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Saudi arrested 41 illegal Ethiopians

March 11, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

An illegal Ethiopian being arrested in Riyadh, Sunday. — SG photo Saudi Gazette RIYADH — Within hours of launching its campaign against illegal aliens here Sunday, the capital’s Passports Department officials were able to apprehend 41 Ethiopian infiltrators. Citizens and … read more »

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Eritrea Jails 125 Christians In Campaign Against ‘Illegal’ Worship

March 5, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

ASMARA, ERITREA (BosNewsLife)– There was uncertainty Tuesday, March 5, about the situation of 125 Eritrean Christians who were “beaten and detained” in western Eritrea as part of a new government campaign against Christians worshiping outside the state-backed churches, rights investigators … read more »

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3 Ethiopians killed in exchange of fire in border region

March 2, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Three Ethiopian infiltrators were killed in a shootout with security officers who were raiding several suspicious locations in the border region. At least 58 overstayers who tried to flee the scene awere arrested. One security officer was injured in the … read more »

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Ethiopian Maid found walking without clothes in Saudi

January 28, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Ethiopian arrested after calls from residents Saudi police arrested an Ethiopian housemaid for walking naked in a public place and said they believe she is mentally ill. Internet users in the Gulf Kingdom, the largest base for Asian and African … read more »

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Two arrested for raping Ethiopian maid in Fujairah

December 31, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Two young suspects were arrested for raping an Ethiopian maid in Fujairah during the past week. The arrested duo had recently been released after serving a jail term for stealing contents of 30 cars in Fujairah. The details in the … read more »

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Child sold for $1 800 rescued by Police in Nigeria

July 5, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Police authorities in Delta State on Wednesday said a child stolen and sold for N250,000 had been recovered in Agbor, Delta State. The Police Public Relations Officer, Charles Muka, who confirmed the development, said five persons had also been arrested … read more »

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Police arrest 19 people for soliciting prostitution online

February 29, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Nineteen people have been arrested after police carried out an online sex sting, including a man wanting to contract a disease through unprotected sex. The suspects, six of whom were married, were arrested for crimes including soliciting prostitution and drug … read more »

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Mozambique kidnap ring targets business

February 7, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Maputo – Ten Mozambican business people have been abducted since October by what police believe is a specialised kidnapping syndicate, a police spokesperson said on Tuesday after a suspect was arrested. The arrest of the 25-year-old man for the January … read more »

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CAR ex-rebel leader arrested

January 7, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Bangui – Central African Republic police arrested ex-rebel chief Jean-Jacques Demafouth Friday for an alleged bid to destabilise the country, a court official and Demafouth said. “Mr Demafouth and several other persons are involved in destabilising the country through a … read more »

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S.Africa Teen gang raped, tied to tree

October 31, 2011 by benim

Johannesburg – A 17-year-old girl was gang raped and further assaulted by six men at the Magogong Village in Taung, North West police said on Sunday. Sergeant Kelebogile Moiloa said a 21-year-old man who knew the girl was arrested on … read more »

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Women arrested for sex attacks

October 17, 2011 by benim

Harare – Three Zimbabwean women have appeared in court charged with indecent assault for a spree of sex attacks on male hitchhikers and using their victims’ semen for undisclosed rituals, police said on Saturday. “We can confirm that three female … read more »

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3 Nigerian ex-governors held for fraud

October 7, 2011 by benim

Abuja – Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency said it has arrested three former state governors on allegations of abuse of office and fraud totalling $615m. State governors are among the most powerful politicians in Nigeria, wielding influence over national policy and in … read more »

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Nigerian arrested for selling drugs

October 3, 2011 by benim

BANGALORE: The sleuths of Women and Narcotic Squad of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) arrested a Nigerian national for allegedly trying to sell cocaine. The police have seized 114 grams of cocaine worth Rs. 6 lakh, a cash of Rs. … read more »

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Arrested Gods and Goddesses from ‘brothel’accused of prostitution – Pictures

September 11, 2011 by benim

A man and three women accused of prostitution at a church have spoken out for the first time. The ‘god’ and three ‘goddesses’ from Phoenix Goddess Temple denied charges they were performing sex acts in exchange for money. Arizona authorities … read more »

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Ethiopia arrests 2 politicians

September 1, 2011 by benim

Addis Ababa – An Amnesty International researcher says Ethiopian officials arrested two opposition politicians after members of the rights group interviewed them about politically motivated arrests. Researcher Claire Beston says she and a colleague spent 12 days in the East … read more »

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Woman encouraged husband to have sex with 12 year-old-girl

August 24, 2011 by benim

A woman encouraged her husband to have sex with a 12-year-old girl so that she would get pregnant and they could claim extra cash benefits. Alicia Bouchard even sat and watched while her 26-year-old husband had sex with the underage … read more »

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Homosexuality (Di wo fie asem)!!

