Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Prime Minister Tsvangirai hurt in crash AP- 6 Mar 09
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s wife was killed and he suffered injuries in a two-vehicle crash near the capital on Friday.
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Thousands Stranded As South Africa Shuts Refugee Camp - allAfrica.com – 5 Mar 09
The South African government has ordered the refugee camp in the border town of Musina be shut down, reportedly stranding some 4000 Zimbabweans who were being sheltered there. The Department of Home Affairs has further ordered all shelters to be broken down and burnt. Home Affairs officials deny this account stating that alternate arrangements had been made for some of the displaced people.
Hollywood star ‘shocked and saddened’ by plight of Zim Refugees - allAfrica.com – 4 Mar 09
Actor Matt Damon, who recently met with some Zimbabweans who have fled to the town of Musina in neighboring South Africa, is calling on regional and international leaders to take action. It is estimated that thousands are crossing the border every night into South Africa where they encounter a dangerous journey as well as overflowing refugee camps filled with asylum seekers.
Migration Stifles Agric Production - allAfrica.com – 28 Feb 09
Report published by the Zimbabwean government discusses how migration to find off-farm work is affecting the town of Chiredzi and other farming communities around the country.
South Africa
One-stop 72-hour process to legalize Zimbabweans IRIN – 6 Mar 09
Service for undocumented Zimbabwean migrants in an enclosed military base outside Musina could help ease tensions after the South African government closed a refugee reception center in the area.
Minister Warns Land Reform Beneficiaries - allAfrica.com – 5 Mar 09
Land and Agriculture Minister Lulu Xingwana warned yesterday that her top officials would enforce a “use it or lose it” policy to ensure land-reform beneficiaries ran productive farms.
Tshwane Metro Closes Refuge Camp - allAfrica.com – 3 Mar 09
The Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality has closed down the Klerksoord site situated north of Pretoria. The last of the 382 people were removed from the camp on Sunday. The UNHCR reportedly arranged accommodations for 282 of those and provided some funding for the remaining 100.
Nepal
Cop slain, two killed: Riots rule, curfew on in Chitwan - eKantipur- 7 Mar 09
Tensions escalated in the Ratnanagar Municipality of Chitwan district last Friday after two people were shot during demonstrations, both men died from their wounds. A curfew has been imposed for an indefinite time.
Nepal's 'confined women' want change BBC – 4 Mar 09
Local group is campaigning to reform and educate communities regarding the practice of confinement, known as chhaupadi; a practice that in part separates mother and infant from family for eleven days after the birth of a child.
Nepal peace at risk as Maoists' plan hiring fighters - Reuters- 3 Mar 09
A former Maoist rebel commander said on Tuesday the group plans to recruit thousands of fighters, a move that observers say could endanger a 2006 peace pact.
Bangladesh
Cairn abandons Bangladesh oil field exploration rights - Reuters- 5 Mar 09
British oil firm Cairn Energy and its partner Australia’s Santos International have abandoned their rights to explore oil and gas in an onshore block of Bangladesh deeming the area to be commercially unviable.
Jitters over Bangladesh Initial Public Offering (IPO) delay - BBC.com – 4 Mar 09
Mobile phone operator Grameenphone is awaiting government approval to raise funds in the country. Article discusses the Village Phone Program’s socially beneficial attributes for the rural communities.
India
India’s Iron Lady rearrested a day after release - Reuters – 9 Mar 09
Human rights campaigner, Irom Sharmila, was arrested on Monday after refusing to end a hunger protest against the anti-terror law.
School education in rural India - Times of India – 23 Feb 09
Government initiatives to provide access to primary education may be underway, but issues of equity, quality, and access remain areas of concern particularly in rural schools.
Mexico
Mexico allows GM corn for experiments - Associated Press-6 Mar 09
Mexico is changing its laws to allow the planting of genetically modified corn for experimental reasons.
Guatemala
Murders Cloud Guatemala Women's Day - Prensa Latina -6 Mar 09
Guatemalan Human Rights Office Ombudswoman for women's rights, Ana Gladys Ollas, attributes the high rate of crimes against women that go unpunished to a weakness in investigations process and the courts failure to take action against these crimes.
