Thailand jails man for 30 years for insulting the monarchy on Facebook
A Thai man has been jailed for 30 years for insulting the monarchy on Facebook, in one of the toughest known sentences passed under the junta-ruled kingdom’s draconian royal defamation law. Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, 87, is protected by rules known as lèse-majesté (injured majesty), under which anyone convicted of insulting the king, queen, heir […]
Russia marks anniversary of its ban on Western food by destroying contraband
Russia marked the one-year anniversary of its ban on Western agricultural products Thursday with an effort to destroy contraband food, a move that has raised controversy amid the nation’s economic downturn. President Vladimir Putin’s order to destroy the illegal imports underlines the Kremlin’s determination to enforce the ban amid continuing tensions with the West over […]
Tribal, Religious Sentiments Fuel Boko Haram Crisis – Former Army Chief
Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Kenneth Minimah has blamed the escalation of Boko Haram terrorism on its use to advance sectional, tribal, religious and political interests. Minimah made this known yesterday in his valedictory speech during a pulling out parade in his honour at the Army Headquarters Garrison, Mogadishu Cantonment Abuja. He […]
Nigerian Govt Fires Eight Oil Board Executive Directors
The ongoing effort by President Muhammadu Buhari to reform and reposition the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has further claimed all the Corporation’s eight group executive directors (GEDs). The development comes barely 24 hours after the president sacked the Corporation’s group managing director, Engr Joseph Dawha, and appointed Dr. Ibe Kachikwu to the position with […]
Namibian Police Need Help in Tracing Three Suspected Thieves
The police have requested the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of three suspects in connection with cases of theft from employees and theft under false pretences. The three being sought to assist the police with their investigations are Mathias ‘Mandala’ Erastus, 29, Edison Indongo Uunona, 35, and Soabeb Rogelio Modardus, 36. Anyone with information […]
Namibian Cabinet Tightens Screws On Fugitives
Government is busy tightening the legal screws to ensure Namibia is no longer a safe haven for international fugitives fleeing justice in their own countries. The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Tjekero Tweya, said this on Tuesday when he held a briefing on cabinet decisions. He announced that Cabinet had approved an action plan […]
SA Man Fears for His Life in Malawi After Court Ruling
A South African Sibiya Mulungusi, is reportedly living in fear in Malawi after he was ordered by a court to pay MK100, 000.00 for killing Malawian due to reckless driving. Malawi24 understands that the 21 year old who was fined earlier this week, is being afraid of being ‘manhandled’ by locals who are against the […]
Mozambican Mido Macia trial to continue – Daveyton police plead not guilty
The trial of nine former Daveyton policemen accused of killing Mozambican minibus taxi driver Mido Macia is expected to continue in the High Court in Pretoria on Monday. He died from head and chest injuries, Gauteng chief state pathologist Dr Solly Skosana testified on Friday. His head and jaw were lacerated and swollen. He had […]
Reports from Western Sahara make clear Moroccan authorities continue to commit serious human rights violations
Reports from Western Sahara make clear that Moroccan authorities continue to commit serious human rights violations against the Sahrawi people, said RFK Center for Human Rights. According to an article posted on its site, in its latest report on human rights violations in Western Sahara between January and June 2015, RFK Center said “reports from […]