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workersolidarity · 5 months

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🇺🇬🇨🇩 🚨 UGANDA BEGINS WITHDRAWEL OF 1'000 TROOPS FROM PEACEKEEPING MISSION IN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

The Ugandan Military began the withdrawal of 1'000 troops deployed in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the regional peacekeeping force stationed in the country.

The move comes after Kinasha's Military issued a statement late Friday announcing a decision not to extend the mandate of the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) beyond Dec. 8th.

According to the statement, the pull-out of Military assets in a phased manner, gradual and orderly, and sequentially deployed in March, 2023 will end on Jan. 7th, 2024.

"UPDF will ensure to expedite the pull-out of its forces and equipment within the approved timelines as enshrined in the extraordinary meeting of EAC CDFS (Chief of Defense Forces) held on Dec. 6," said Capt. Ahmad Hassan Kato, UPDF's contingent spokesperson.

CDF's meetings in Arusha, Tanzania, upheld DRC's decision and recommended to EAC defense ministers that EACRF officially ceases operations in the east African country, with immediate effect from Dec 8th.

Following the decision, Uganda, Burundi, Kenya, and South Sudan deployed troops to the region, which was endorsed and adopted by the regional leaders at the 3rd East African Community Heads of State Conclave on Peace and Security in eastern DRC, held in Nairobi last June.

"Uganda contingent urges all armed groups (in eastern DRC) to facilitate the withdrawal of the UPDF troops by observing total ceasefire so as to allow the forces to exit from the mission area safely," said Kato.

According to the Ugandan Military, other troops deployed to the eastern DRC as part of a joint military operation with their Congolese counterparts will continue the hunt against the Allied Democratic Forces in the region.

Via@XinhuaNews

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kenyagist · 10 months

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Latest News in Uganda: Breaking Headlines and Updates from Kampala

Stay informed about the latest happenings in Uganda with our comprehensive coverage of breaking news, travel updates, and today’s headlines. From political developments to travel insights, we bring you real-time information about Uganda’s vibrant capital city, Kampala, and beyond. Discover the most recent stories, stay up-to-date with current affairs, and delve into the heart of Ugandan news.…

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ecoamerica · 23 days

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Watch the American Climate Leadership Awards 2024 now: https://youtu.be/bWiW4Rp8vF0?feature=shared

The American Climate Leadership Awards 2024 broadcast recording is now available on ecoAmerica's YouTube channel for viewers to be inspired by active climate leaders. Watch to find out which finalist received the $50,000 grand prize! Hosted by Vanessa Hauc and featuring Bill McKibben and Katharine Hayhoe!

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rebelcosmonaut · 11 months

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My heart breaks for our queer brothers and sisters in Uganda. I'll do some more research about what folks can do for them.

Pride month is coming, friends. While we celebrate and hold tight to our dwindling rights here in the states, we must remember those queer folks across the world who face persecution for living a true life. These are hard times for many, but we are stronger together!

#queer #uganda news #pride month #news #lgbtq #lgbtq community #uganda

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sayruq · 3 months

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“Justice Sebutinde ruling at the ICJ does not represent the Government of Uganda’s position on the situation in Palestine,” Uganda’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Adonia Ayebare, wrote on X. “Uganda’s support for the plight of the Palestinian people has been expressed through our voting pattern at the United Nations.”

#yemen #jerusalem #tel aviv #current events #palestine #free palestine #gaza #free gaza #news on gaza #palestine news #news update #war news #war on gaza #icj hearing #south africa #uganda #gaza genocide

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newscast1 · 1 year

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9 killed in stampede in Uganda shopping mall

At least nine people have been killed in a stampede in a shopping mall in Uganda on Sunday. New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 1, 2023 15:48 IST There was a stampede when people rushed outside the mall to watch the fireworks display. (Photo: Facebook) By India Today Web Desk: At least nine people have been killed in a stampede in a shopping mall in Uganda on Sunday. People were gathered at the Freedom…

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#fireworks #killed #mall #new year celebrations #shopping #stampede #Uganda #uganda mall stampede #uganda news #uganda shopping mall stampede #uganda stampede

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hicginewsagency · 2 years

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Minister Nabakooba loses as court confirms Joyce Bagala as Mityana Woman MP

By Adam Bukenya updated at 1516 EAT on Friday 24th 2022 The Court of Appeal has declared former NBS TV journalist, Joyce Bagala Ntwatwa as the duly elected Woman Member of Parliament for Mityana District. Bagala beat Lands Minister Nabakooba in the January 14 polls for the Mityana Woman MP position prompting the latter to challenge the election in court. Joyce Bagala Woman Mp Mityana during…

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reasonsforhope · 8 months

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"When Ghana’s parliament voted to decriminalise suicide and attempted suicide in March, Prof Joseph Osafo felt a weight lift from his shoulders.

Osafo, head of psychology at the University of Ghana, had been engaged in a near 20-year battle to abolish the law – brought in by the British – which stated that anyone who attempts suicide should face imprisonment or a fine.

“It was a very good feeling. I felt like a certain burden had been removed. I was extremely elated,” he remembers. “Then the next morning, I realised we had a lot of work to do.”

