South Sudan: Stop gender war on women & promote their rights instead

MAGWI, Eastern Equatoria State – Gender-based violence and discrimination, widely considered human rights violations, are a setback to nation building. It’s time to heed this truth in South Sudan.

Pick of the week – Censorship around the world

As the UK Prime Minister David Cameron suggests there should be a crackdown on social… (Read more)

UN report on the Ogoniland oil spills could be catalyst for change

18/08/2011 | Disasters | View Comments

The shocking facts presented in the UNEP report on the Niger Delta oil disasters mean the conspiracy of silence between governments and oil companies has at last been broken

UN report claims war crimes as South Kordofan sees no end in fighting

17/08/2011 | Sudan | View Comments

Author’s name removed for security purposes, Kauda , Southern Kordofan (Picture from AfricanGlobe.net)
As days of… (Read more)

Pakistan: Celebrating Independence Day

16/08/2011 | Pakistan | View Comments

August 14 is the Independence Day of Pakistan which marks the date when the ccountry was liberated from British colonialism and emerged as a free nation. This year, August 14 was celebrated with jubilation not only in the streets of Pakistan but also in the blogosphere.