Zimbabwe Prime Minister Tsvangirai hurt in crash AP- 6 Mar 09
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s wife was killed and he suffered injuries in a two-vehicle crash near the capital on Friday.
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/AF_ZIMBABWE_TSVANGIRAI?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2009-03-06-19-30-49
Thousands Stranded As South Africa Shuts Refugee Camp - allAfrica.com – 5 Mar 09
The South African government has ordered the refugee camp in the border town of Musina be shut down, reportedly stranding some 4000 Zimbabweans who were being sheltered there. The Department of Home Affairs has further ordered all shelters to be broken down and burnt. Home Affairs officials deny this account stating that alternate arrangements had been made for some of the displaced people.
Hollywood star ‘shocked and saddened’ by plight of Zim Refugees - allAfrica.com – 4 Mar 09
Actor Matt Damon, who recently met with some Zimbabweans who have fled to the town of Musina in neighboring South Africa, is calling on regional and international leaders to take action. It is estimated that thousands are crossing the border every night into South Africa where they encounter a dangerous journey as well as overflowing refugee camps filled with asylum seekers.
Migration Stifles Agric Production - allAfrica.com – 28 Feb 09
Report published by the Zimbabwean government discusses how migration to find off-farm work is affecting the town of Chiredzi and other farming communities around the country.
South Africa
One-stop 72-hour process to legalize Zimbabweans IRIN – 6 Mar 09
Service for undocumented Zimbabwean migrants in an enclosed military base outside Musina could help ease tensions after the South African government closed a refugee reception center in the area.
Minister Warns Land Reform Beneficiaries - allAfrica.com – 5 Mar 09
Land and Agriculture Minister Lulu Xingwana warned yesterday that her top officials would enforce a “use it or lose it” policy to ensure land-reform beneficiaries ran productive farms.
Tshwane Metro Closes Refuge Camp - allAfrica.com – 3 Mar 09
The Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality has closed down the Klerksoord site situated north of Pretoria. The last of the 382 people were removed from the camp on Sunday. The UNHCR reportedly arranged accommodations for 282 of those and provided some funding for the remaining 100.
Nepal
Cop slain, two killed: Riots rule, curfew on in Chitwan - eKantipur- 7 Mar 09
Tensions escalated in the Ratnanagar Municipality of Chitwan district last Friday after two people were shot during demonstrations, both men died from their wounds. A curfew has been imposed for an indefinite time.
Nepal's 'confined women' want change BBC – 4 Mar 09
Local group is campaigning to reform and educate communities regarding the practice of confinement, known as chhaupadi; a practice that in part separates mother and infant from family for eleven days after the birth of a child.
Nepal peace at risk as Maoists' plan hiring fighters - Reuters- 3 Mar 09
A former Maoist rebel commander said on Tuesday the group plans to recruit thousands of fighters, a move that observers say could endanger a 2006 peace pact.
Bangladesh
Cairn abandons Bangladesh oil field exploration rights - Reuters- 5 Mar 09
British oil firm Cairn Energy and its partner Australia’s Santos International have abandoned their rights to explore oil and gas in an onshore block of Bangladesh deeming the area to be commercially unviable.
Jitters over Bangladesh Initial Public Offering (IPO) delay - BBC.com – 4 Mar 09
Mobile phone operator Grameenphone is awaiting government approval to raise funds in the country. Article discusses the Village Phone Program’s socially beneficial attributes for the rural communities.
India
India’s Iron Lady rearrested a day after release - Reuters – 9 Mar 09
Human rights campaigner, Irom Sharmila, was arrested on Monday after refusing to end a hunger protest against the anti-terror law.
School education in rural India - Times of India – 23 Feb 09
Government initiatives to provide access to primary education may be underway, but issues of equity, quality, and access remain areas of concern particularly in rural schools.
Mexico
Mexico allows GM corn for experiments - Associated Press-6 Mar 09
Mexico is changing its laws to allow the planting of genetically modified corn for experimental reasons.
Guatemala
Murders Cloud Guatemala Women's Day - Prensa Latina -6 Mar 09
Guatemalan Human Rights Office Ombudswoman for women's rights, Ana Gladys Ollas, attributes the high rate of crimes against women that go unpunished to a weakness in investigations process and the courts failure to take action against these crimes.
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