Four countries decriminalised suicide in just the past year

Ghana is one of four countries to have decriminalised suicide in the past year – Malaysia, Guyana and Pakistan are the others. More could soon follow, which campaigners say is a sign of greater awareness and understanding of mental health. Kenya and Uganda have filed petitions to overturn laws and members of the UN group of Small Island Developing States have committed to decriminalise. Discussions are also being held in Nigeria and Bangladesh.

“There seems to be a domino effect taking place,” says Muhammad Ali Hasnain, a barrister from United for Global Mental Health, a group calling for decriminalisation. “As one country decriminalises suicide, others start to follow suit.”

“It is quite unusual,” adds Sarah Kline, the organisation’s chief executive. “It’s a huge sign of progress and an important step forward for the populations most at risk, as well as the countries as a whole.” ...

A large number of laws were introduced by the British during colonial rule. Suicide was decriminalised in England, Wales and Northern Ireland in the 1960s – it was never criminalised in Scotland...

The results of these punishments can be “devastating” and present “a huge barrier” to addressing the problem, says Natalie Drew, a technical officer with the mental health policy and service development team at the World Health Organization. Health experts and advocates argue that suicide should be treated as a public health issue rather than a crime.

Criminalising suicide denies people the right to access health services and discriminates against them because of something they’re experiencing, Drew adds. Research shows that in countries where suicide has been decriminalised, people can seek help for mental health and rates tend to then decline.

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In September, the WHO is due to release a guide on decriminalising suicide for policymakers, with explanations of how countries have managed it...

“[Ghana’s decision] should have an impact on the work ongoing in other countries, especially in the Africa region,” says Osafo. Within the past couple of months, he has set up a mental health working group with representatives from about 20 African countries, and one of the biggest issues on the agenda is decriminalisation of suicide, he says. “Nigeria is active, Cameroon is active … Kenya has joined and is doing fantastic work. We have Uganda. People have been asking us how we did it.”

Since suicide was decriminalised in Malaysia last month, Anita Abu Bakar, founder and president of the Mental Illness Awareness and Support Association (Miasa), has already seen things change. Crisis response teams and helplines are expanding, and money from the mental health budget is being given to organisations who work in the community. “This is the shift we’re so happy to see,” she says. “It was such an archaic law.”

She adds: “I’m a person with lived experience. What does decriminalisation mean to people like me? We feel supported, we feel this conversation can go to a different level. Obviously decriminalisation is not the only way to prevent suicide, but it’s a big one. I’m happy for this progressive move – better late than never. I’m excited to see what happens next, not just for Malaysia but for the rest of us.”"

-via The Guardian, July 20, 2023

#cw suicide #cw sui mention #ghana #malaysia #guyana #pakistan #nigeria #kenya #uganda #cameroon #mental health #mental illness #healthcare access #decriminalization #england #colonialism #good news #cw sui attempt #suicide

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allthecanadianpolitics · 4 months

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In the 11th hour, the deportation order that would have sent a 25-year-old gay man back to Uganda was cancelled Friday. “The government stepped in, they intervened to cancel the removal, and they’ve offered my client a seven-month temporary resident permit along with an open work permit so he can pursue other options,” the man’s lawyer Michael Battista confirmed. “The battle isn’t over for him. He hasn’t been given permanent resident status. He’s been given the opportunity to file further applications next year when he becomes eligible for them.”

Tagging @politicsofcanada @allthegeopolitics

#cdnpoli #canada #canadian politics #canadian news #deportation #refugees #uganda #LGBTQ+#migrant justice

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gwydionmisha · 2 months

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#Uganda #Fellowship Foundation #Kill the Gays Law #LGBTQIA+#Democrats #Genocide #News #Mark Pocan

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beardedmrbean · 11 months

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Uganda greenlights death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality' in controversial crackdown

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itsmenefertiti · 6 months

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A historical lesson about the countries, cities and regions that were nominated to be a homeland to Israel.

1. State of Ararat (Buffalo, NY)

The American Jewish diplomat and journalist, Mordechai Manuel Noah, proposed the idea of establishing a homeland for the Jews in Buffalo, New York, in 1825, however the Jews weren’t fond of the idea.

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2. State of Argentina

In 1891, the Jews relied on agricultural colonialism under the supervision of the German Jew Maurice de Hirsch, who bought millions of hectares in Argentina, however the idea and plan failed and the Jews had to emigrate from there as a result of economic crises in Argentina.

Source: Anatolia - BBC

3. State of Sinai (Sinai, Egypt)

In 1897, the founder of international Zionism, Theodor Herzl, wanted to settle Jews in the city of Al-Arish in the Egyptian Sinai Peninsula, which was under British colonial rule, but the rejection of the idea by the Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid prevented its implementation.

Source: Anatolia - BBC

4. State of Uganda

In 1903, British Colonial Secretary Chamberlain proposed establishing a temporary homeland for the Jews in Uganda, but the idea received great opposition from the Zionists, who saw Palestine as the only appropriate place to establish their state.

