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This image is a poignant reminder of the struggles Kenyans & Africans face when their voices are silenced in governance. Many live on < $2 a day, which income is linked to high dependency ratio, moribound healthcare, insecurity, from free to highly expensive education etc. Our hope is killed by what is supposed to be a just social radar, the hypocrite churches & mosques & disgraceful church leaders.The elderly, unable to support themselves, often find themselves in protest lines, driven by the misuse of public funds, sure death complications, over-taxation, corruptible elected leaders.I salute every Kenyan who upholds our dignity & fights for a better future.To those who have departed, we must remember your sacrifices. We will put your statues in Parliament.We salute you with order of golden heart ❤️ #Kenya #Governance #PublicService #HonoringHeroes #StandUpForChange

A HISTORY OF LEBANON HEZBOLLAH (NPR news - throughline - March 28,2024) For those interested in learning about history and formation of Lebanon’s political party and militia Hezbollah. April 14, 1975 - A Palestinian bus load of refugees fleeing Jordan and PLO drove through Maronite Christian area. Gunmen hijacked bus and murdered all 27 people. The Lebanese civil war began, right wing Christian parties fighting against Palestinian minority. Lebanon parliament always has a Christian president, Sunni prime minister, Shia speaker of house, based on 1932 census. So normally Christian have a larger majority. Shia’s were minorities in society. In 1960’s Shiite villages of south had no power and everyone lived in poverty. This minority would soon rise with the help of Republic of Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeini. Hezbollah became a network of civilian institutions, which translates as the party of God. Its 3 objectives was to establish: 1) communication ideology to Lebanon, 2) Recruit army and promote resistance to spread revolution, and 3) Help Lebanese cope with war: by building grassroots movement: healthcare, social, welfare, education, medical, salaries for employees. Shia’s aspired to join Hezbollah. The Sons of Hezbollahs’ enemies of Hezbollah: Israel, America, France, and the flange. 1985 Hezbollahs’ objectives: 1– Israel final departure from Lebanon, and obliteration. 2 - Liberation of Jerusalem from the talons of occupation Imam Ayatollah says, “ America is the reason of all our catastrophes, and the source of all malice, by fighting it, we are only exercising our right to defend Islam and the dignity our nation.” Hezbollah has become both: 1 - A Islamic resistance force concerned with domestic affairs, a vanguard of transmitting the revolution. 2- Trannational resistance force allied with Iran. https://lnkd.in/eJAB6U6W

The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has reignited the debate surrounding Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto's legacy. In a recent resolution, the party called for Bhutto to be officially recognized as a national hero. The proposal includes featuring Bhutto's image on Pakistani currency, acknowledging the alleged unfairness of his trial under General Zia ul-Haq's regime, and awarding him posthumous titles and honors. Bhutto, a charismatic and popular leader, remains a complex figure in Pakistani history. His execution during the Zia regime continues to spark discussions about his legacy. Key Points of the PPP's Proposal: 1 - National Hero Status for Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto 2 - Bhutto's Image on Pakistani Currency 3 - Recognition of Alleged Unfair Trial 4 - Posthumous Titles and Honors The Discussion Continues: The PPP's proposal has ignited debate across Pakistan. Should Bhutto be declared a national hero? We invite you to share your thoughts and engage in a respectful discussion in the comments below. Pakscoop: Your Trusted Source for Pakistani Politics and Analysis #ZulfiqarAliBhutto #Bhutto #NationalHero #Pakistan #PPP #Democracy #History #Justice

? Can you imagine the world stopping for a moment in memory? 🤔 Well, today's the day! As we pause to honour the more than 800,000 mothers, fathers, siblings, children, and friends killed over a mere hundred days in Rwanda in 1994, we are reminded of the 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. As I reflect on the strength, courage, and resilience of all those who survived—my friends and colleagues among them— and the scars which remain, both visible and invisible, I am also reminded of the  commitment and indomitable will of the Rwandan people to rebuild, to forgive. It is 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿, 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱. #Kwibuka30, "to remember" in Kinyarwanda, is more than a hashtag—it's a global pledge to uphold the lessons learned from one of the darkest chapters in human history. It's a call to action. The lessons of Rwanda, “the land of a thousand hills,” are as relevant today as they were 30 years ago, reminding us of our 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 to protect the vulnerable, to challenge hate speech and discrimination, and to strengthen the frameworks of international human rights and humanitarian laws. We must ensure accountability and clamp down on widespread impunity. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱; 𝗿𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁. Atrocities continue to occur around the world, some in the full view of the international community and others in the shadows. 𝗦𝗼 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁! 𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗲'𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆. ☮️ #Rwanda #Africa #IHL #HumanRights #Humanitarian #Gaza #Ethiopia #Myanmar #Sudan #EU #Ireland #Leadership #ICJ #Kigali  

#GobezEthiopia - #March1896 The TPLF and OLF made a significant miscalculation when they met in London in 1991 to divide Ethiopia between themselves and establish perpetual rule. They legislated and created a precarious federation of ethnic groups. The enduring grievances of many Ethiopians, particularly the Amhara, stem from the fact that the laws and the federation fail to represent them. They have expressed an unwillingness to compromise on their lands, religion, and the integrity of Ethiopia. Fast forward to 2024: 1.4 million Tigrayans have died, and millions more from across the country have perished or are suffering. The TPLF is now negotiating with the government over issues that are critical to the Amhara. I have learned that the AU will host further discussions on the TPLF's demands. These factions continue to compound their errors. The initial problem arose when the TPLF and OLF chose to make decisions for Ethiopia without the Amhara's fair representation. Aggravating the situation, the TPLF has been accused of genocide and displacing the people of Welkait and Raya to claim land for themselves. After all was said and done, the TPLF negotiated a peace settlement with the government in Pretoria, which falsely purported to hand over Welkait and Raya to the TPLF—a claim that did not materialize. Yet, the TPLF is beating the drums of war. To what end? To see the fall of another 1.4 million people? This entire situation defies logic. The Amhara and Tigray people, most impacted by these issues, seem to be unrepresented in the current dialogue. The world might reach a consensus, but unless these two peoples are in agreement, the problem will remain unresolved. In my view, for future discussions to be fruitful, the actual people affected must be represented, as the existing political establishments do not adequately represent their interests.

Malawians have tried pure democracy for 30 years and pure dictatorship for 30 years. What are the merits and demerits in each era? Is democracy, in Malawi, at the moment worthy pursuing? More in this episode of Catholic Perspective. 🎥: https://lnkd.in/dGKV3ij9 (By Eric Mkwaira)

"Shedding light on the Rohingya Muslim Crisis: Urgent attention needed! 🌏 In my article, I address the pressing issues faced by Rohingya Muslims and the call for global awareness and action. Join the conversation to stand in solidarity. #RohingyaCrisis #HumanRights #GlobalAwareness" https://lnkd.in/dFQeYzyj

The Taliban commanders and officials are busy hoarding wealth and looting resources by a very rigorous system of taxation. It is effectively a system of extortion aimed at one of the most wretched populations on the planet. Meanwhile, they are not providing any services to people in return – instead, the regime’s priorities are sustaining their machine of repression, building madrasas and mosques, and furthering the Talibanization of society. Read more: https://lnkd.in/euNfu8iG #Afghanistan #Poverty

Day 84. What in the upside down world are we in that for 84 days, 129 hostages have been held by Hamas (and affiliates) - without universal condemnation? Where is the outrage about the hostages? Did you hear that one of the hostages - Israeli-American-Canadian Judy Weinstein Haggai - has now been determined to have been murdered by Hamas on October 7 in Kibbutz Nir Oz? The terrorists dragged her body to Gaza as some sort of trophy or bargaining chip. Her husband, Gadi Haggai, was also murdered on October 7, and his body too was kidnapped to Gaza. Where is the outrage on the wide-scale use of brutal sexual violence on October 7? The NY Times - no fan of Israel - still published a lengthy investigative article that describes in horrific detail specific examples of rape on October 7. People are referring to the piece as "propaganda." Where is the outrage on the UN's years and years of complicity - and continued complicity - in enabling Hamas's war crimes? (Many of you may have seen that my post yesterday about Iraqi Jewish history drew a comment (I deleted quickly) from a woman at UNHCR, who said - to paraphrase - antisemitism is bad BUT . . . . You can guess the rest.). Where is the outrage? Where? The sheer absence of universal outrage and condemnation of Hamas is emboldening Hamas and its supporters globally to terrorize Israelis and Jews. We should all be outraged. PS. Demand the release of the hostages. #bringthemhomenow

Mona Khan, researches newsroom culture in Pakistan, in an article entitled, "A Constant Crisis", in Dawn discusses the ongoing cycle of crises in Pakistan, including economic, social, and security issues, and how it has impacted various sections of the population. The author questions whether those who have been able to avoid discomfort through their privilege are now feeling the same insecurity as the rest of the population due to the current crises. They highlight the need for making demands that are rooted in equitable wealth redistribution and justice to break the cycle of crises. The article emphasizes that change is possible, citing examples of resistance to oppression in the past. The author calls for those with influence to realize that the current moment impacts everyone and that collective action is needed to address the rising inequality and erasure of communities in Pakistan. #Constantcrisis #social #Economic #political #elite #redistribution #justice