Heal the world and make it a better place. Now is the right time to Apologise to Afrika ( The Crown).
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Private security companies are key links in the chain behind Cambodia’s scam compounds. A new Amnesty report reveals their connections to the military, police and powerful figures directly linked to the scamming industry. Accountability must start with public officials.
Check out the report: amn.st/6016BHmLV8
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🏆 @Cristiano has won the @BallondOr Of All Time award for his iconic 2008.
Legendary 🐐
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Today’s decision represents a crushing blow to press freedom in Egypt and marks a dark day for independent journalism in the country.
By imposing a 3 million EGP fine, ordering the closure of Mada Masr and the seizure of its property, and detaining Lina Atallah until payment is made, the Egyptian authorities are sending a clear and ruthless message: critical, independent reporting will not be tolerated.
amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2…
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Greece: Tommy Olsen and Panayote Dimitras' trial starts today. “The Greek authorities have a long-standing record of going after human rights defenders and criminalising human rights work, but this is a new low," said @amnesty amn.st/6019BG0W1W
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From Biafra Soldier to IBM Scientist:
Meet the mind behind the tech inside your device.👨💻
From surviving the Biafran War to becoming an IBM scientist with more than 400 U.S. utility patents, Dr. Cyprian Emeka Uzoh shares the remarkable journey behind one of the most important engineering breakthroughs most people have never heard of.
During his time at IBM, Dr. Uzoh pioneered the critical electroplating process that allowed copper to replace aluminum in microchips, a breakthrough that fundamentally modernized global semiconductor manufacturing and paved the way for faster, modern computing.
An absolute titan in STEM. 👏
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This archival video depicts Ojukwu, Zik and Enahoro at the “political solution” summit between Nigeria and Biafra in Ethiopia in 1968. I posted it to underscore the abiding imperative of political solution to every political conflict.
It is noteworthy that it was Nigeria that had initiated this 1968 dialogue, but it thereafter pedaled back to renege on it, just like it did with #Aburi. Why? Because Nigeria was more interested in annihilating Biafra than coming to terms with. And in doing so, more precious lives were lost. Is it any different today?
So, the lesson learned is this: Agitating for a separate State is a political issue, not a legal or judicial issue. Thus, it can never be resolved by resorting to persecutions that masquarade as prosecutions, or even by some military conquest. Instead, what is required is to come to terms with it.
Otherwise, it turns to a festering sore that persists until the government of the day does the right thing by pivoting to the reality of constructive engagement. That time is now, but it lies entirely with the government to make that choice.
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The descendants of a warrior tradition, bold in spirit, proud in heritage, unmistakable in presence.
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An Igbo man doesn’t beg.
An Igbo man doesn’t steal.
Hard work is our identity.
Igbo Amaka! ❤️
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While Israel continues its genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, ethnic cleansing in the West Bank and persists with imposing its unlawful occupation and system of apartheid against Palestinians, PM Benjamin Netanyahu, wanted by the ICC for war crimes and crimes against humanity, is set to address the UN General Assembly in New York instead of standing trial at The Hague.
It is doubly shameful that the US government continues to ignore the arrest warrant against Netanyahu - while denying Palestinian representatives visas to attend the UNGA.
Nearly two years since the ICC issued arrest warrants against Netanyahu, impunity continues to reign - and Palestinians are paying the price. Continuing to undermine the ICC sends a cruel message to all victims of international crimes that prospects for justice remain elusive while the USA and other powerful states deliberately erode the universal value of international law.
All states, including the USA, should enforce the Court’s arrest warrants and hand over Netanyahu to the ICC. International law must be upheld and international justice mechanisms supported to end impunity for international crimes and ensure respect for human rights for all.
