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When Chadians stay poor despite oil
Everyday, $40,000 US dollars in oil is pumped out of Chadian farmer Richard Betalum's land, with only 5 percent invested back into public infrastructure.
Oil breeds greed and both oil corporations and governments don't give a damn about the people. Everyday, $40,000 US dollars in oil is pumped out of Chadian farmer Richard Betalum's land, with only 5 percent invested back into pub... more -
African Bloggers
Bloggers in Africa fight government censorship to go above and beyond the role of mainstream journalists.
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Sudan cuts ties with Chad
Sudan severed ties with Chad Sunday, accusing its neighbor of backing a rebel assault on the capital and raising the possibility of new border clashes that could worsen Darfur's humanitarian crisis.
A curfew was lifted in Sudan's capital but residents hunkered inside and security remained tight a day after the government repulsed an unprecedented assault on Khartoum by Darfur rebels.
In the capital's twin city of Omdurman, frightened residents emerged slowly to find buildings pockmarked with bullet holes and streets littered with charred cars. Women draped in flowered gowns stepped around huge armored personnel carriers, inspecting the damage. The city's main market was closed and residents milled around on side streets, staying off main roads lined with checkpoints.
"We were worried at first, that Khartoum may again be unsafe," said Hatem, a 45-year-old Omdurman resident who would not give his last name, fearing government reprisal. "We are extremely cautious."
"Police are searching for rebels on the run and are pestering us for IDs," he said.
A curfew was lifted in Khartoum but not in Omdurman, where police told state media that more than 300 rebels were arrested and many more had tossed away their camouflage uniforms to blend in with urban civilians.
Credit: Associated Press Sudan severed ties with Chad Sunday, accusing its neighbor of backing a rebel assault on the capital and raising the possibility of ne... more -
Kidnapped archbishop found dead in Iraq
A Christian archbishop kidnapped in northern Iraq last month has been found dead, according to a Nineveh province official.
Chaldean Catholic Archbishop Paul Faraj Rahho's body was found Thursday near the town of Mosul, where he and three companions were ambushed by gunmen on February 29. A Christian archbishop kidnapped in northern Iraq last month has been found dead, according to a Nineveh province official. ... more -
Fighting Leaves Chad in Gruesome State
A failed rebel advance on the capital N'Djamena has left residents dealing with fly-infested bodies, destruction and hardened military rule. A failed rebel advance on the capital N'Djamena has left residents dealing with fly-infested bodies, destruction and hardened military... more
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African Bloggers Fight Against Bad Governance
Despite many challenges, their blogs are becoming increasingly popular, both inside and outside the continent.
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Genocide: Darfur: Boycott The Bejing Olympics
The one way to get the Chinese govt.to put pressure on Bashir to turn over his war criminals and to work to really end the genocide in Darfur is to boycott the Bejing Olympics. And not only will I boycott them, but I will boycott the stations that broadcast them and the companies buying airtime to sell their products. We must let our voices be heard. It is the only way. The one way to get the Chinese govt.to put pressure on Bashir to turn over his war criminals and to work to really end the genocide in... more
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Presidential Candidates On Darfur
None of the current candidates for president has a specific policy for Darfur outlined on their websites. I think it is time they were asked why that is. And there are videos for all the candidates located at the link above. I posted this one because it really looks like Hilllary Clinton is reading from a script instead of speaking from the heart. Why does politics have to be like this? None of the current candidates for president has a specific policy for Darfur outlined on their websites. I think it is time they were... more
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Chad ready to pardon French kidnappers
Chad President Idriss Deby said he is willing to pardon the 6 French aid workers who were convicted of trying to fly 103 children from Chad to Europe.
They were originally sentenced to 8 years hard labor but they were flown home last December to serve the equivalent time in France.
On French radio Chad President said if France's government requested he would be willing to pardon them. On hearing this the French presidency sent the request immediately.
This new development comes as France is helping Chad fight a rebel offensive. Chad President Idriss Deby said he is willing to pardon the 6 French aid workers who were convicted of trying to fly 103 children from... more -
Prominent Chad opposition members arrested
Four prominent members of the Chadian opposition have been arrested by security forces in N’Djamena. The whereabouts of Lol Mahamat Choua, Ngarlejy Yorongar, Ibni Oumar Mahamat Saleh, and Wadel Adbelkader Kamougué remain unknown since their arrest on Sunday.
