Tag Archives: William Hague
As the G8 discusses sexual violence in the DRC, perpetrators and victims speak out about mass rape in Minova. Pete Jones in Minov, The Guardian, Congo: an army sergeant who says he was ordered to rape by his commanding officer. … read more »
Nigerian president claims some of seven victims of kidnap gang could have survived. Nigeria’s President: The government has been working to rescue them William Hague described killings as ‘act of cold-blooded murder’ Blamed execution on fears Britain was about to … read more »
A Nigerian Islamist group that killed seven foreign hostages it had been holding since February has posted a video of their bodies on the Internet. Italian and Greek authorities confirmed on Sunday that a British, an Italian, a Greek and … read more »
by Ian Scoones The international media has had an appalling record of balanced reporting on Zimbabwe over the last 12 years. A single narrative, repeating the myths we attempted to demolish in our book is endlessly repeated. All is disaster, … read more »
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Kofi Annan has vowed to continue efforts to secure a ceasefire and launch political negotiations in Syria, despite continuing attacks on rebel-held areas and claims that government forces killed 1,000 people in the eight days before a truce was due … read more »
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Tagged Africa news, African news, Annan, Bashar Al-Assad, Free Syrian Army, IndepthAfrica, Kofi Annan, Politics of Syria, Syria, United Nations Security Council, William Hague
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UN nuclear inspectors have arrived in Iran for more talks with officials about the country’s controversial nuclear programme. It is the second visit in a month by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), reflecting growing international concerns about alleged weapons … read more »
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Tagged Benjamin Netanyahu, European Union, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Tehran, United States, William Hague
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Dealing with the Iranian nuclear programme is a “crisis coming down the tracks” which could lead to military conflict in the Middle East, the Foreign Secretary warns. In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, the Foreign Secretary says that Iran … read more »
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Tagged Britain, Daily Telegraph, Hague, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Iran, Israel, Middle East, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, William Hague
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Somalia has started a major operation to remove tens of thousands of people who have been squatting in government buildings in the capital. Mogadishu’s mayor told the BBC that alternative housing was not being provided, as the squatters were able … read more »
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Tagged Al-Shabaab, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Mogadishu, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, Somalia, United Nations, William Hague
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Somalia has started a major operation to remove tens of thousands of people who have been squatting in government buildings in the capital. Mogadishu’s mayor told the BBC that alternative housing was not being provided, as the squatters were able … read more »
Britain has appointed its first ambassador to war-torn Somalia in more than two decades. The announcement came Thursday, as British Foreign Secretary William Hague made a landmark visit to the Horn of Africa country, where he spoke with reporters after … read more »
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Tagged Ban Ki-moon, Horn of Africa, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, London, Mogadishu, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Sheikh Sharif Ahmed, Somalia, William Hague
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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 »
Posted in News, Nigeria, West Africa
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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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KANO, Nigeria – (AP) — A coordinated attack by a radical Islamist sect in north Nigeria’s largest city killed at least 143 people, a hospital official said Saturday, representing the extremist group’s deadliest assault since beginning its campaign of terror … read more »
Posted in Conflict/Tragedy, Hottest News, Nigeria, Spotlight, West Africa
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Tagged Boko Haram, Friday, Goodluck Jonathan, Islamism, Kano, Nigeria, Saturday, William Hague
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November 30, 2011 by benim
Britain is evacuating its embassy staff from Iran a day after protesters stormed its mission in the capital Tehran. The workers were forced to flee to safety after dozens of hardline student protesters smashed windows, torched cars and burnt Union … read more »
Posted in America, Global Issues
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Tagged About Africa, Africa news, African History, African Maps, All Africa, Barack Obama, breaking news, East Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, IndepthNigeria, Iran, List of diplomatic missions of the United Kingdom, London, nothafrica, Tehran, United States, West Africa, William Hague
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November 16, 2011 by benim
London – British intelligence agencies have helped disrupt a plan to kill Western representatives in Libya and attack the country’s interim leaders, Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Wednesday. In a rare speech on Britain’s secret intelligence efforts, Hague also … read more »
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October 20, 2011 by benim
Algiers – Algeria should co-operate with the new regime in Libya over members of the Gaddafi family who took refuge there, British Foreign Secretary William Hague told reporters on Wednesday. The fugitive leader’s daughter Aisha fled to Algeria late in … read more »
October 18, 2011 by benim
