#ethiopia car market

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Toyota Landcruiser V8 VX.R 2018 Excellent Used Car for Sale in Ethiopia

Make: Toyota Model: Land Cruiser Trim: VX.R V8 Year: 2018 Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic Bodh Type: SUV Seats: 8 Engine: V8 5.7L 381HP Drive Type:4WD Top Speed: 209KM/H Fuel Type: Diesel Color: Metallic Silver By Black Plate: B 8 *** Code 2 Mileage: 39,000 km Condition: Very Excellent

Features ABS-ANTI Lock Braking System Air Bags-Driver + Passenger Air Conditioning Alarm/Anti-Theft System ATRC-ACTIVE Traction Control AUX Audio In BA-BRAKE Assist Bluetooth System Cruise Control Ed-Electronic Brake Distribution  Fog Light HAC-HILL Assist Control Keyless Entry Keyless Start  Moonroof Navigation System Power Door Lock Power Seats Power Sunroof Rear Fog Lamp Rear View Camera Roof Rails LS Side Airbags Spoiler VSC-Vehicle Stability Control Wireless Door Lock Leather Seats Power Seats 360° Surrounding Camera Parking Sensors

Price: 17,500,000 Birr Commission: 2%

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Sudan war: Army and RSF both profiting from smuggling of vital goods

Sudan's warring parties are both involved in the smuggling of food, fuel, medicine and Starlink internet devices

Fighters from Sudan’s two warring parties are exploiting the ongoing conflict to profit from the smuggling and sale of vital goods including food, fuel and medicine.  Under the pretence of confiscating their enemy’s supplies, associates of both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which have been at war since April last year, are also looting merchants, robbing civilians, accepting bribes and imposing levies on goods at roadside checkpoints. According to multiple sources, officers and soldiers from the army and RSF are directly involved in the smuggling of an array of goods, as well as in renting Starlink satellite internet devices to civilians in areas in which access to the internet has been cut.  Sudanese traders, local eyewitnesses and businesspeople all spoke to Middle East Eye about this wartime economy, as the one-year anniversary of the conflict approaches on 15 April. The war has displaced over eight million people and the current humanitarian situation in many parts of Sudan is dire, with children dying every day and 25 million suffering from hunger or malnutrition.

[...]

Another trader who spoke to MEE confirmed that the warring parties are responsible for the food markets that exist in the areas they control.   “The RSF is bringing in the food it needs through South Sudan, Chad and CAR to the areas it controls, especially in Darfur and Kordofan, while its soldiers are trading food and other supplies widely,” Mahmoud Hussien, a trader from Gedarif told MEE. Hussien said that army officers are involved in smuggling food and groceries from Ethiopia or Egypt, which border army-controlled areas in eastern and northern Sudan.

[...]

Alhadi Mohamed, another trader, told MEE that he brought groceries from Ethiopia to Ad-Damazin, the capital of Blue Nile state, but that an army checkpoint outside the city had confiscated the shipment, accusing him of helping the RSF. “They clearly looted me,” Mohamed said, “with the excuse being that I’m supporting the RSF, which is totally incorrect as I’m a normal trader and I brought these items from Ethiopia like the other traders. But this hasn’t just happened to me, it’s happened to others as well.

[...]

With the internet cut in some parts of Sudan (accusations of blame have been thrown around by both sides), Starlink satellite internet devices, which are made by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company, have also become part of illicit trading networks. Zain telecommunication company has succeeded in restoring the network in Port Sudan and other states in the east and north of Sudan controlled by the army, promising that coverage will return to the entire country soon.  An eyewitness from el-Gezira state said that the RSF has exploited the internet blackout –for which many blame the paramilitary group – to trade in Starlink devices, which can deliver broadband internet via satellite and are the only form of communication in the state right now.

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WHICH AIRLINES FLY TO UGANDA?

Planning a trip to Uganda? Here's a quick guide on airlines that can get you there.

Whether you're drawn to the lush greenery of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, the busy markets of Kampala, Uganda offer memorable experiences for every traveller. Here are some airlines that fly to this beautiful destination;

1. EMIRATES - Known for its extensive global network, Emirates offers flights to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) from major cities worldwide, with convenient connections through Dubai.

2. ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES - As Ethiopia's flag carrier, Ethiopian Airlines provides dependable service to Entebbe International Airport, often with smooth connections through Addis Ababa.

3. QATAR AIRWAYS - Qatar Airways offers flights to Entebbe International Airport, providing a luxurious and comfortable travel experience with connections through Doha.

4. KENYA AIRWAYS - Based in Nairobi, Kenya Airways offers direct flights to Entebbe International Airport, making it a convenient choice for travellers coming from East Africa and beyond.

5. RWANDAIR - Rwanda's national carrier, RwandAir, connects Kigali with Entebbe International Airport, offering convenient connections to international destinations.

These airlines not only provide great connectivity but also ensure a pleasant journey with their excellent service. Start planning your adventure to Uganda today and engage yourself in its rich culture and natural beauty.

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LOGISTIC SERVICES IN DJIBOUTI: A GATEWAY TO AFRICA

 Nestled south In the Horn of Africa, Djibouti has become an indispensable centre for trading and logistics in the area. Despite the fact that the country itself is small, its location at the junction of one of the biggest shipping routes has rendered it quite significant strategically. This excellent location, along with large infrastructure expenditures, has enabled Djibouti to become a vital part of international logistics and become the gateway to Africa.

Strategic Importance

The advantageous location of Djibouti next to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Gulf of Aden to the Red Sea offers an immediate connection to the Suez Canal. is it natural to be responsible for a sizable portion of all global maritime traffic and this particular canal is in itself regarded as one of the most significant ones. Thus, particularly for landlocked East African countries like Ethiopia, which largely rely on Djibouti for access to foreign markets, the ports of Djibouti have become essential to the facilitation of international trade.

Port Infrastructure

The logistics sector of the nation depends mostly on the Port of Djibouti. The harbour has been extensively modernized over the years to effectively manage growing cargo quantities. With its cutting-edge amenities, it can hold a wide variety of ships, including oil tankers and cargo boats. The plans strategized for the port centre on changing and developing its operating effectiveness, cutting turnaround times, and increasing capacity to satisfy future needs.

 Apart from its main port, Djibouti has created a number of specialist ports, such as the Doraleh Container Terminal and the Doraleh Multi-Purpose Port. Doraleh, which is known as one of Africa's most sophisticated container terminals, have greatly increased the overall ability of the nation's handle  containerized or can say package freight and promotes smoother commercial environment. Conversely, Logistic service in Djibouti capabilities yet are seen to be  further diversified by the Doraleh Multi-Purpose Port, which handles a variety of cargo types from bulk commodities to cars.

Rail Connectivity

To advance with its maritime infrastructure, Djibouti has invested in better rail connections. The 750-kilometer standard gauge Djibouti-Ethiopia railway, which links Djibouti with Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, is another important pillar of this project. This railway provides a stable and cost-effective means of transporting goods between the two countries, significantly cutting down on transit times and costs.

Air Freight Services

Air freight services are still highly prominent in the region or Subcontinent of  Djibouti's logistics environment, even though the rail and water ways specially the ocean transit still dominate the country's logistics landscape, particularly for early and expensive or important commodities. The major Sector for aircraft freight is Djibouti-Ambouli global Airport, which also provides frequent connections to major and prominent global hubs. Many different items, including consumbales and Legal or Medicinal drugs, are transported frequently and protected via the airport's cargo facilities.

Logistics Parks and Free Zones

 Djibouti is establishing a logistics center and hurdle less-trade zones to enhance its logistical capabilities. For example, the largest trading zone in Africa is situated in Djibouti. Logistic service in Djibouti provides you in a friendly environment, efficient customs laws and procedures, and advantageous tax rates are all advantageous to businesses. These locations are highly appealing to Multinational companies looking to establish themselves in the region, which boosts employment opportunities and diversifies the economy.

