Journalists protest to demand for press freedom in Tunisia

Tunisian journalists take part in a protest for press freedom in Tunis TUNIS, May 6 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Tunisian journalists protested against what they say is growing repression and intimidation against the press since President Kais Saied’s power grab last year. The demonstration was organised by the national journalists’ union, the…

Colombian drug cartel declares 4-day travel ban over leader’s extradition to US

Soldiers guard a highway in Carepa, Colombia BOGOTA, May 6 (NNN-EFE) — Colombia’s main criminal organization, the Clan del Golfo (Gulf Clan), on Thursday began a four-day “armed strike” in several provinces in protest over the extradition to the United States of its top leader, Dairo Antonio Usuga David, alias…

Uruguay begins Parliamentary debate to legalize euthanasia

MONTEVIDEO, May 6 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Uruguayan lawmakers have begun this week the debate to legalize euthanasia, despite opposition from the National Party of President Luis Lacalle Pou and the Catholic Church. The Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide bill was first introduced in 2020, but no further action was taken due to…

Colombian drug clan chief Otoniel extradited to United States

BOGOTA, May 6 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Despite several convictions in his native Colombia, Dairo Antonio Usuga, leader of the Gulf Clan drug-trafficking gang better known as “Otoniel” has been extradited to the United States to face various charges in both New York and Florida.  “This criminal is only comparable to Pablo…

Chile’s future constitution makes room for indigenous ancestral land rights

SANTIAGO, May 6 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Chile’s Constituent Assembly approved in a Plenary Session the right of indigenous peoples and nations to their lands, territories, and resources by 106 votes in favor, 37 against, and 10 abstentions. With over two-thirds of the votes, the new provision is to be added to…

Nicaragua’s NGO outlawing spree seems to have no end

MANAGUA, May 6 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Nicaragua’s National Assembly voted to outlaw another 50 NGOs at the request of the Government of President Daniel Ortega. Ortega’s Sandinista legislative majority was instrumental in bringing up to 187 the number of non-profit organizations outlawed since December 2018. The 50 NGOs legal personality was…

Seven dead in rebel attack on Chibok community as UN Chief visit Nigeria

Seven dead in an attack in northeast Nigeria ABUJA, May 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rebel fighters have killed at least seven people in an attack in northeast Borno State in Nigeria, witnesses said.The rebels attacked Kautukari village in the Chibok area of Borno on Tuesday evening, residents said. The attack happened…

UK and Japan agree defence deal as London welcomes PM Kishida

 LONDON, May 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — UK and Japan leaders Boris Johnson and Fumio Kishida agreed to deepen defence ties during talks in London where they also snacked on Fukushima popcorn to celebrate an easing of trade restrictions. Kishida was welcomed by a Royal Air Force flypast over central London and…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: More than 6 bn euros collected at Ukraine donors’ conference

 WARSAW, May 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than six billion euros ($6.3 billion) were collected at a Ukraine donors’ conference in Warsaw, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said. At “this conference, we were able to gather more than six billion euros and this money will be distributed to support Ukraine and…

Astronaut crew returns to Earth after six months on ISS

WASHINGTON, May 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — NASA’s Crew-3 mission returned home to Earth on Friday after six months aboard the International Space Station. The SpaceX Dragon Endurance spacecraft with NASA astronauts Kayla Barron, Raja Chari and Tom Marshburn, as well as European Space Agency astronaut Matthias Maurer, undocked from the orbital…