Terrorism, weapons smuggling, drug and human trafficking, and migration flows are driving many North African countries to bolster their border defenses. Current tactics include building miles of trenches, barriers, and fences, as well as employing sophisticated drones and surveillance technology. But will they be effective and at what cost? A close study to answer this […]
Originally posted on BBC Newslight:
Paris has come top of a ranking of the world’s most expensive cities, alongside Hong Kong and Singapore. It’s the first time three cities have shared the top spot in the 30-year history of the annual Economist Intelligence Unit survey, which compares prices in 133 cities globally. The French capital…
Originally posted on …and Then There's Physics:
Since I haven’t had a post for a few days, I thought we could have an open thread about the youth strike for climate. I mostly think it’s quite a positive thing; it’s young people whose future is at stake making their voices heard. It’s also had…
Originally posted on HUMAN WRONGS WATCH:
Human Wrongs Watch By Ambassador Idriss Jazairy and Roberto Savio* For over 70 years, the UN system has been perceived as the guardian of peace and development in the world. However, multilateralism today is undeniably under strain. The effectiveness of global institutions and of global policymaking is questioned, and…
Originally posted on HUMAN WRONGS WATCH:
Human Wrongs Watch Madrid, 12 March 2019 (IOM)* — According to an International Organization for Migration (IOM) flow monitoring survey of over 1,300 migrants and refugees in Spain last year, nearly half (48%) of those interviewed indicated having at least one direct experience related to human trafficking, exploitation or…
After protesters rejected President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s offer to step down after one year should he be re-elected, his latest announcement that he will extend his fourth term is being met with more anger. Why Algerian protesters aren’t satisfied with Bouteflika’s latest ‘concession’ By Simon Speakman Cordall March 11, 2019 Students protest against Algeria’s President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, […]
Originally posted on Bohemian Algerian:
Algeria was a very hot country in the recent decades with serious problems. In the past, the hot headed people looked for solutions through throwing stones and shooting bullets, only by force. However, it has changed. These days Algeria is in chaos because of the fifth election trial of the…