Challenges and Opportunities

 Despite its magnificent growth, logistic service in Djibouti's transportation and storage sector faces constraints . Its growth trajectory is heavily effected by elements including native and indigenous  safety concerns, Political and local stability, and the need for ongoing infrastructural development. Furthermore, considering Ethiopia's importance as an economic partner, it is imperative to maintain robust bilateral relations and ensure the stability of strategic systems.

Still, there are huge room for improvement. Due to its advantageous geographic and strategic position and commitment to infrastructure development, Djibouti is a major participant in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Through the BRI initiative, logistic service in Djibouti may be able to secure new investment opportunities and foster economic growth by reinforcing its international trade relations.

Conclusion

The Capability of the Country to handle  freight has significantly increased obliged to Doraleh, one of Africa's most dynamic container ports, which also enables more seamless economic flows. On the other hand, Djibouti's logistical capabilities are improved by the Doraleh Multi-Purpose Port, which efficiently handles a range of cargo, including bulk commodities and automobiles.

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Https://youtu.be/aHR070QB_GY Rain in Iran, Middle East, Horn of Africa, North Africa, Ghafghaz, Arabian Penunsila, Middle East, Central Asia, Greater Middle East, Greater Iran, South Asia, South West Russia, West China, Himalaya, and other regions. Hurricane and famine North America. Earthquake in South East Asia, Indonesia, Australia, Southern Africa, South America, North America, and Europe. Volcano in Canada and Britain Tornado many regions of the earth. Rain Systems Iran and Middle East. Overthrow Iran repeatedly to crown Makan Abazari Shahan Shah Iran. Iran must crown me Makan Abazari Shahan Shah Iran. Middle East, Horn of Africa, North Africa, Central Asia, Arabian Penunsila, Middle East, Ghafghaz, Greater Middle East, Greater Iran, South Asia, Russia, China, Himalaya, and other regions are provinces of Iran. The capital city is in Iran between Persian Gulf and Caspian Sea. Makan Abazari Shahan Shah Iran is the Government. The name of unified Empire is Iran. Makan Abazari Shahan Shah Iran is the Government.

Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Israel, Gaza, Sinai, Suez, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Turkmanistan, Uzbakistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikstan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Afghanistan, China, Pakistan, India, Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, Balkan, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Morroco, Gibraltar, Bob Al-Mandib, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Sudan, South Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia, Somaliland, Kenya, Uganda, Red Sea, Gulf of Eden, Medditrnean Sea, and Black Sea are provinces of Iran. The capital city is in Iran between Persian Gulf and Caspian Sea. Makan Abazari Shahan Shah Iran is the Government. The name of unified Empire is Iran. Makan Abazari Shahan Shah Iran is the Government.

Industrialize Iran at max efficiency and max capacity building Electric industries, machinery industries, chemical industries, industrial machinery, machinery manufacturing, manufacturing machinery, construction machinery, semiconductor machinery, semiconductor industries, electronics industries, computer industries, consumer electronics, home appliance, industrial computers, supercomputers, superconductors, tech industries, high tech industries, telecommunication products manufacturing, robotics, robotics manufacturing, machinations, mech, mechatronics, bioengineering, biotech, nanotech, nanoengineering, pharmacology, medical equipment manufacturing, car manufacturing, truck manufacturing, bus manufacturing, ship building industries, cargo aircraft manufacturing, passenger aircraft manufacturing, train manufacturing, food productions, farming, agriculture industries, metalurgy, alloys, smelters, petrochemical refineries, manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, industries, industrial supply chains, part manufacturing, finished industrial products industries, factories, industrial arsenals, industrial towns, industrial metropolitans, industrial cities, industrial cosmopolitans, industrial systems, industrial complex, wheels of industries, strategic industries, syrategic tech, and other industries integerating their industries and industrial supply chains while ensuring dependency on Iran’s part manufacturing.

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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PUSIJkz4qbo Earthquake in USA and all NATO member States

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Superstorms to destroy USA.

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Typhoon to destroy USA.

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https://express.adobe.com/page/UNHXCnGu0Zzlt/ Crown me Makan Abazari Shahan Shah Iran. Iran must officially crown me Makan Abazari Shahan Shah Iran. Overthrow Iran repeadetly until I am crowned Makan Abazari Shahan Shah Iran. Makan Abazari Shahan Shah Iran, Makan Abazari The Supreme of Climate, Makan Abazari The Supreme of Geophysics, Makan Abazari The Supreme of Weather Warfare, Makan Abazari The Messenger of God, The King of Kings Makan Abazari Shahan Shah Iran the first king of Makanian Dynasty,

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My difficult in dyspraxia no dyspraxia is same know be talking about Coelic and Gluten free diet food and half deaf lot but today going talkmabout difficult dyspraxia be Adult dyspraxia things get more frustrating all one first lost your job and can't do volunteer job because too slow at job.I do want help other people do volunteer for Coelicuk, dyspraxiafoution as member off and volunteer of Stafford 3UA and Lone Tefoil Guild of Staffordshire.

I did join friendships of chalet school book but me and mum had row over it so can't join anymore. At upset make feel angry as really can't read adult book because writing too small so stop going library just want paid for chalet school books but at another story. I haven't got Natwest card because Natwest is tell table bank.

You see got sponsor child from Ethiopia and writing ever poor and messing for Adult dyspraxia so mum had writing for me this making feel like bad sponsor so trying make for birthday and Christmas and help other children around the world and family gift.

I feel because Compassionuk know got learn different can't log on anymore so do old way and that take time not quickly as email.

I also do Two Art with Stafford 3UA on Monday do art at rising Brook Church hope buses run OK there but tooking some public buses for school buses so have walk down to town cath no.8 bus get home.

I not worry but see if Art group run because of promble with public buses.

I also going New Northfield centre do Art and It on Tuesday because Wednesday like going Penkridge Market or Trentham gardens.

Now feel want going chalie cat cafe as lost my pets cat Sydnee and Annabel I want cats jump on me and give me love. I also want visit dog cafe in Staffordshire but can't go on buses too those two cafe because buses are hour been dyspraxia not very good time if miss that bus be waiting another hour. Sometimes wish could driver but can't judge dristian from cars and buses and I feel fail there.

I loving going to Lower Drayton Farm care but having break help mum for something later.

I also church it happy and going church be Rc church should not say this but enjoy it more the old fashion RC church. I enjoy dancing and sing it fun wish could do more help out with that ⛪ church but I don't know what do could help out.

It from that church hearing about Compassionuk I sponsor a child if need support from that church I go there help me and know would help me too.

So see dyspraxia have trouble telling time always late 🙄 messing handwriting and frustrated when computer don't work and feeling can't do any right.

Other things did like helping Rainbow Guide in Stafford and Longton.

And scout in Longton too. Parents never expected of me because of my dyspraxia so I left think of time do Fostering teenage and two don't going together.

I travel on public buses in guider uniform which didn't work at time.

So see if disabilities with dyspraxia can't join girlguilding or scout because of your dyspraxia children aspect you but Parants don't.

So want do another way I be ask volunteer for Stafford 3UA,Dyspraxia foundation, Coelicuk and Havstern Church but don't how replying back in email haven't tell mum yet because busy with family at movent.

Now going have drink of chocolate coffee because need break before going some where tonight.

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Ethiopia's Driver Workforce: Navigating Roads and Challenges

Ethiopia, a nation brimming with historical and cultural treasures, is rapidly expanding its transportation infrastructure, creating a growing demand for skilled drivers. The driver Jobs Ethiopia offers a promising career path for individuals seeking stability, good pay, and the opportunity to explore the country's diverse landscapes.

Factors Driving the Demand for Drivers

Economic Expansion: Ethiopia's economy is one of the fastest-growing in Africa, leading to increased demand for goods and services, which in turn necessitates efficient transportation networks.

