The West’s Obsession With Border Security Is Breeding Instability by Ruben Andersson
In the name of fighting illegal immigration, the EU, the United States, and Australia are emboldening authoritarian regimes, fueling abuses and corruption, and stoking intolerance at home. An armed Libyan coast guardsman stands on a boat after the interception of 147 migrants attempting to reach Europe near the coastal town of Zawiyah on June 27, …
“Life means life for child killers” – the truth behind the headlines by thesecretbarrister
There used to be a time, once Chris Grayling had hung up his butcher’s apron at the Ministry of Justice and Theresa May ushered in a quieter, more respectful justice strategy of wanton neglect, that I wrote about something other than Boris Johnson. Unfortunately, the Prime Minister keeps booting the justice football around the pitch …
Nigerians in Ireland shocked and concerned by Grealish comments by Seán McCárthaigh
‘There are lots of Nigerians who are very highly qualified, work hard and pay all their taxes’ Members of the Nigerian community in Ireland have reacted with a mixture of shock and concern at controversial comments by Independent TD, Noel Grealish over personal remittances to Nigeria. Yemi Adenuga, a Fine Gael member of Meath County …
‘Climate of fear’: Nigeria intensifies crackdown on journalists by Eromo Egbejule
Activists warn muzzling of press under President Buhari could herald return to dark days of military rule Fisayo Soyombo was eating an evening snack in Lagos in late October when a colleague called to warn him about a plan hatched by Nigerian government officials at a clandestine meeting to arrest him. Hours earlier, the second …
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