Tag Archives: Palestine Liberation Organization

Implications of anti-Islam film for Ethiopia

September 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Robele Ababya The ongoing outrage in the Islamic world against the anti-Islamic film was originated by little known individuals in the United States, where freedom of expression is sacrosanct under the 1st Amendment of the US Constitution. The outrage … read more »

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Israeli Demonization Week

February 6, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The title above may be a bit confusing, since the left and their media cohorts essentially treat every week as Israeli Demonization Week. So to be more precise: the official, organized, designated demonization of Israel known as Israeli Apartheid Week … read more »

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Arrest warrant issued for Arafat’s widow

November 1, 2011 by benim

Tunis – A Tunisian court has issued an international arrest warrant against the widow of the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat over alleged corruption, an official said on Monday. Justice ministry spokesperson Kadhem Zine el Abidine told AFP that a … read more »

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Abbas says Palestinians ready to return to talks

September 23, 2011 by benim

New York – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Friday he was ready to return to the negotiations with the Israelis, saying he did not want to isolate or delegitimise Israel. “Here I declare that the Palestine Liberation Organisation is … read more »

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Kenya Anti-Graft Czar Denies Political Interference

June 17, 2011 by benim

The top official of Kenya’s Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC) has denied suggestions that political interference is thwarting his organization’s mandate to investigate public officials accused of corruption. PLO Lumumba said since he took office eight months ago, he has not received … read more »

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Biography: Idi Amin Dada

January 7, 2011 by benim

Idi Amin Dada, who became known as the ‘Butcher of Uganda’ for his brutal, despotic rule whilst president of Uganda in the 1970s, is possibly the most notorious of all Africa’s post-independence dictators. Amin seized power in a military coup … read more »

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