The administration of United States President Joe Biden has called for the rapid deployment of a kenya_led security forces to Haiti following the killing of three missionaries working with a US group in the violence-hit Caribbean country. The appeal on Friday came shortly after the non-profit Missions in Haiti Inc announced that three of its missionaries…
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UN impulses US to put an end on deportation flight to Haiti
The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) has called on the United States to stop forcibly returning Haitians to their home country, which is facing a months-long surge in gang violence and continued political instability. In a social media post on Friday, UNHCR urged US President Joe Biden’s administration “to refrain from forcibly returning Haitians who may…
We’re still engaged with West African juntas ,US
By Ronald sserwadda The US is still engaged with Niger and Chad, despite withdrawing troops from the countries, the head of the US Africa Command has told the BBC. On Wednesday, dozens of US troops left Chad after the country’s military leaders raised concerns over their presence ahead of the 6 May elections. Gen…
Biden pledges to defend Philippines from any attack in South China Sea.
President Joe Biden has pledged that the US will come to the defense of the Philippines in the event of any armed attack in the South China Sea, reaffirming America’s commitment to its ally. Mr Biden’s comments come amid regular skirmishes and rising tensions between Chinese and Philippine coast guard vessels in the disputed waterway….
Judge Blocks Trump’s Lawyers From Naming Witnesses in Documents Case.
The special counsel had asked that the names of about two dozen government witnesses be redacted from a public version of a court filing to protect against potential threats or harassment. Granting a request by federal prosecutors, the judge overseeing former President Donald J. Trump’s classified documents case ordered his lawyers on Tuesday to redact…
Trump says he wouldn’t sign abortion ban if elected as a republican
Former US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he would not sign a federal abortion ban if one reached his desk were he to be elected in November. It’s Trump’s firmest response to date on a national abortion ban. He has simultaneously claimed credit for appointing the Supreme Court justices who helped overturn Roe v. Wade while…
Israel cancels Washington visit after US allows UN Gaza ceasefire resolution to pass.
Conflicts between the United States and Israel were exposed on Monday when Washington stood aside and allowed the UN Security Council to pass a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The US decision to abstain on the vote prompted Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cancel a scheduled trip to the US by two…
UN passes a first resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza as US abstains.
The UN Security Council has called for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza, after the US did not veto the measure in a shift from its previous position. It also demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. It is the first time the council has called for a ceasefire since the war began in…
