June 2020. Thousands of Burundians clad in white gathered in the capital Gitega to say a final goodbye to former president Pierre Nkurunziza at a state funeral after his sudden death earlier this month. The coffin carrying the late president arrived at a stadium in the city, covered in the green, red and white national… Continue reading Jun 2020. The Funeral of Nkurunziza in Burundi
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UK Culture under Direct Attack Part 16
On Sunday thousands of demonstrators gathered in Trafalgar Square for a “Kneel for Floyd” protest, while hundreds marched through Peckham and Brixton in south London on Monday.Placards displayed statements such as “Racism has no place” and “I can’t breathe”, in reference to Mr Floyd’s final words as Mr Chauvin knelt on his neck. Demonstrations have… Continue reading UK Culture under Direct Attack Part 16
Deliberate Spread of Covid 19 Part 1
In the US, people who intentionally spread the coronavirus could face criminal charges under America’s terrorism laws, the US Justice Department’s No. 2 official has said. In a memo to top Justice Department leaders, law enforcement agency chiefs and US Attorneys across the country, Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen said prosecutors and investigators could come… Continue reading Deliberate Spread of Covid 19 Part 1
UK Culture under Direct Attack Part 15
Frankie Clarence, 28, a Black Lives Matter organiser, says “I feel we are now in a period where voices don’t need to be voiceless any more.” The family of Belly Mujinga, a black ticket office worker who died from Covid-19, also joined the protests, which concluded at Victoria Station, where she had worked. In an… Continue reading UK Culture under Direct Attack Part 15
Jun 2020. Venezuelans Stranded in Colombia
June 2020. Out of work, broke and left with few good options during the pandemic, a growing number of Venezuelan migrants in Colombia have set up a makeshift camp on a tree-covered patch along a highway outside the capital of Bogotá. Aside from 160 tents they’ve built out of black plastic and ropes, they have… Continue reading Jun 2020. Venezuelans Stranded in Colombia
Jun 2020. Race Riots in the US Considered
June 2020. The arc of history is bending towards the rise of China. As 27 states and at least 200 cities including New York and Washington DC go under curfew in the United States, impacting more than 60 million residents, the collapse of the liberal democratic order in its bastion is happening right before our… Continue reading Jun 2020. Race Riots in the US Considered
Jun 2020. Coronavirus and the Youth in Scotland
June 2020. Almost all of Scotland’s youth are concerned about the impact of Covid-19 on their futures, according to a new study. In research commissioned by the Scottish Youth Parliament, 96% of young people said they are worried about the impact the coronavirus pandemic is having on their futures. Mental health was also a major… Continue reading Jun 2020. Coronavirus and the Youth in Scotland
Jun 2020. Coronavirus and the Homeless
June 2020. For now they have no names and little is known about their backgrounds. But it’s been established that at least six homeless people linked to hostels in London have died from coronavirus since March, triggering fears that outbreaks in crowded facilities with vulnerable people in poor health sharing bathrooms, dining rooms and even… Continue reading Jun 2020. Coronavirus and the Homeless
Jun 2020. George Floyd Memorial Services
Thousands of mourners gathered at The Fountain of Praise church in Houston on Monday to pay their respects to George Floyd, whose death in Minneapolis police custody has sparked protests around the United States and across the world. Floyd, 46, grew up in the city’s Third Ward and will be buried in Houston next to… Continue reading Jun 2020. George Floyd Memorial Services
Jun 2020. Care Homes in Scotland during Coronavirus Part 2
June 2020. Some care home workers who test positive for coronavirus may have to continue working, according to new official guidance. The guidance says infected staff should carry on with their work if not doing so would create an “unacceptable risk”. But this should only be for the “absolute minimum period” necessary – no longer… Continue reading Jun 2020. Care Homes in Scotland during Coronavirus Part 2