Infrastructure Development: The Ethiopian government is investing heavily in expanding and improving the country's road network, creating new routes and enhancing existing ones.

Urbanization: Ethiopia is experiencing rapid urbanization, with more and more people moving to cities, leading to a rise in demand for public transportation and logistics services.

E-commerce Growth: The rise of e-commerce in Ethiopia is creating a need for delivery drivers to transport goods to customers.

Skills and Qualifications for Driver Jobs in Ethiopia:

Driving License: A valid driving license from Ethiopia's Transport Authority is mandatory for all drivers.

Driving Experience: Experience driving various types of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and buses, is highly valued.

Knowledge of Ethiopian Roads and Traffic Regulations: Familiarity with Ethiopia's road network and traffic rules is essential for safe and efficient driving.

Communication Skills: The ability to communicate effectively with passengers, colleagues, and traffic authorities is crucial.

Problem-Solving Skills: Drivers must be able to handle unexpected situations, such as breakdowns or road closures, with composure and resourcefulness.

Types of Driver Jobs in Ethiopia

Public Transport Drivers: These drivers operate buses, taxis, and minibuses to transport passengers within cities and between towns.

Logistics Drivers: These drivers transport goods for various companies, including manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

Tour Drivers: These drivers guide tourists through Ethiopia's scenic landscapes and historical sites, providing insights into the country's rich culture and heritage.

Private Drivers: These drivers work for individuals or families, providing transportation for personal and professional needs.

Salaries and Working Conditions for Drivers in Ethiopia:

Salaries for drivers in Ethiopia vary depending on experience, qualifications, and the type of driving job. Public transport drivers generally earn lower wages compared to logistics or tour drivers. Working conditions can also vary, with some drivers facing long hours, irregular schedules, and exposure to the elements.

Challenges Faced by Drivers in Ethiopia:

Traffic Congestion: Ethiopia's cities are experiencing increasing traffic congestion, which can lead to delays, stress, and safety concerns.

Road Maintenance Issues: Some roads in Ethiopia lack proper maintenance, posing hazards for drivers and vehicles.

Safety Concerns: Road accidents are a significant issue in Ethiopia, raising concerns about driver safety and training.

Opportunities for Drivers in Ethiopia

Growth Potential: The transportation sector is expected to continue expanding, creating more job opportunities for drivers.

Career Advancement: Experienced drivers can progress to supervisory positions or specialize in different driving areas.

Entrepreneurial Opportunities: Drivers can start their own transportation businesses, providing services to individuals or companies.

Conclusion

The driver job market in Ethiopia is a dynamic and evolving field, presenting both challenges and opportunities for individuals seeking a rewarding career in transportation. With the right skills, experience, and dedication, drivers can play a vital role in Ethiopia's economic growth and development, while exploring the country's diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Please visit here driver Jobs Ethiopia for more information.

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SHIPPING FROM DUBAI TO EHIOPIA Shipping from Dubai to Ethiopia: Efficient Air and Sea Freight Solutions with Car Shipping Options

Ethiopia, located in the Horn of Africa, offers opportunities for trade and business growth. Despite not having direct sea access, the country has established dry ports to facilitate international trade. These dry ports are strategically located near the nearest ports, allowing for efficient movement of cargo between the sea and inland regions. Additionally, Ethiopia has international airports, such as Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, facilitating air cargo transportation and connecting it to the global market.

When it comes to shipping goods and vehicles from Dubai to Ethiopia, Forward Air Cargo Service and Clearance LLC is your trusted logistics partner. With their extensive experience in air and sea freight, they provide comprehensive transportation solutions to ensure your shipments reach Ethiopia safely and on time.

Air Freight: Forward Air Cargo Service and Clearance LLC offers reliable and efficient air freight services from Dubai to Ethiopia. Their dedicated team manages every aspect of the air shipping process, from expert packaging to handling documentation and customs procedures. With their strong network of airline partners, they provide timely and secure air transportation tailored to your specific requirements.

Sea Freight: Although Ethiopia does not have direct access to the sea, Forward Air Cargo Service and Clearance LLC offers innovative sea freight solutions. They can transport your cargo by sea to the nearest ports, which are conveniently located near Ethiopia's dry ports. Their experienced team ensures the proper handling, loading, and secure transport of your cargo throughout the entire journey. Whether you require full container loads or less-than-container loads, they have the expertise to meet your sea freight needs.

Car Shipping: If you need to transport vehicles from Dubai to Ethiopia, Forward Air Cargo Service and Clearance LLC offers reliable car shipping options. They provide both container shipping and Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) services. Container shipping ensures the safety and security of your vehicles during transit, while RoRo services offer a convenient and cost-effective solution for larger vehicles. Their team manages all the necessary documentation and logistics to ensure a seamless car shipping experience. While customs clearance is a mandatory requirement for shipments to Ethiopia, it is worth noting that Forward Air Cargo Service and Clearance LLC can provide assistance in finding trusted customs agents at the destination. These professionals will handle all the necessary customs procedures, documentation, and paperwork, ensuring a smooth and efficient clearance process for your shipments.

Choose Forward Air Cargo Service and Clearance LLC for your shipping needs from Dubai to Ethiopia. With their commitment to excellence, competitive rates, and reliable transportation solutions, you can trust them to handle your air and sea freight, as well as car shipping requirements. Contact them today to discuss your shipping needs and experience a seamless shipping process to Ethiopia.

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Somaliland - A land of hidden opportunities - Avalon Global Research

As we ponder over the unprecedented situation we are facing now and stress over the potential fall-out of the COVID-19 pandemic, I thought of sharing my travel experience to Somaliland last year and how a country which is still unrecognized as an independent country, offers a plethora of business and investment opportunities.

To be honest, I didn’t know such a country even existed until I got a chance to travel there for one of my projects! I guess many of us who are not as well-read as the rest would have probably heard of Somalia and not that Somaliland is an entirely different and separate country. What I read and experienced in the next few weeks fascinated me. For those who don’t know, Somaliland is a self-declared state on the coast of the Gulf of Aden, which declared independence after the overthrow of Somali military dictator Siad Barre in 1991. Though not internationally recognized, Somaliland has a working political system, government institutions, police force and own currency. The country has an estimated population of 4 million and per capita GDP of around USD 675, one of the lowest in the African continent.

The first thing that you notice once you land at the Hargeisa Egal International Airport is the absence of baggage conveyor belts (yeah, you read it right!). For an airport with flights from international destinations such as Cairo to Dubai to Addis Ababa, this was shocking to me! It felt like I was standing in a queue in a bus stand in India, waiting for my luggage to arrive, amidst a multitude of people some of whom equally bemused by this whole experience. The immigration process before this was slightly more organized and got over quickly, thanks to the efficient officer at the counter. My next stop was Ambassador Hotel Hargeisa which would be my abode for the next week. The hotel is arguably the best in the country and is often the preferred choice of stay for foreign diplomats and members of international organizations such as the UN. After having spent a week there, I will strongly recommend the hotel to anyone planning a trip to Hargeisa.

Apart from the road from the Egal Airport to Ambassador Hotel and the roads around the hotel, the rest of the road infrastructure in Hargeisa and neighboring towns is pretty dismal, to put it mildly. You will be greeted by decades-old mini-vans and second-hand cars (on the verge of breaking down) once you enter the main city. Add to that, broken roads and lack of any roads in some parts of the capital city makes the entire experience adventurous but very bumpy! Most of the cars you see on the road are second-hand and probably 10-15 years old but driven at break-neck speed! You see a lot of Vitz (Toyota) on the road zooming past you from all directions, similar to the ubiquitous Alto on our Indian roads. Some might say that this is the real Africa, with dilapidated or poorly maintained buildings, poor people selling wares and stuff on the road, and barren land on the outskirts of the city.

