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Global Politics FUF: The Struggle To Redeem And Renew Uganda Continues Amii Omara-Otunnu July 23,2014 0 Prof. Amii Omara-Otunnu, FUF Chairman [Op-Ed: Statement] FREEDOM AND UNITY FRONT (FUF): THE STRUGGLE TO REDEEM AND RENEW UGANDA CONTINUES I write as Chairman of Freedom and Unity Front (FUF) to report to members, friends and well wishers that the organization that was formed on October 6, 2013 to perform the historical missions to champion national reconciliation and healing, to banish the culture of violence and...	US Politics Israel And Palestine: Why US Mid-East Policy On Wrong Side of History And World Opinion By Dr Wilmer J Leon III July 25,2014 0 Prime Minister Netanyahu: UN voted for war crimes inquiry These were President Obama's words in Cairo in 2009: “Israelis must acknowledge that just as Israel's right to exist cannot be denied, neither can Palestine's. The United States does not accept the legitimacy of continued Israeli settlements. This construction violates previous agreements and undermines efforts to achieve peace. It is time for these settlements to stop. Israel must also live...	Global Politics Uganda: FUF Carries Liberation Torch For Late Lt. Col John Charles Ogole Walter Odoch July 25,2014 0 *The late Lt. Col. Ogole* [Op-Ed] I write on behalf of CDC to state our commitment to Freedom and Unity Front (FUF) and to the core principles it stands for. In spite of what the late Lt. Col John Charles Ogole suffered in the hands of his foes; and to demonstrate that as Ugandans, we can transcend our sad history and work with all, as Chairman of CDC he took the courageous steps to make the partnership agreement with General...
NY Watch CEMOTAP’s JULY FORUM SPEAKERS: FATHER LUCAS AND BOB LAW Special To The Black Star News July 26,2014 0 Father Lawrence Lucas and Brother Bob Law will bring invaluable information to CEMOTAP’S audience on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 2:P.M. Father Lucas often described in corporate media as a Black radical theologian is revered in the community as a religious leader who uses his position to support victims of the criminal justice system. He served for many years as chaplain at Rikers Island prison. He was among the first to denounce the convictions...	Global Politics Commentary: United Uganda Opposition Paramount In Defeating Dictator Museveni Eric Kashambuzi July 26,2014 0 *Gen. Museveni; No Longer At Ease....* [Op-Ed] The politics of independent Uganda has been characterized by intimidation, physical violence and broken promises instead of liberal democracy and resolving disputes by peaceful negotiations. This atmosphere has: undermined political stability and socio-economic development; constrained human capital formation and quality leadership largely through brain drain; and, violated...	NY Watch New Photos: Charles Barron Demands Firing Of NYPD Officer Who Placed Pregnant Woman In Chokehold Special To The Black Star News July 28,2014 0 *Photo sequence said to show officer placing pregnant woman in chokehold -- source Operation P.O.W.E.R* Former Councilman Charles Barron, present Councilwoman Inez Barron and community residents will be joined at a press conference by a 7 months pregnant woman who was placed in a choke hold by a police officer along with her husband, whose arm was dislocated by police during the incident after he came to her rescue. The community will be demanding the...
US Politics U.S. Looks Forward To Meriam Yahya Ibrahim Ishag's Arrival Susan E. Rice July 25,2014 0 Meriam Yahya Ibrahim Ishag shown with husband Daniel Wani July 24 Statement by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on Meriam Yahya Ibrahim Ishag The United States is delighted that Meriam Yahya Ibrahim Ishag is now safe and free and will soon be traveling to the United States. For months, Americans of all faiths kept Ms. Ishag in their thoughts and prayers as Sudanese authorities sentenced her to...	Global Politics NIGER JAILS PROTESTORS ASKING TO SEE FRENCH MINING CONTRACT DETAILS Global Information Network July 23,2014 0 Jul. 21 (GIN) – Nigerien activists planning peaceful demonstrations during a recent visit of French President Francois Hollande found themselves in custody after police raided homes including that of Ali Idrissa, national coordinator of the Publish What You Pay coalition. The protestors were demanding to see the terms of a new uranium extraction contract between Niger and the French state-owned nuclear company Areva. "This goes to show that we're living in a dictatorship,"...