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Trump vows to 'stop transgender lunacy' as a top priority
AFP, Published on 23/12/2024
» PHOENIX - President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday pledged to "stop the transgender lunacy" on day one of his presidency, as Republicans -- set to control both chambers of Congress and the White House -- continue their push against LGBTQ rights.
The dangerous rise of 'medicalised' genital mutilation in Kenya
AFP, Published on 12/12/2023
» KISII (KENYA) - As Edinah Nyasuguta Omwenga fought for her life after developing complications during childbirth, she overheard doctors in the Kenyan hospital describe her condition as a textbook example of the damaging -- even deadly -- effects of genital mutilation.
UN seeks to investigate Hamas sexual violence
AFP, Published on 06/12/2023
» GENEVA - The UN rights chief voiced deep concern on Wednesday over allegations of sexual violence by Hamas militants during their October 7 attack, calling on Israel to allow his team in to investigate.
Kenya's Mau Mau veterans seek royal redress from Charles III
AFP, Published on 25/10/2023
» THIKA (KENYA) - More than six decades after Gitu Wa Kahengeri was jailed, tortured and denied food in a British-run labour camp in Kenya, the anti-colonial fighter says he is still waiting for justice.
World court to hear 'watershed' Syria torture case
AFP, Published on 10/10/2023
» THE HAGUE - Syria faces allegations at the UN top court Tuesday that it maintains a "pervasive" system of torture that has killed tens of thousands of people.
Kenya's young Maasai reconnect with their culture at Eunoto ceremony
AFP, Published on 20/08/2023
» KILGORIS (KENYA) - With beaming smiles, their hair dyed a red ochre and adorned with a ceremonial headdress of ostrich feathers, the young Maasai men are busy taking selfies.
Running from abuse: Migrant women try to enter France
AFP, Published on 19/05/2023
» VENTIMIGLIA, Italy: Women may still be a minority among migrants crossing the Mediterranean for Europe, but their number is rising and so is their need for special attention after what are often traumatic experiences, assocations say.
Pope Francis takes Africa peace mission to S.Sudan after DR Congo
AFP, Published on 03/02/2023
» KINSHASA - Pope Francis is due to wind up his trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo and arrive in South Sudan on Friday on a three-day visit to promote peace and reconciliation in a country still bearing the scars of civil war.
Mexican bishop aims to tame drug violence with dialogue
AFP, Published on 24/04/2022
» CHILAPA DE ALVAREZ (MEXICO) - A Mexican bishop who served in conflict-torn areas abroad and survived an attack by drug traffickers in his own country hopes dialogue with criminals will pacify one of Mexico's most violent regions.
She-zam! Women show why magic has been missing a trick
AFP, Published on 30/10/2021
» LOS ANGELES: Sitting behind a card table in the secretive Magic Castle, Kayla Drescher widens her eyes and nods exasperatedly when asked about being called a "female magician."