Source: Anatolia - BBC

5. Birobidzhan State

The Jews planned to build a state in the city of Birobidzhan in the Jewish Autonomous Oblast region, which prompted them to emigrate there in 1928, but that ended after Soviet leader Stalin suppressed them, executed the head of government, and closed the synagogues.

Source: Anatolia - BBC

They were against making Uganda a homeland because they have the perception that Palestine is the appropriate land to establish their state. This just means that they had it all in their mind a long time ago from decades and centuries. They had a plan all along!!!

Imagine after all this, they still claim they have a “land” and they are the rightful owners of the Palestinian land. If Palestine was originally their land why did they have many attempts conquering other lands to make it their home? the only answer is that they have no homeland.

#free palestine #palestine #gaza #the land is palestinian land #genocide #colonialism #barbarism #aggression #violence #israel #argentina #buffalo new york #sinai egypt #Uganda #Birobidzhan

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harlansthoughts · 8 months

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for all the aggravated homosexuals out there

#gay #lgbtq #lgbtqia #lgbt pride #lgbtq community #lgbtqiia+#news #uganda #homosexuality #aggravated homosexuality #lmfao

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akonoadham · 10 months

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On October 12, 2011, BBC News reported that 9,000 children from Ugunda in Africa were missing and that at least 400 of them were abducted and trafficked to the United Kingdom to be used for blood rituals.

Testimonies from many of these children have revealed that once they arrive in Britain, they are exposed to violent and degrading treatments, often involving the forced extraction of their blood to be used for clients demanding blood rituals.

One boy explained how witch-doctors took his blood to be used in such rituals: "The traffickers or witch-doctors take your hair and cut your arms, legs, heads and genitals and collect the blood. They say if you speak out I can kill you."

According to a US State Department report, Uganda had become one of the main source countries for children to be bought and smuggled to Britain. Some 9,000 children went gone missing in the country over those past four years.

#forbidden knowledge #uploads #Uganda #Africa #united kingdom #bbc news home #bbc news world #bbc news

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dropsofsciencenews · 1 month

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Chimpanzee Mothers: Champions of Play Even in Times of Food Scarcity

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A recent study conducted in Kibale National Park in Uganda has revealed a surprising behavior among female chimpanzees: despite the scarcity of food, mothers continue to play with their young, playing a crucial role in the physical and social development of their offspring.

Kibale National Park is known to be the most densely populated primate forest in the world, with over 1,000 chimpanzees residing there. Researchers, led by Zarin Machanda and Kris Sabbi from Harvard University, began habituating chimpanzees to human presence in 1987, collecting detailed behavioral observations including climbing, feeding, grooming, and play.

Through the examination of 3,891 episodes of adult play recorded within the chimpanzee community of Kanyawara, researchers not only observed that this practice persists in adults unlike most other mammals, but also evaluated how adult play is influenced by diet quality. While play between adults and unrelated immatures decreased during food scarcity, play between mothers and offspring persisted, suggesting that this type of play was less constrained compared to play with other partners.

The observation that mothers continue to play with their young despite food scarcity underscores the crucial importance of play in the animal world and the extraordinary dedication of chimpanzee mothers in ensuring the well-being of their offspring, even in the most challenging times. This suggests that chimpanzee mothers play a crucial role in the physical and social development of their young, even when facing the threat of food scarcity.

That adult chimpanzees play to build relationships or support learning opportunities for younger group members evaluations of the potential functions and evolution of play are incomplete without considering its costs. The fact that chimpanzee mothers bear these costs even when ecology constrains other aspects of their social behavior primarily reveals a hidden cost of motherhood for this species, where, as with humans, mothers are important play partners for their offspring.

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mafia1tornado · 2 months

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Happy birthday to my daughter Mickeala katende 🍰 🎂 🍬 #birthdaywishes #daughter #lifeinjozi #stargirl

#musician #youtube #new music #soundcloud #uganda #music #newmusic #birthday #happy birthday #love quotes #loveit #share #share my wife #beautiful #celebrities

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news-of-the-day · 1 year

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3/22/23

Ethiopia's parliament removed the Tigray People's Liberation Front from its list of terrorist organizations, one (hopeful) sign that peace could possibly be returning after the two-year civil war.

Thousands are marching in Lebanon. The country has had severe economic problems for years from its excessive debt and eventually creditors turned away, which in turn eroded public services, irregular electricity, falling currency, school closures, etc., and the famous explosion in a Beirut port, arguably due to lack of inspection. Because of the falling lira, people want to pull their savings out of banks but can't because of policies to prevent runs. This recent demonstration is mostly former military members, who have lost their benefits.

Over 200 were arrested in Kenya during protests. The country has had problems since a very narrow election six months ago, with President Ruto's opponent Odinga still claiming a stolen victory. Tensions surrounding that as well as rising food prices encouraged people to demonstrate nationwide.

Uganda passed a very strict anti-gay law. It was already illegal to participate in homosexual acts, but now merely identifying as gay or funding LGBT organizations could face imprisonment, possibly for life.

1) Reuters 2) Al Jazeera 3) Al Jazeera 4) BBC

#news #ethiopia #lebanon #kenya #uganda

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