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Playing a dangerous game in Egypt | Transitions

February 22, 2012

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Playing a dangerous game in Egypt | Transitions.

In December, the Egyptian authorities raided the offices of 17 humanitarian organizations. The police confiscated documents, money, computers. The government, basing its actions on a shameful and draconian Mubarak-era law, accused the groups of receiving illegal funding from overseas and operating in Egypt without proper registration.

African envoy in Senegal to defuse tension – Africa – Al Jazeera English

February 22, 2012

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African envoy in Senegal to defuse tension – Africa – Al Jazeera English.

Senegal’s Ndour injured during rally

February 22, 2012

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Senegal’s Ndour injured during rally.

Dakar – Senegalese music icon and opposition activist Youssou Ndour was injured in the leg on Tuesday after being hit by a projectile at the scene of a banned rally in Dakar, his entourage told AFP.

Failings left 10 migrants homeless

February 22, 2012

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Failings left 10 migrants homeless.

TEN PEOPLE ended up homeless because of failings in the social protection system, a report published today claims. The report, which highlights issues facing immigrants applying for welfare in Ireland, finds that 10 of 54 cases examined ended up with the person becoming homeless. It will be published today by Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton.