The world is marking the first Nelson Mandela International Day (July 18) to commemorate the birthday of South Africa’s first black president, who turns 92 today Sunday July 18. Happy birthday and best wishes to a great man. (Video)
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Despite the billions of dollars Shell has made from it’s numerous oil wells the locals have been driven into poverty. The land is saturated by oil leaks and dumping, the air is polluted by illegal gas-flaring and the rivers are so contaminated that fish cannot live in them. World Aids Day. Two pills, 50 cents (30p) a day and deaths can be prevented. So why is not happening? South Africa has the largest population of people infected with HIV in the world and in many cases children of parents infected with the virus are left orphaned. “The unacceptable face of capitalism,” was first coined in 1973 by the then prime minister Edward Heath. Edward Heath was a Conservative (Tory) prime minister. Nothing has changed except that the unacceptable face of capitalism is uglier than anything referred to by Ted Heath. Corrupt African officials are forcefully evicting families from their houses without their consent and without providing new homes or compensation. Officials often remove them against their will using excessive force and provide no compensation for the loss of their homes and possessions. In particular the Deep Sea Settlement evictions in Kenya are of immediate concern. Hayat Erguibi is a hero. Despite the abuse she suffered she has risked her life to speak out on behalf of other girls who find themselves in this position. You have to understand her culture and the oppression that Western Sahara is under to realize just how very brave this young woman is. Actually, we in the West cannot fully understand that. But we must try and I hope this article spurs you into action. |
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