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Mali: Two soldiers freed under the auspices of the ICRC

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Two Malian soldiers captured by the Alliance des Touaregs du Nord Mali pour le changement (ATNMC), led by Ibrahim Ag Bahanga, were handed over to the...

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The Soldiers Are Coming Back Again

africa » gambia

Monday, August 11, 2008

From Mauritania to Guinea-Bissau, soldiers have suddenly developed arenewed taste for power. It hasn’t been like this for some time now. With...

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Rwanda: First training course for military legal advisers in international humanitarian law

africa » rwanda » kigali

Thursday, July 10, 2008

From 7 to 11 July 2008, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Rwandan Defence Forces (RDF) are running a training course in...

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GUINEA: Mutinous soldiers stand down after pay-off

africa » guinea » conakry

IRIN NEWS http://irinnews.org

Monday, June 02, 2008

According to initial reports 101 people have been injured and twokilled in the Guinean capital Conakry since 26 May when militaryofficers demanding...

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General Tamba to Command Gallant Farming Soldiers?

Africa » Gambia

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Yesterday’s story and pictures about members of the Gambia Armed Forces thoroughly cleaning up an area of Bakau set a fantastic example for us all in...

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Zimbabwe opposition under attack

africa » zimbabwe » harare

Amnesty International http://www.amnesty.org

Monday, April 14, 2008

Opposition parties in Zimbabwe have complained ofviolence against people perceived to be their supporters. There have beenallegations of police and...

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BURUNDI: Demobilisation hits snag

africa » burundi » bujumbura

IRIN

Thursday, April 03, 2008

Hundreds of Burundian soldiers scheduled for demobilisation under a donor-recommended programme have refused to complete the process until various...

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Mali: Four soldiers evacuated following ICRC visit

africa » mali » kidal

International Committee of the Red Cross

Monday, March 31, 2008

On 26 and 27 March the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) visited 35 Malian soldiers and two police officers being held by Ibrahim Ag...

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Car Thief Sentenced

africa » gambia » brikama

Monday, March 31, 2008

The BrikamaMagistrates’ Court has sentenced one Sulayman Bah for stealing a motor vehicleas well as escaping from lawful custody.Accordingto court...

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COMOROS: New polls promised as military take over Anjouan

africa » comoros » anjouan

IRIN

Friday, March 28, 2008

Comoros will establish an interim government on the island of Anjouan by the end of the week, paving the way for a swift democratic election on the...

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