July 22, 2011 by benim

Religion is not an Excuse for Incompetence: Homosexuality (Di wo fie asem)!! I read with titillating horror, the directive by the Western Region Minister, ordering the round up of all gays in the region. My initial reaction was that of … read more »

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Zimbabwe: MDC leadership held

July 11, 2011 by benim

Johannesburg – Several MDC leaders were held by police in Hwange, Zimbabwe, over the weekend for holding an unsanctioned meeting, Zimbabwe’s Herald Online reported on Monday. Those held by police included party president Professor Welshman Ncube and secretary-general Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga. … read more »

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Nigeria Outgoing Speaker of the House of Rep arrested for Financial Crimes

June 6, 2011 by benim

Outgoing Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Dimeji Bankole, was Sunday night picked up by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. His arrest may not be unconnected with several petitions written against him including the N10 … read more »

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Tunisian police arrest over 600 people following curfew

May 11, 2011 by benim

The Tunisian security forces have arrested more than 600 individuals implicated in various crimes since a curfew was imposed in the capital Tunis days ago, the state-run press agency TAP reported Tuesday. A total of 629 people have been arrested … read more »

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Gbagbo daughter writes to Sarkozy

April 28, 2011 by benim

Paris – The daughter of detained former Ivory Coast leader Laurent Gbagbo has written to French President Nicolas Sarkozy voicing concern over his fate, one of her lawyers said on Thursday. “My father, mother and brother have been arrested, not … read more »

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Swaziland protests enter second day

April 13, 2011 by benim

Manzini – Swazi activists vowed to stage new protests on Wednesday against King Mswati III, Africa’s last absolute monarch, after a day of mass arrests, teargas and water cannons against their backers. “We have planned to go ahead today despite … read more »

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13 Swaziland activists arrested ahead of protest

April 12, 2011 by benim

Mbabane – Thirteen activists were arrested on Tuesday on their way to Swaziland’s main city Manzini, where they planned to lead a banned march against King Mswati III, Africa’s last absolute monarch. At around 08:00 (06:00 GMT) police stopped a … read more »

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Swazi police guard square to prevent protests

April 12, 2011 by benim

MANZINI, Swaziland – More than 150 Swazi police guarded the square where pro-democracy protesters had planned to demonstrate Tuesday, rounding up and detaining anyone standing in groups. Outside of the square, uniformed and plainclothes police kept watch on the streets … read more »

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Swaziland protest group says 4 activists held

April 11, 2011 by benim

Johannesburg – A pro-democracy group in Swaziland says four activists have been arrested ahead of planned protests. Lucky Lukhele, spokesperson for the Swaziland Solidarity Network, said in a statement on Monday that the four were arrested as they returned from … read more »

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Ethiopian Opposition Names 68 Oromos Arrested Over Past Month

April 3, 2011 by benim

Ethiopia’s main opposition group listed the names of 68 people detained in the Oromia region over the past month. The majority of the arrests took place on March 13 and 14, Medrek, a six-member coalition of opposition groups, said in … read more »

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Ethiopian gov’t afraid of revolt

April 1, 2011 by benim

Ethiopia’s main opposition coalition says 68 party members and sympathizers have been arrested over the last month in a possible sign the government is afraid of an Egypt-style revolt. Opposition leader Beyene Petros said Thursday that opposition members are not … read more »

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Tunisia detains 3 Ben Ali allies

March 13, 2011 by benim

Tunis – Tunisia’s state news agency says authorities have arrested three close allies of deposed former President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. The TAP agency says Abdallah Kallel, Abdelaziz Ben Dhia and Abdelwaheb Abdallah were detained on suspicion of illegally … read more »

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Sudan arrests women at aniti-rape demo

March 8, 2011 by benim

Khartoum – Sudanese police on Tuesday arrested 40 women who were protesting against the alleged rape of a female opposition activist last month by members of the security forces. Around 60 women gathered in a street in Omdurman, Khartoum’s twin … read more »

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12 journalists held in Sudan

February 3, 2011 by benim

Khartoum – Twelve Sudanese journalists covering a a meeting at the opposition communist party headquarters were among 16 people arrested in Khartoum, a party spokesperson said on Thursday. “Twelve journalists working for (communist party newspaper) Al-Maidan, including five women, were … read more »

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