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Held for eight weeks: ex-marines accused of spying by Eritrea
By Daniel Howden and Kim Sengupta Thursday, 10 February 2011 Two retired marines have been held captive for more than eight weeks in the…
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Sudan should learn the emerging lessons of Egypt
Africa’s largest country is about to be split into two, and there is much that needs to be done politically, economically – and, above…
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Robert Fisk: Mubarak is going. He is on the cusp of final departure
Protesters in Tahrir Square are right to be sceptical despite the apparent shake-up in Egypt’s ruling party Sunday, 6 February 2011 The old man…
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Eritrea: a haven for Religious harmony
Monday, 24 January 2011 12:55 Written by Ibrahim Hajj Melbourne, Australia In a world far too often marred by conflicts resulting from religious intolerance…
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The brutal truth about Tunisia
Bloodshed, tears, but no democracy. Bloody turmoil won’t necessarily presage the dawn of democracy By Robert Fisk, Middle East Correspondent Monday, 17 January 2011…
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South Sudan capital votes 97.5% to break away
Wednesday, 19 January 2011 21:09 (AFP) JUBA, Sudan — The once sleepy south Sudan town of Juba that hopes to become the world’s newest…
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Eritrea Reopens African Union Mission
Peter Heinlein 19 January 2011 Eritrea has reopened its mission to the African Union, ending years of self-imposed exile from the continental organization. But…
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Will revolt in Tunisia inspire others?
The ouster of Tunisian President Zine el Abidine ben Ali emboldens protesters in other Arab countries, but — lacking a galvanizing event — there…
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Journalists in 2010 targets and bargaining chips
Published on 30 December 2010 Figures in 2010 57 journalists killed (25% fewer than in 2009) 51 journalists kidnapped 535 journalists arrested 1374 physically…
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Canada’s Nevsun gets its Eritrean gold mine under way with first gold pour
Junior miner Nevsun Resources has announced its first gold pour at its Bisha gold/silver/copper/zinc mine in Eritrea as it builds up to full commercial…