Tripoli – Libyan revolutionary forces have captured almost all of Bani Walid, one of Muammar Gaddafi’s last remaining strongholds, but still face pockets of resistance as they try to end a weeks-long standoff, officials say. Fierce resistance in Bani Walid … read more »
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Tagged Bani Walid, Bani Walid District, Gaddafi, IndepthAfrica, IndepthGhana, IndepthMultimedia, IndepthNigeria, IndepthSouthAfrica, IndepthWorld, Libya, Muammar al-Gaddafi, NATO, Nigeria, Nigeria news, Nigeria online, North Africa, Pan African News, Southern Africa, Tripoli, West Africa, William Hague
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October 18, 2011 by benim
Tripoli – British Foreign Secretary William Hague warned Libya’s neighbours on Monday not to shelter Muammar Gaddafi or members of his entourage who have been indicted by the International Criminal Court. “We’ve been very active in reminding other countries in … read more »
Posted in Libya, News, North Africa
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Tagged Bani Walid District, Hague, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, IndepthGhana, IndepthMultimedia, IndepthNigeria, IndepthSouthAfrica, IndepthWorld, International Criminal Court, Libya, Muammar al-Gaddafi, Nigeria, Nigeria news, Nigeria online, North Africa, Pan African News, Southern Africa, Tripoli, West Africa, William Hague
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September 8, 2011 by benim
A public inquiry has found that an innocent Iraqi civilian died after suffering an “appalling episode of serious, gratuitous violence” while in British Army custody. The sustained abuse inflicted on father-of-two Baha Mousa, 26, represented a “very serious breach of … read more »
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Tagged Baha Mousa, British Army, Donald Payne (British Army soldier), IndepthAfrica, IndepthGhana, IndepthMultimedia, IndepthNigeria, IndepthSouthAfrica, IndepthWorld, Ministry of Defence, Mousa, Nigeria, Nigeria news, Nigeria online, North Africa, Pan African News, Queen's Lancashire Regiment, Sir William Gage 7th Baronet, Southern Africa, West Africa, William Hague
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Cairo – Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi pledged “martyrdom or death” after rebels captured his compound in the capital, media reports said on Wednesday. A Tripoli radio station quoted Gaddafi as saying he abandoned the Bab al-Azizya compound as “tactical … read more »
London – Tripoli slammed Britain’s “irresponsible and illegal” decision to recognise rebels as Libya’s legitimate ruler and expel diplomats loyal to strongman Muammar Gaddafi from the London embassy. British Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Wednesday he had invited the … read more »
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British Foreign Secretary William Hague demanded that Moamer Kadhafi step down but said the Libyan leader may be allowed to remain in the North African country. Speaking ahead of talks in London with French counterpart Alain Juppe, Hague said Britain … read more »
Posted in Libya, News, North Africa
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London – British Foreign Secretary William Hague on Monday demanded that Muammar Gaddafi step down but said the Libyan leader may be allowed to remain in the North African country. Speaking ahead of talks in London with French counterpart Alain … read more »
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In a chilling manifesto begun shortly afterwards, Breivik, 32, boasted of his admiration for the English Defence League and other anti-Islamic organisations. The document was signed ‘Andrew Berwick’ – an English translation of his name – and he referred to … read more »
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Tagged About Africa, Africa news, African History, African Maps, All Africa, Arab League, breaking news, Daily Mail, Daily Telegraph, East Africa, English Defence League, Far-right politics, Fundamentalist Christianity, IndepthAfrica, IndepthGhana, IndepthMultimedia, IndepthNigeria, IndepthSouthAfrica, IndepthWorld, North Africa, Pan African News, Southern Africa, Tony Blair, Utøya, West Africa, William Hague
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A close ally of Robert Mugabe has called for talks with Britain’s Conservative-led government, praising the Conservative Party’s historic approach to Zimbabwe Jonathan Moyo, Mr Mugabe’s communications chief, said Prime Minister David Cameron could repair relations between his country … read more »
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Speculation about his health is greater than ever and new names are emerging as supposed front-runners in the race to succeed him, but Robert Mugabe is in no hurry to leave. The latest politician to be touted as Zimbabwe’s heir … read more »
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* Italian ministers say Libyan future cannot include Gaddafi or his family * State TV appearance is first time Libyan dictator has been seen since youngest son Saif was killed in airstrike * Rebel fighters claim they have captured Misrata … read more »
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London – Hidden documents about the British army’s suppression of the 1950s Mau Mau uprising in Kenya were treated by officials as a “guilty secret”, an internal review found on Monday. Four elderly Kenyans who say they were tortured are … read more »
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Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Sunday he was expelling the Libyan ambassador following attacks on the British embassy in Tripoli blamed on Moamer Kadhafi’s forces. Hague confirmed reports that the British diplomatic compound in the Libyan capital had been … read more »
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Demonstrators torched British and Italian diplomatic buildings in Tripoli on Sunday, after Libya accused NATO of trying to assassinate Moamer Kadhafi in an attack that killed one of his sons and three grandchildren. And the port in the besieged rebel-held … read more »
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Malawi expelled Britain’s top diplomat to the southern African nation on Wednesday for criticising the president, sparking a tit-for-tat reprisal from London and threats of further action. A diplomatic spat between the countries became full blown Wednesday when Malawi declared … read more »
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