Having stayed in Hargeisa for a week and after trying out various local dishes at the Ambassador Hotel and smaller restaurants in the city, it is difficult not to talk about the Somaliland cuisine. The country’s rich cuisine is heavily influenced by countries such as Italy, Turkey, Arab, Ethiopia and of course India. Right from sabaayad (roti-like) to sambusa (our very own samosa) to canjeero/laxoox (fermented pan bread), you get to choose from a multitude of options in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. One thing that I was not too adventurous to try is the camel milk, a very popular item in Somaliland. It might not be appetizing to you, but this is their delicacy! One thing I liked and tried a lot is the Somali tea, one of the best I had in a long time.

The country has gone through a lot of turmoil and since it is not recognized by international organizations, it is not eligible for loans from the World Bank and the IMF. This exclusion from international markets has compounded the socio-economic pressures that the country is facing.

Despite a not-so-large population base, the country offers great opportunities for investments, exports and imports, also because of its relatively younger demographic structure. Owing to the country’s troubled history and lack of sufficient opportunities to deal with the outside world, I found the people in Somaliland warm and extremely hardworking. However, business and investment will be key to create jobs, sustainable growth and prosperity in Somaliland. In Somaliland, where 63% of men and 80% of women between 25 and 34 years of age are unemployed, this need is particularly important. I hope the country gets its international recognition soon and then make up for lost ground on the back of stronger financial support, an industrious working class and large untapped markets.

On a personal front, if someone asks me if I would want to go back to Somaliland, I’ll say YES! I wish my earlier stay was long enough to see more of their rich culture and try out more of the delectable Somali cuisine (I will still skip the camel meat and milk!). If I get an opportunity to go back to the country in the future, I hope to see a better place with people living in peace and prosperity. After having been through so much strife over the past many decades, they definitely deserve it!

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Author: Prasanth R Krishnan

Prasanth works as an Associate Director with Avalon Global Research and is primarily responsible for project delivery, client management and business development. He has over 14 years of experience across research, consulting and financial services industries. At Avalon, his focus industries are Automotive and Industrials along with ICT. Outside of work, he is an avid Automotive enthusiast and likes to keep track of all the latest developments in the Automotive world.

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Events 5.9

328 - Athanasius is elected Patriarch bishop of Alexandria. 1009 – Lombard Revolt: Lombard forces led by Melus revolt in Bari against the Byzantine Catepanate of Italy. 1386 – England and Portugal formally ratify their alliance with the signing of the Treaty of Windsor, making it the oldest diplomatic alliance in the world which is still in force. 1450 – 'Abd al-Latif (Timurid monarch) is assassinated. 1540 – Hernando de Alarcón sets sail on an expedition to the Gulf of California. 1662 – The figure who later became Mr. Punch makes his first recorded appearance in England. 1671 – Thomas Blood, disguised as a clergyman, attempts to steal England's Crown Jewels from the Tower of London. 1726 – Five men arrested during a raid on Mother Clap's molly house in London are executed at Tyburn. 1864 – Second Schleswig War: The Danish navy defeats the Austrian and Prussian fleets in the Battle of Heligoland. 1865 – American Civil War: Nathan Bedford Forrest surrenders his forces at Gainesville, Alabama. 1865 – American Civil War: President Andrew Johnson issues a proclamation ending belligerent rights of the rebels and enjoining foreign nations to intern or expel Confederate ships. 1873 – Der Krach: Vienna stock market crash heralds the Long Depression. 1877 – Mihail Kogălniceanu reads, in the Chamber of Deputies, the Declaration of Independence of Romania. This day became the Independence Day of Romania. 1901 – Australia opens its first national parliament in Melbourne. 1911 – The works of Gabriele D'Annunzio are placed in the Index of Forbidden Books by the Vatican. 1915 – World War I: Second Battle of Artois between German and French forces. 1918 – World War I: Germany repels Britain's second attempt to blockade the port of Ostend, Belgium. 1920 – Polish–Soviet War: The Polish army under General Edward Rydz-Śmigły celebrates its capture of Kiev with a victory parade on Khreshchatyk. 1926 – Admiral Richard E. Byrd and Floyd Bennett claim to have flown over the North Pole (later discovery of Byrd's diary appears to cast some doubt on the claim.) 1927 – Old Parliament House, Canberra officially opens. 1936 – Italy formally annexes Ethiopia after taking the capital Addis Ababa on May 5. 1941 – World War II: The German submarine U-110 is captured by the Royal Navy. On board is the latest Enigma machine which Allied cryptographers later use to break coded German messages. 1942 – The Holocaust in Ukraine: The SS executes 588 Jewish residents of the Podolian town of Zinkiv (Khmelnytska oblast. The Zoludek Ghetto (in Belarus) is destroyed and all its inhabitants executed or deported. 1945 – World War II: The final German Instrument of Surrender is signed at the Soviet headquarters in Berlin-Karlshorst. 1946 – King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy abdicates and is succeeded by Umberto II. 1948 – Czechoslovakia's Ninth-of-May Constitution comes into effect. 1950 – Robert Schuman presents the "Schuman Declaration", is considered by some people to be the beginning of the creation of what is now the European Union. 1955 – Cold War: West Germany joins NATO. 1960 – The Food and Drug Administration announces it will approve birth control as an additional indication for Searle's Enovid, making Enovid the world's first approved oral contraceptive pill. 1961 – FCC Chairman Newton N. Minow gives his Wasteland Speech. 1969 – Carlos Lamarca leads the first urban guerrilla action against the military dictatorship of Brazil in São Paulo, by robbing two banks. 1974 – Watergate scandal: The United States House Committee on the Judiciary opens formal and public impeachment hearings against President Richard Nixon. 1979 – Iranian Jewish businessman Habib Elghanian is executed by firing squad in Tehran, prompting the mass exodus of the once 100,000-strong Jewish community of Iran. 1980 – In Florida, Liberian freighter MV Summit Venture collides with the Sunshine Skyway Bridge over Tampa Bay, making a 1,400-ft. section of the southbound span collapse. Thirty-five people in six cars and a Greyhound bus fall 150 ft. into the water and die. 1980 – In Norco, California, five masked gunmen hold up a Security Pacific bank, leading to a violent shoot-out and one of the largest pursuits in California history. Two of the gunmen and one police officer are killed and thirty-three police and civilian vehicles are destroyed in the chase. 1987 – LOT Flight 5055 Tadeusz Kościuszko crashes after takeoff in Warsaw, Poland, killing all 183 people on board. 1988 – New Parliament House, Canberra officially opens. 1992 – Armenian forces capture Shusha, marking a major turning point in the First Nagorno-Karabakh War. 1992 – Westray Mine disaster kills 26 workers in Nova Scotia, Canada. 2001 – In Ghana, 129 football fans die in what became known as the Accra Sports Stadium disaster. The deaths are caused by a stampede (caused by the firing of tear gas by police personnel at the stadium) that followed a controversial decision by the referee. 2002 – The 38-day stand-off in the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem comes to an end when the Palestinians inside agree to have 13 suspected terrorists among them deported to several different countries. 2018 – The historic defeat for Barisan Nasional, the governing coalition of Malaysia since the country's independence in 1957 in 2018 Malaysian general election.

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To The People of Arizona Republic

To The People of Arizona Republic

 To say that I was deeply heartened when I saw you turn down an endorsement of Donald Trump, is an understatement.  And here’s why:

As an immigrant who grew up in a socialist country in Africa (Ethiopia), I have come to have a high regard for facts, as they were, and a higher regard for those who uphold them—especially while facing a potential foe such as the personality that is Donald Trump, and the position he finds himself in presently as President-elect.

During my formative years, as I witnessed the Berlin-Wall come down, the Warsaw Pact disperse, China rocked at Tiananmen square and my own country’s Communists loose power to forces talking of a market-economy, there was only one thing that I could think of: why it took so long for a political, economic system that is based on lies to finally come undone.