Amnesty International has received information suggesting they may be detained at the city's presidential palace. No legal justification has been given by the authorities for their arrest. A spokesperson at the Presidency told Amnesty International on Tuesday that "they can not confirm whether these four people have been arrested." Four prominent members of the Chadian opposition have been arrested by security forces in N’Djamena. The whereabouts of Lol Mahamat Ch... more -
Chad clashes killed 100 people
At least 100 civilians were killed in last weekend's fighting between rebel and government forces in Chad.
The death toll is expected to rise as aid workers continue to collect dead bodies off of the streets. At least 100 civilians were killed in last weekend's fighting between rebel and government forces in Chad. ... more -
Chad rebels return to attack capital
Rebels returned to renew their assault on the capital of Chad after pulling back to allow tens of thousands of residents to flee. They are seeking to take down Idriss Deby, the president of Chad. The UN has strongly condemned the attack and has given the green light to other countries, like France, to help the Chadian government against the rebels. Rebels returned to renew their assault on the capital of Chad after pulling back to allow tens of thousands of residents to flee. They... more
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Chad rebels 'pushed from capital'
Rebels seeking to overthrow Chad's president have been driven out of the capital, the government has said. The rebels say they have made a strategic withdrawal to the eastern edge of N'Djamena, after entering the city over the weekend.
Aid agencies have reported many dead bodies on the streets and hundreds being treated in hospitals.
The UN called an emergency meeting in New York to discuss the crisis after UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called for a ceasefire and expressed concern at the "serious humanitarian situation of some 285,000 refugees and 180,000 internally displaced persons, as well as host communities, in eastern Chad."
Rebels seeking to overthrow Chad's president have been driven out of the capital, the government has said. The rebels say they have ma... more -
Chad rebels surround presidential palace
Hundreds of rebels stormed into the capital of Chad on Saturday, clashing with government troops and surrounding the presidential palace after a three-day advance through the oil-producing central African nation, officials and witnesses said. France has began evacuating French and foreign nationals from the city.
Chad's ambassador to Ethiopia said the capital had not fallen and that President Idriss Deby was "fine" in his palace.
Nothing to see here, move along.
Reuters today reports, 'one of the leaders of the rebels, Mahamat Nouri, had agreed to a ceasefire and negotiations with government forces following mediation by Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi...But a rebel spokesman, Henchi Ordjo, told Reuters that the rebel fighters were simply holding back an assault on the palace to allow Deby the opportunity to leave'. Hundreds of rebels stormed into the capital of Chad on Saturday, clashing with government troops and surrounding the presidential pala... more -
French Aid Workers Guilty of Attempted Kidnap in Chad Get 8 Years Hard Labour
The 6 French aid workers who were arrested in October for trying to fly children from Chad to Europe have been found guilty of attempted kidnapping and sentenced to 8 years of hard labour. France is asking Chad to implement a judicial accord that will allow the workers to serve the jail term in their own country. The 6 French aid workers who were arrested in October for trying to fly children from Chad to Europe have been found guilty of attempt... more
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Over 100 children kidnapped angers French President
The kidnapping over hundred children from villages in Chad by French charity workers that should raise the eyes of Unicef into the possible links toward international child trafficking. The kidnapping over hundred children from villages in Chad by French charity workers that should raise the eyes of Unicef into the pos... more
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Sarkozy negotiates workers' release in Chad
Seven Europeans were released earlier Sunday after Nicolas Sarkozy held one-hour talks with Chad's president. The seven were accused of kidnapping.
This is the second time this year that France has helped negotiate the release of European Prisoners. Earlier this year, Nicolas' now ex-wife, Cecilia, visited Libya and negotiated directly with Gadaffi in a successful mission to free five jailed Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian doctor. Seven Europeans were released earlier Sunday after Nicolas Sarkozy held one-hour talks with Chad's president. The seven were accused o... more -
Nathaniel Parker in Chad
Actor Nathaniel Parker, together with documentary maker Paul Welsh, recently visited Chad with Concern Worldwide.
Having helped to front the Disaster Emergencies Committee's Darfur and Chad Crisis Appeal, Nathaniel went to Chad to see the conditions there for himself. Actor Nathaniel Parker, together with documentary maker Paul Welsh, recently visited Chad with Concern Worldwide. ... more -
French Charity Accused of Child Trafficking
Chad officials have accused French charity "Children Rescue" of trafficking orphans from Darfur to families in France paying 2,000 for each child. Chad officials have accused French charity "Children Rescue" of trafficking orphans from Darfur to families in France paying 2,000 fo... more
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Unchecked Violence in Darfur Now Consumes Eastern Chad
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