Tag Archives: John Baird
(Reuters) – Canada is unlikely to commit troops to the French-led campaign against Islamist rebels in Mali because it is threatening to become a counter-insurgency operation similar to those in Iraq and Afghanistan, Foreign Minister John Baird said on Tuesday. … read more »
OTTAWA – A spokesman for Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird strongly condemned terrorist attacks in Nigeria that killed 12 people attending Christmas services. “We strongly condemn such despicable and cowardly attacks,” Baird’s press secretary, Rick Roth, told QMI Agency on … read more »
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Tagged bokoharam, Christmas, christmas mass attack, John Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs (Canada), Nigeria, Nigerian news, Potiskum, Quebecor Media, Yobe State
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Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today visited the National Mosque and National Church of Nigeria. Baird underscored that freedom of religion is a universal human right, and that attacks on religious minorities cannot be tolerated. Canada is a vigorous defender … read more »
OTTAWA, Canada, September 28, 2012 — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: “Canada welcomes the agreement signed today between Sudan and South Sudan. We commend the efforts of African Union mediators and the spirit of compromise … read more »
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Tagged Abyei, African Union, Blue Nile, Canada, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfrica world news, John Baird, South Kordofan, South Sudan, Sudan
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TORONTO — The diplomat who represents one of Africa’s most authoritarian regimes said Friday his government would continue collecting what some call an “extortion tax” in Canada even though the Department of Foreign Affairs has demanded that it stop. “We … read more »
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Tagged Canada, Eritrea, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, John Baird, National Post, Ottawa, Politics of Eritrea, toronto
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The probable outcome of the Canadian diplomatic split with Tehran will be a net loss in Western intelligence and no appreciable economic fallout for Iran. (DENVER Tehran Times) – “You cannot claim your eagerness for democracy, human rights and all … read more »
During the Vietnam War, Sweden was an independent country with a moral conscience, and Sweden gave sanctuary to US war protestors who refused the draft. Washington realized the cost to itself and purchased the Swedish government in order to prevent … read more »
OTTAWA, Canada, June 4, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today met with Saad Dine El Otmani, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, to discuss Canada-Morocco relations and recent developments in the Middle East and … read more »
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: “Canada is deeply concerned by reports of violence in Mali’s capital of Bamako that has claimed several lives and left more persons injured. “We call on all Malians to respect … read more »
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OTTAWA, Canada, Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: “Canada calls for calm following an attack on a church frequented by South Sudanese in Khartoum, Sudan. We are concerned about the vulnerability of Southerners in Sudan to … read more »
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Tagged afria travel, Africa news, African news, Canada, Heglig, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, John Baird, Juba, Khartoum, South Sudan, Sudan, United Nations Security Council
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OTTAWA, Canada, February 16, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: “Canada congratulates the people of Libya on the first anniversary of the February 17 pro-democracy uprising. “In just one year, the … read more »
OTTAWA, Canada, January 23, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement on terrorist attacks in Kano, Nigeria, that left scores of people dead or injured, and for which radical terrorist group Boko … read more »
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Tagged Boko Haram, Canada, Canadians, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, John Baird, Kano, Nigeria, Ottawa, Politics of Nigeria
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THE British, Canadian and other nations yesterday condemned the bomb blasts in Kano and other parts of Nigeria, in which scores of people died and many others injured. Already, the terrorist group, Boko Haram, has claimed responsibility for the attacks. … read more »
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Tagged Boko Haram, Canada, Guido Westerwelle, High Commissioner, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, John Baird, Kano, Nigeria, William Hague
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OTTAWA, Canada, January 9, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement on the latest violent attacks in Nigeria: “Canada unequivocally condemns the cowardly attacks in Mubi today and the separate attack in … read more »
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Tagged Boko Haram, Canada, Canadians, Goodluck Jonathan, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, John Baird, Mubi, Nigeria, Politics of Nigeria, press release
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September 3, 2011 by benim
Anti-Gaddafi fighters have reportedly said they know the location of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi – and that they will reveal it later. Anti-Gaddafi Fighters ‘Know Where He Is’ 151 Comments 1:31am UK, Saturday September 03, 2011 Anti-Gaddafi fighters have reportedly said … read more »
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Tagged Bani Walid District, Benghazi, IndepthAfrica, IndepthGhana, IndepthMultimedia, IndepthNigeria, IndepthSouthAfrica, IndepthWorld, John Baird, Libya, libyan women, Middle East Economic Survey, Muammar al-Gaddafi, Nigeria, Nigeria news, Nigeria online, North Africa, Pan African News, Saif al-Islam Muammar Al-Gaddafi, Southern Africa, Tripoli, West Africa
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September 3, 2011 by benim
Anti-Gaddafi fighters have been pushing towards the dictator’s hometown of Sirte, despite having extended a deadline for the city’s surrender. Anti-Gaddafi fighters have been pushing towards the dictator’s hometown of Sirte, despite having extended a deadline for the city’s surrender. … read more »
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September 3, 2011 by benim
Thousands of women and girls descended on the centre of Tripoli to celebrate the end of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi’s 42-year rule. The crowds gathered in the Libyan capital’s central plaza – recently renamed Martyrs Square – represented a rare sight … read more »
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September 3, 2011 by benim
Tripoli – Libya’s new leaders said they will move to Tripoli next week after their forces defeated Muammar Gaddafi and pledged to restore order and stage elections in 20 months. “We will go to Tripoli next week. Tripoli is our … read more »
Posted in Libya, News, North Africa
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January 20, 2011 by benim
“To Whom It May Concern: “I am in Ethiopian prison for all most 4long years, with out any communication to the outside world. “I do not know whether I will be able to get this message out to the world … read more »
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