That question would lead to studies in History in an American Liberal arts college and many conversations ruminating on the subject. And this is what I can tell you as a person who witnessed first-hand how lies borough deep into a nation’s core, leaving it empty from the inside out, dear folks of the fourth estate:

It takes time for an idea, good or bad, to sometimes work its way through a state’s political, economic system and prove itself—or come apart at the seams. Lies take time to work their way and be found for what they are: terrible descriptions of reality meant to hide the facts or lead those who follow, astray.

When I witness the modern Republican party of the US, I see some earie similarities with my dear comrades, my nemesis of my childhood, the Commies.

The similarity is in one, specific aspect: a fast and loose relationship with the facts (staying away from the troublesome “truth”), which leads to delusions of greatness or perceived threats; a tendency to construe or misconstrue facts in ways to divide or incite the populous, or re-shape reality in a manner conducive for political gains.  

One of the things I highly appreciate about the United States, is that in its firmaments lies a deep and abiding reverence for reason lodged by the framers.

This nation is a beautiful offspring of The Enlightenment and the founders an epitome of that period.  Reason is under the hood of this car, not religiosity or ideology.  

I have often attributed the US’ greatness to this when speaking to foreigners like me: Americans are not a sanctimonious people, I often say; they tend to have an affinity for the practical, the “down-to-earth,” the “what works”—and a repulsion for the philosophical, the impractical and the fanatical.

It is for this reason that I am motivated to write this letter—because facts are under attack. Oxford dictionary just added the term “post-truth” to its dictionary, stating said term has had 2700% more popularity since the Brexit vote and the Trump election as the Republican candidate. One can only imagine what has happened since the Trump presidential win.  

A group of people have correctly identified that in western, democratic nations, the way to victory for certain political movements is to undermine facts and to deploy on the masses a barrage of information that is, on the out-set, hard to discern but has the added benefit of bamboozling the precious facts, the descriptions of reality that we should all endeavor to protect and cling to.  

If facts were shares of an important US company (such as GE), then facts are penny stocks in America today.  Like a Zimbabwe currency, facts have been discounted while style and fiction are on the ascendency, thanks to a visual media culture that is moving away from the written word.

Somewhere in this battle lies the present Republican Party, unassumingly delivering a platform to the manipulators.

What I appreciated about what you did in your non-endorsement of Trump (along with other intrepid souls and a handful of conservative media outlets), is that you stood for facts and consequently for its kin—reason.

This is a great country right now. And it has the potential to be greater still, provided its leaders don’t go down the path of lies, delusion and reality manipulation—the known tools of all despots, including the Commies I grew up, from Ethiopia to the former Soviet Union and the satellite nations of yesteryear.  When facts are sacrificed for political gains, then something else is foisted on the masses, which will, sooner or later, eat-up that system, entity or nation. This, too, shall be proven in time—but at great cost.   For confirmation, you only have to observe what takes place outside your borders.

Please understand that this is not in any shape or form an endorsement of Hillary Clinton or the Democratic Party in general.  But as I look to the current American Republic Party and how it seems to have become a conduit for purposeful fiction (the fond term of my childhood Commies was propaganda), I see a party that has negotiated a terrible deal with the facts for political ends.  And that, I believe, is tinkering with the firmaments of this great nation.

I will be looking for such a stand for reason from regional papers such as yours’, who are, I believe, the critical pillars of the American Civilization.  

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“I Never Thought We’d Face This Much Hatred”: Muslim Persecution of Christians, November 2019

by Raymond Ibrahim

Slaughter of Christians

Syria:  On November 11, Islamic gunmen opened fire on a vehicle known to be carrying Christian leaders.  Two Armenian priests, a father and son, were killed; a deacon was seriously wounded.  ISIS claimed the murders of Father Abrahim Petoyan and Father Hovsep Petoyan.  The Armenians were going to inspect repairs on an Armenian Catholic church that had been earlier damaged in Deir ez-Zor. “We continue to feel the presence of ISIS,” responded the Armenian Catholic Archbishop Boutros Marayati of Aleppo, adding that Deir ex-Zor “is a very important town for us, because it is there that many of our martyrs were killed as they fled the Turkish genocide of 1915. Today there are no Armenian Catholics left there. Undoubtedly, the Turks don’t want us to return, because our presence would be a reminder of the Armenian genocide.”

Turkey: On November 19, in the streets of the city of Diyarbakir, Korean evangelist Jinwook Kim, 41, was stabbed and later died from his injuries. A 16-year-old Muslim was later arrested.  According to the report,

Kim had arrived in Diyarbakir with his family earlier this year and was pastoring a small community of Christians. The assailant stabbed Kim three times: twice in the heart, once in the back. Officials, however, claim that the incident occurred in an effort to steal Kim’s phone. Local believers urge the authorities to investigate the incident as an assassination, rather than an attempt at extortion. Kim was married and had one child, although his second is expected to be born in the coming days….  He had lived in Turkey for five years.

“This wasn’t just a robbery; they came to kill him,” insists another local Christian, who received a death threat the day after this incident:

We always get threats. A brother prophesied a few days ago that they (the government) are going to kick out these foreigners, and probably kill a few Turkish brothers. They are going to cause chaos. They know that I am trying to spread the Gospel, so they may target me too. This may be a sign.

Ethiopia: “Two Ethiopian pastors have been beheaded in Sebeta, near the capital Addis Ababa, in an outburst of violence against Christians” that erupted after a leading Muslim incited his supporters against the government over some supposed infraction against him.  The report adds that “the situation on the ground has become quite challenging for Christians and many churches have been burnt this year. There is also an unverified report that a group of Christians has been forced out of the majority-Muslim town of Ginir, located 303 miles south-east of the capital.”

Nigeria: Muslim Fulani herdsmen continued their murderous raids on Christian communities.  Two incidents were especially notable and identical.  First, in the early hours of November 14, machete-wielding Muslim raiders hacked to death four Christians as they soundly slept in their bedrooms in Agban village, near Kagoro.  All of the slain were farmers and members of the local church.  Ten days later, on November 24, Muslim herdsmen attacked Agom, a Christian village in southern Kaduna state’s Sanga Country, around 4:30 a.m.  There they hacked with machetes an 87-year-old Christian to death and shot another Christian in the head, killing him instantly.  Both of the slain, regular churchgoers, had also been sleeping in their homes.

Cameroon: On November 6 in Moskota, Islamic militants connected with Boko Haram attacked a church where they killed David Mokoni, a retired pastor, as well as a hearing-impaired Christian boy; another pastor was shot in the leg.  Afterwards the militants looted the church, taking even the pastors’ ceremonial robes.  “Boko Haram has been stepping up its attacks on Christian villages in Far North Cameroon in an attempt to establish an Islamic caliphate from north-eastern Nigeria all the way to northern Cameroon,” the report says.  This most recent attack follows a “brutal spate of attacks since late October, by gangs of up to 200 militants, [which] has left eight dead”: “The first of the attacks came on 30 October with the looting of six mainly-Christian villages in Mayo Sava district….  On 31 October, five people were hacked to death when militants armed with axes, knives and wooden clubs stormed the village of Kotserehé. A sixth wounded man later died from his injuries.”  Rebecca, a witness, described the slaughter of a boy in Kotserehé: “He was a 15-year-old adolescent. He was so deeply asleep in his bed that he didn’t hear any of the noise around him. They thrust the blade of the axe so deeply into his skull, to the point we had to use a hammer to get it out of his head.” Many Christians have been displaced by these ongoing attacks and live in “extreme misery,” added another local:  “This is beyond persecution. It is a dramatic situation, plunging thousands of families into a deplorable humanitarian crisis.”

