A pensioner in Ou-Cordon allegedly raped granddaughter

  A 62-year-old man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly raping his 8-year-old granddaughter on two occasions at Ou-Cordon village, in Mankumpi Constituency in the Kavango West region. The incident that was reported yesterday happened at around 20h00, and the minors' mother reported the incident to the police. According to Chief Inspector Raimbert Muronga, the suspect called the minor into his sleeping room on two separate occasions and raped her. […]

todayFebruary 7, 2025 35