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August 2007
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31.08.2007
BOGOTA, Aug 31 (OneWorld) - A Colombian indigenous community has called for an end to the use of anti-personnel mines in the country after an explosion killed two men.
more...From: OneWorld US Related topics/regions: [Colombia] [Indigenous rights] [Justice and crime] [Arms & military] [Conflict] [Landmines] Image: Landmine. © Spinndoctor (flickr)
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19.08.2007
COPENHAGEN, Aug 18 (OneWorld) - Though China would like to be seen at the next Olympics as a major world power that stands for international peace, an Olympic-style torch relay that began in Africa this week is painting a different picture of the giant Asian nation.
more...From: OneWorld US Related topics/regions: [Sudan] [China] [Activism] [Ethics & value systems] [Geopolitics] [Conflict] [Peace] Image: After lighting the torch, Mia Farrow and an 8-year-old Darfuri refugee walk into a sandstorm. © Dream for Darfur
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14.08.2007
BADDAWI CAMP, Northern Lebanon, Aug 13 (IPS) - Palestinians displaced by the fighting at the northern Lebanese refugee camp Nahr al-Bared have accused the Lebanese Army of torturing and abusing civilians.
more...From: Inter Press Service (IPS) Related topics/regions: [Lebanon] [Refugees] [Human rights] [Social exclusion] [Arms & military] [Terrorism] |
03.08.2007
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 3 (OneWorld) - Groups involved in worldwide humanitarian efforts welcomed the UN Security Council decision this week to send a hybrid force to Darfur, but demanded it send its peacekeepers to the war-torn region immediately.
more...From: OneWorld US Related topics/regions: [Sudan] [Geopolitics] [Conflict] [Conflict resolution] [Peace] [United Nations] Image: Displaced Darfuri woman gathers grass to sell in the marketplace. © Refugees International
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