Pakistan: Muslim bakers murdered a teenage Christian coworker and police are covering it up, alleged Sarwar Masih, the father of Akash Masih, the slain 18-year-old:  “My son was an expert at baking and making shawarma and burgers” and his “expertise was liked by the customers.”  As a result, “he faced discrimination and religious jealousy at his workplace. He often complained about the unfavorable situation at the bakery, but he continued working to help his family.”  One day the bakery called the father and said his son was sick and sent to a hospital.  Sarwar rushed there only to learn that his son had already died.  When he contacted police, the bakery threatened him and police were unresponsive, claiming that his son had “committed suicide,” even though signs of torture were visible on his neck and back. “These are delaying tactics to defuse the evidences against the culprits,” Sarwar last reported: “Christians face hatred and discrimination even after their death.”

Separately, on November 16, an armed Muslim mob attacked and drove out the Christian families of a small village in Lahore.  One Christian teenage girl, Sonia Sarwar, was killed and six others were seriously injured in the riot.  “The attack was aimed at displacing around ten Christian families from this area,” Nazir Masih, whose legs were wounded in the attack, explained: “Arshad Kambho, an influential Muslim, wants to grab the property of the Christians.”  Since 2015, Kambho had been trying to steal the Christians’ land; he took them twice to courts and twice the courts ruled in favor of the Christians. “Since then, Kambho has been creating disputes with the Christians to damage them and drag them into an allegation,” said another local.

Attacks on Christian Churches

Syria:  On November 11—the same day that two Armenian priests were killed in a hail of bullets (see above)—three car bombings occurred in the city of Qamishli, which holds a significant Christian population.  One of the bombs detonated near a Chaldean church and killed at least six civilians, as well as damaging the church building; another detonated near an Assyrian Christian owned market, and a third detonated near a Catholic school.  All were claimed by ISIS.

Egypt: On Friday, November 1, a fire broke out in a Coptic church in Shubra.  According to the report, “The fire had started at around 8:30am close to the church theatre hall, in a building adjacent to the church itself. Anba Makary, Bishop of South Shubra, was then officiating Mass on the ground floor for persons with disabilities. They were all safely evacuated.”  In the preceding two weeks, two other churches were torched in October.  Police concluded that the fires in all three cases were due to electrical malfunctions.  Christians argued otherwise, indicating that arson was responsible.

Separately, the civil council of the village of Neda ordered the church of St. George to remove its bell tower, in keeping with Islamic law.  The church, fearing that this is just the first warning of a downward spiral  to closure, made a direct appeal to President Sisi.  According to the November 17 report,

[T]he actual construction of the church has been a slow process. It was originally established in 1911, but it didn’t receive building permits until 2006. Because the village Christians are poor, construction has been slow. They are afraid that the village extremists will stop them from continuing construction without the intervention of the President.  Churches are a contentious subject in Egypt, which is an officially Islamic country. The construction of churches is tightly regulated by the state…

Pakistan:  A Muslim mob demolished a wall and the front door of a Catholic church in the Punjab on the pretext that it was not formally registered.  However, according to church member Naseer Masih, “Muslims do not want the church in the village because they have bad feelings towards Christians.”   The report explains:

“On 4 November 50 policemen arrived in front of the [church] gate and asked Catholics if they had ever had problems praying in church. Christians have responded that they had never had difficulties. Meanwhile, a crowd of 60 people gathered to bring a tractor and hammers. With the tractor they knocked down the door, then the Muslims completed the destruction with hammers.”

Police just stood by and watched.  “[W]e had no warning from the police before the accident,” said Naseer. “The Muslims carried out the destruction and the policemen did nothing against them. This means that they are on their side….  We have prepared all the documents,” he added, concerning the legality of the modest and now ruined church that was built in 2007.

Turkey: According to a November 21 report, “Turkey’s Council of State, the country’s highest administrative court, has recently approved changing the historic Chora Greek Orthodox Church located in Istanbul, currently a museum, into a mosque”:

Commentators say that sets the legal precedent for transforming Hagia Sophia, the very symbol of Byzantine and Orthodox Christianity, which is also currently an official museum, back into a mosque….  The interior of the [Chora] church, which was originally built as part of a monastery complex outside the walls of Constantinople, is covered with some of the oldest and finest surviving Byzantine mosaics and frescoes.

Chora Church’s uniquely old and surprisingly intact artwork was first made in 1315—over a century before the Turkish invasion and conquest of Constantinople in 1453—and includes images such as of Joseph and Mary (above).  All these historically precious frescoes are set to be destroyed in the church’s transformation into a mosque.

France: On Sunday, November 3, a statue of St. Bernadette in the chapel of the St. Florent hermitage in Oberhaslach was found beheaded. Because two churches are reportedly violated every day in France, this bit of vandalism attracted little attention.  According to PI-News, 1,063 attacks on Christian churches or symbols (crucifixes, icons, statues) were registered in France in just 2018.  A separate January 2017 study revealed that “Islamist extremist attacks on Christians” in France—which holds one of Europe’s largest Muslim populations—rose by 38 percent, going from 273 attacks in 2015 to 376 in 2016; the majority occurred during Christmas season and “many of the attacks took place in churches and other places of worship.”  Unsurprisingly, the parish where the beheaded statue was found suffered an arson attack the year before.

General Hate for and Abuse of Christians

Norway: A group of Muslims beat, robbed, and threatened to kill a Christian evangelist if he did not convert to Islam.  According to the report, Roar Fløttum was “preaching the gospel and praying for the sick” on November 27, following a prayer meeting in the church he attends in Trondheim, when he encountered a group of Muslim men.  During their conversation, the Muslims indicated that they had physical pains and injuries.  Fløttum offered to pray for them, they accepted, and he complied.  They said they felt better and urged him to go with them and pray for another of their friends who was also suffering from a foot injury. Fløttum went.  “They were very nice and I couldn’t believe they would deceive me,” he later explained.  They took him to a backyard, pushed him down a cellar staircase, and began to beat and kick him in the face.  They kept him hostage there for about an hour, robbed him of his credit cards and about a thousand kroner (equivalent to about $108 USD). “While they kept me there, they threatened me and said they would kill me if I did not convert to Islam,” recalled the Norwegian. “They wanted me to say some words in Arabic [likely the shahada, “There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah,” which, when recited before Muslim witnesses, makes the reciter a Muslim]. I was scared and actually thought they were going to kill me because they said they had a knife and didn’t want witnesses.”

Egypt:  A knife-wielding Muslim man stabbed a Christian family—consisting of a mother and her two sons—and left one of the sons in critical condition. The incident occurred on the evening of Sunday, November 17, in Minya.  When the Muslim man saw the family sitting outside their home, as is customary in Egypt, he began yelling at them to go back inside.  When the older son refused to comply, the man, identified variously as “Ali,” or “Muhammad” went to his nearby home and returned with a knife.  He lunged at the family, stabbing the mother in the head, slicing the younger brother’s face, and stabbing the older brother several times in the gut (images here). A separate report adds that, “Last year, Mohammed attacked another Christian man with a cleaver…. He is known to hate Christians.”  “We can’t get back to the village,” one of the sons last reported.  “Right now, we try to avoid fights and disputes with them. The extremists’ family live in a house which is not far away from us. We will not let them induce us to fight them or anything like that. If we did something like that, we will lose our rights to punish the extremist. We want law enforcement.”

