Amnesty condemns ‘disgraceful’ US ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy

MEXICO CITY, Feb 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Amnesty International said the United States is violating international law by sending asylum seekersback to Mexico to await their court dates, a policy it condemned as“disgraceful, mean-spirited and unlawful.” Esmeralda* with her daughter Sara* in Chiapas, Mexico. photo courtesy of UNHCR Speaking a day after…

President Vizcarra urges Peruvians to work together for greater economic growth previous

LIMA, Feb 1 (NNN-ANDINA) — President Martin Vizcarra on Thursday urged Peruvian citizens to work together with a modern and efficient State —that relies on solid institutions and better public services— in order to achieve greater economic growth that is competitive, productive, and sustainable. “We have to take advantage of…

GABON: PRES ALI BONGO RETURNS TO MOROCCO, AFTER SWEARING IN NEW GOVERNMENT

LIBREVILLE, Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Gabon’s President Ali Bongo returned to Morocco Wednesday only a day after arriving back in Libreville after months abroad recovering from a stroke. During his one-day visit to Gabon, Bongo swore in 38 ministers of a new government. The ceremony at the beachside presidential palace…

Gabon’s Coup: Government Says Bid Thwarted As President Abroad; Soldiers Arrested

l IBREVILLE, Jan 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A group of soldiers sought to take power in Gabon on Monday while the country’s ailing president was abroad, but the government declared the bid had failed and the rebels had been arrested. Soldiers burst into state radio offices at dawn and called on…