Tag Archives: Manitoba

Nigeria; No dialogue with Boko Haram, Says Jonathan

November 19, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

President Goodluck Jonathan said on Sunday that the Federal Government was not holding discussions with the Boko Haram sect. Jonathan made the statement in a Presidential Media Chat, stressing that government would never engage in dialogue with faceless people. He … read more »

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Abuse of migrant workers ‘endemic’ in Canada

September 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The moment Liliane arrived in Toronto from Uganda as a live-in caregiver, her boss seized her work permit and passport. For two years of work, she was only paid a total of $2,100. Senthil Thevar was promised $15 an hour … read more »

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Accused serial killer charged in deaths of 3 Winnipeg women

June 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Winnipeg police have made an arrest in the deaths of three women reported missing within the last year. Shawn Cameron Lamb, 52, has been charged with three counts of second-degree murder in connection to the deaths of Carolyn Sinclair, 25, … read more »

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Eritrean woman died of assault in Canada (Picture)

January 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

34-year-old woman’s death late Monday night has left members of Winnipeg’s Eritrean community stunned. Emergency officials rushed to a suite at Palmer House, at 372 Assiniboine Ave., at about 10:10 p.m., Monday after an assault was reported. The woman was … read more »

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Protests called work of Eritrean regime

January 7, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The demonstration in front of the Free Press building last month was one of many around the world organized by the Eritrean government, say members of the community who’ve remained quiet until now. “That demonstration was not isolated,” said Ghirmay … read more »

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