Uganda:  On November 10, Muslim relatives of a Christian father of four young children poisoned and almost killed him for leaving Islam.  Ronald Rajab Nayekuliza, 48, had converted earlier and proceeded to build a church and raise pig livestock.  His brothers, already angered by his conversion, responded by building a mosque near the church, while local Muslims regularly hurled stones at the church during Sunday worship.  Next, his older brother, Anus Wako, began sending threatening messages:  “You rearing pigs is against the faith of our father.  We are from a Muslim family, and our father did not allow the keeping of pigs. While our father was still alive, you were a Muslim; that is why he gave you land to live in, not for the construction of the church. Our family has become a laughingstock to our Muslim neighbors.”  Then, on the morning of November 8, Ronald found six of his piglets slaughtered: “I knew it must be my brothers; that really confirmed my earlier fears. My brothers had threatened me with witchcraft as well as receiving curses from Allah. This has made me live in great fear of my life and that of my family.”  Two days later he attended a memorial for his father, where his brothers and other local Muslims were gathered. Before leaving, Ronald told his pregnant wife that “he was feeling a kind of nausea,” she said.  “Immediately he started to vomit, then followed by diarrhea, with fever and complaining of abdominal pain.” They rushed him to a hospital, where he lost consciousness.  After doctors confirmed that he had been poisoned with a pesticide, police were sent to the brothers’ home: “When the four brothers saw the police vehicle, two of them fled,” a Christian local said. “The police arrested two brothers, Anus Wako and Kalipan Waswa, who were released on bond after four days.” Ronald spent more than a week recovering in the hospital.  “My husband is better but still very weak, with blurry vision and feeling numbness in his body,” his wife last reported.

Pakistan:  On November 10, Muslim arsonists reportedly torched a Christian home in Al-Noor town.  Witnesses saw two motor cyclists who had attended a nearby Islamic rally hurl a packet near where the house first caught fire. “The fire was extremely hot and it melted the stuff inside,” Manzoor Masih, the father of the family explained:

It looks like they used some chemical which turned all the stuff into ashes within no time.  The fire damaged beds, mattresses, furniture, trunks, cloths, crookery, fans, computers, the UPS, and the entire electric system….  For the last six months, different groups keep [sic] pressuring my family to leave this neighborhood and go to a Christian settlement.  However, we never gave into their threats…. I never thought we would face this much hatred for not selling our house.  It’s really heartbreaking and disappointing for a Christian living in this country…

Turkey:  A recreational facility in the town of Dargeçit  which is being referred to as the “Nation’s Garden” is, it was revealed in November, being built atop the graves of Christian and Armenian Christians—both of whom were victims of the 1915 genocide by Ottoman Turkey. “Is it now the turn of our deceased?” responded Evgil Türker, chairperson of the Federation of the Syriac Associations: “This mustn’t happen; we strongly condemn it… Of course, this event reminded us of the past. There had been similar cases in the past….  [T]his is looting. This is proof that the deceased of others [meaning non-Muslims] are not respected…. [T]his mentality has to be stopped.”

Egypt: In order to silence him, a Christian activist and social media blogger who exposes the plight of his coreligionists was arrested and falsely charged with “terrorism.” In response, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) issued a statement in which it “strongly condemns” Egypt’s treatment of Ramy Kamel:

Mr. Kamel is an activist and prominent member of the Maspero Youth Union, advocating for full civil rights for Egypt’s Coptic Christian community and documenting abuses against its members. On November 23, National Security Agency officers stormed his home; confiscated his mobile phone, laptop, and other belongings related to his advocacy work; and took him into custody. One day later, the Supreme State Security Prosecution announced a series of spurious charges against Mr. Kamel, including membership in a terrorist organization, spreading false information, and disturbing the public order.

USCIRF Vice Chair Nadine Maenza elaborated:

USCIRF calls on the Egyptian government to immediately release Mr. Kamel from detention and dismiss the preposterous charges against him. His arrest casts doubt on the sincerity of Egypt’s promises of working toward greater religious freedom; Egypt cannot pledge improved rights and freedoms for Copts and other non-Muslim communities, while at the same time bringing false charges against its own citizens who are advocating for those same reforms.

The USCIRF statement concludes with relevant background information:

Egypt’s Coptic Christians represent the single largest non-Muslim community in the Middle East, likely comprising 10-15 percent of the country’s population of over 100 million. Despite their integral role in Egyptian society and history, they have long faced discrimination and periodic violence for their faith. In its 2019 Annual Report, USCIRF found that although the Egyptian government has made some modest progress toward legalizing informal churches around the country and improving public discourse about Coptic rights, it has taken few steps toward systematically improving religious freedom conditions for vulnerable Christian populations, particularly in rural areas.

Pakistan: The only Christian journalist registered with the Lahore Press Club finally resigned after years of harassment and discrimination from her Muslim coworkers.  Gonila Gill, 38, covered the persecution of minorities since 2002.  In 2014 she married a Muslim journalist, while remaining Christian.  The harassment began in earnest soon thereafter.  Her coworkers “told me that I would never get pregnant until I converted,” while her husband was accused of being an “infidel.”   She finally quit, “owing to the mental torture her colleagues put her through from not converting to Islam” notes a November 19 report.  “Speaking to the media, Gill said people are vile, but no matter what she will not lose faith in her religion.”

Raymond Ibrahim, author of the new book, Sword and Scimitar, Fourteen Centuries of War between Islam and the West, is a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, a Shillman Fellow at the David Horowitz Freedom Center, and a Judith Rosen Friedman Fellow at the Middle East Forum.

About this Series

The persecution of Christians in the Islamic world has become endemic.  Accordingly, “Muslim Persecution of Christians” was developed in 2011 to collate some—by no means all—of the instances of persecution that occur or are reported each month. It serves two purposes:

1)          To document that which the mainstream media does not: the habitual, if not chronic, persecution of Christians.

2)          To show that such persecution is not “random,” but systematic and interrelated—that it is rooted in a worldview inspired by Islamic Sharia.

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Monday, November 30, 2020

Turns out working from home means more work (LinkedIn) Employees around the world put in on average half an hour more each day while working from home during lockdowns, workplace software developer Atlassian says in a report. Out of the 65 countries studied, only Brazil and China logged shorter hours during the crisis. Based on when employees interacted with Atlassian’s software, the study also found that people started to shift their workload from the afternoons to mornings and evenings—suggesting greater flexibility, but also a trend of work intruding on what is typically considered downtime.

A professor offered to deliver Thanksgiving meals to all her students (Washington Post) When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued recommendations against traveling or gathering for Thanksgiving, Liz Pearce, a longtime lecturer at the University of Iowa, was worried for her students. “I was afraid many of them might be spending the holiday alone, without a proper Thanksgiving meal,” said Pearce, 61. “I’m a mom and wouldn’t want anybody to feel alone and sad.” Plus, she added, “a lot of local businesses are closing down, and many students work part time in the restaurants and bars, so their sources of income have dried up.” The communication studies professor and mother of four swiftly drafted an email to her 130 students on Thursday, spontaneously offering to hand-deliver a warm, traditional Thanksgiving meal. Finally, Pearce offered to provide additional portions for roommates or significant others. Then, she hit send, having no idea her thoughtful gesture would soon go viral. Within hours, the post amassed close to 1 million likes, over 70,000 retweets, and thousands of comments. For Pearce, the offer to cook for her students was “no big deal,” she said. “I just wanted everyone to know that there was room at my virtual table.” Pearce’s children are especially excited about cooking for students this Thanksgiving, she said. In fact, her 10-year-old son asked to make it an annual tradition. Given the outpouring of support, Pearce decided to pass along the same email to the whole undergraduate class of more than 600 people. She wants to ensure that anyone staying behind in Iowa City is well taken care of. “I don’t want any one student to feel like they are alone,” said Pearce.

Pandemic calls off Christmas markets in Europe (AP) The European plazas where people would usually gather at crowded stalls to partake in hot mulled wine, gingerbread, sausages and other delicacies are just empty squares. Christmas markets, a cherished tradition in Germany and neighboring countries, have joined the long list of annual traditions that were canceled or diminished this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. November saw many European countries impose partial or tougher lockdowns as new virus cases soared. The restrictions are either being retained or only partially loosened as Advent begins Sunday. Nuremberg’s sprawling, bustling Christkindlesmarkt, one of Germany’s best known holiday markets and traditionally a big tourist draw, was called off a month ago. Markets across the country—including in Frankfurt, Dortmund and many in Berlin—have suffered the same fate, with authorities canceling the events or organizers concluding that it didn’t make sense to push ahead with their plans. Over the border in France, the roughly 300 stalls of Strasbourg’s popular Christmas market won’t go up this year. And it’s the same story in the Belgian capital, Brussels.

French protesters clash with police over new security law (AFP) Violent clashes erupted in Paris Saturday as tens of thousands took to the streets to protest against new security legislation, with tensions intensified by the police beating and racial abuse of a black man that shocked France. Several fires were started in Paris, sending acrid smoke into the air, as protesters vented their anger against the security law which would restrict the publication of police officers’ faces. Some 46,000 people marched in Paris and 133,000 in total nationwide, the interior ministry said. Protest organisers said some 500,000 joined nationwide, including 200,000 in the capital. President Emmanuel Macron said late Friday that the images of the beating of black music producer Michel Zecler by police officers in Paris last weekend “shame us”. The incident had magnified concerns about alleged systemic racism in the police force.

Pope urges finding good even from pandemic (AP) Pope Francis is encouraging people to try to take away something good “even from the difficult situation that the pandemic forces on us.” Addressing faithful gathered a safe distance apart in vast St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, Francis offered these suggestions: “greater sobriety, discrete and respectful attention to neighbors who might be in need, some moments of prayer in the family with simplicity.” Francis said that “these three things will help us a lot.”

Turkey’s new virus figures confirm experts’ worst fears (AP) When Turkey changed the way it reports daily COVID-19 infections, it confirmed what medical groups and opposition parties have long suspected—that the country is faced with an alarming surge of cases that is fast exhausting the Turkish health system. In an about-face, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government this week resumed reporting all positive coronavirus tests—not just the number of patients being treated for symptoms—pushing the number of daily cases to above 30,000. With the new data, the country jumped from being one of the least-affected countries in Europe to one of the worst-hit. That came as no surprise to the Turkish Medical Association, which has been warning for months that the government’s previous figures were concealing the graveness of the spread and that the lack of transparency was contributing to the surge. The group maintains, however, that the ministry’s figures are still low compared with its estimate of at least 50,000 new infections per day. The country’s hospitals are overstretched, medical staff are burned out and contract tracers, who were once credited for keeping the outbreak under check, are struggling to track transmissions, Sebnem Korur Fincanci, who heads the association, told The Associated Press. “It’s the perfect storm,” said Fincanci, whose group has come under attack from Erdogan and his nationalist allies for questioning the government’s figures and its response to the outbreak.

South Korea bans year-end parties, some music lessons, as virus spikes again (Reuters) South Korean authorities announced a ban on year-end parties and some music lessons on Sunday and said public saunas and some cafes must also close after coronavirus infections surged at their fastest pace since the early days of the pandemic. South Korea has been one of the world’s coronavirus mitigation success stories but spikes in infections have reappeared relentlessly, triggering alarm in Asia’s fourth-largest economy. Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said restrictions would be tightened on gatherings and activities seen as prone to virus transmission, especially in the capital Seoul and surrounding urban areas.

Severe fire danger for Australia as temperatures smash records (Reuters) Parts of Australia, including Sydney, sweltered through the hottest November night on record with temperatures likely to stay high on Sunday, prompting authorities to issue a total fire ban. Sydney CBD surpassed 40 degrees Celsius (104 F) on Saturday while swathes of western New South Wales, South Australia and northern Victoria baked through even higher temperatures nearing 45 degrees. Temperatures are expected to cross 40 degrees for a second straight day on Sunday while the Bureau of Meteorology has predicted a five or six-day heatwave for parts of northern New South Wales and southeast Queensland.

Attack on Afghan army base with car bomb kills at least 30 (Washington Post) A Humvee laden with explosives backed by gunmen struck an Afghan army base in central Afghanistan Sunday, killing at least 30 people and wounding 16, according to local officials. Local media is reporting that most of the casualties were members of the security forces. The bombing is one of the single deadliest attacks to strike Afghanistan in recent months, where violence has been on the rise nationwide despite ongoing peace talks between the Taliban and Afghan government in Doha. Ghazni, seated along a key highway that connects the Afghan capital to the country’s south, is one of the least stable provinces in Afghanistan, with roughly two-thirds of its districts controlled or contested by Taliban fighters.

Sudan inflation soars, raising spectre of hyperinflation (Reuters) Inflation in Sudan has risen to one of the highest levels in the world, and the country risks slipping into hyperinflation unless it gets its budget deficit and money supply under control, economists say. The government has run up enormous budget deficits by subsidising the cost of fuel, then financed the deficits by printing money. This has debased the currency, weakening it against other currencies and driving inflation up to annual 230% in October, according to the state statistics bureau. The skyrocketing prices have led many consumers to spend their salaries quickly, particularly on durable items that hold their value. Idrees Abdelmoniem, who works in marketing at an engineering company in Khartoum, said he had snapped up car spare parts and furniture, but was not as quick with food and drink, whose prices were not increasing as fast. “If I have something I want to buy outside of the monthly house supplies, I buy it as soon as I get money, and I won’t even try to haggle because tomorrow it could be double the price,” he said.

Ethiopia says military operation in Tigray region is over (Reuters) The Ethiopian government launched a manhunt on Sunday for leaders of a rebellious faction in the northern region of Tigray after announcing federal troops had taken over the regional capital and military operations were complete. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed government has been trying to quell a rebellion by the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), a powerful ethnically-based party that dominated the central government from 1991 until Abiy came to power in 2018. He said on Saturday evening federal troops had taken control of the Tigrayan capital Mekelle within hours of launching an offensive there, laying to rest fears of protracted fighting in the city of 500,000 people. The prime minister, who refers to the three-week-old conflict as an internal law and order matter and has rebuffed international offers of mediation, said federal police will try to arrest TPLF “criminals” and bring them to court. However, TPLF leader Debretsion Gebremichael told Reuters in a text message on Saturday evening that TPLF forces would fight on, raising the prospect that the conflict could drag on.

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News Roundup 8/11/20

by Kyle Anzalone

US News

A newly released video from 2018 shows police officers frisking and attempting to handcuff an eight-year-old boy at school. [Link]

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard disputes an Energy Department report that concludes the nuclear waste on the Marshall Islands is safe for the people there. [Link]

A Venezuelan court sentenced two former US soldiers to 20 years in jail for their role in Operation Gideon. Operation Gideon was an attempted invasion of Venezuela on May 4th by a small group of mercenaries. [Link]

Russian fighter planes intercepted American spy planes over the Black Sea. Russia has been intercepting US flights in the area at least once a week. [Link]

The new State Department IG finds Secretary of State Pompeo did nothing wrong when he skirted Congress to sell weapons to Saudi Arabia. Saudi is using the weapons to commit war crimes in Yemen. [Link]

Belarus

Belarus arrested over 2,000 people protesting the re-election of President Alexander Lukashenko. [Link]

China

A Hong Kong media tycoon – Jimmy Lai – was arrested under China’s new security law for Hong Kong. [Link]

China sanctioned 11 Americans including six Republican Congressmen. [Link]

Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s president is expected to sign an order to release 400 Taliban prisoners. The prisoner release is expected to kick off talks between the Taliban and Afghan government within the week. [Link]

Middle East

Lebanon’s prime minister and his cabinet resign. The country’s president accepted the resignation but says the government will stay on in a caretaker’s role until a new prime minister is in place. [Link]

Two explosions in Iraq hit convoys of supplies for US coalition forces. [Link]

The US will train SDF and Kurdish militants to guard oilfields in eastern Syria. [Link]

Africa

A car bomb killed eight people in Somalia. [Link]

Somali forces killed six prisoners in the process of suppressing a prison riot. [Link]

Ten people protesting for more regional autonomy in Ethiopia were killed. [Link]

Militants killed eight aid workers in Niger. The dead include six French civilians. [Link]

20 people were murdered by gunmen at a cattle market in Burkina Faso. [Link]

The US sanctioned a militia leader in the Central African Republic. [Link]

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