By Munza Mushtaq Colombo – An elite panel of 11 judges will decide this month if the President Mahinda Rajapaksa led government and its armed forces were instrumental in carrying out gross violations of human rights and involved in war crimes against innocent civilians in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province during the run up to its […]
New Contraceptive Pill To Reduce Maternal, Child Mortality In Nigeria
A new brand of low dose contraceptive pill that would reduce the incidence of women and children dying from pregnancy related complications and childbirth have been launched in Nigeria. Branded as Locon-F, this low dose pill is expected to help Nigeria achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) of reduced child mortality and improved maternal […]
Georgia: Economic Slump Hurting
Once buoyant economy is hit by downturn and war over South Ossetia. By Tamar Khorbaladze in Tbilisi Having enjoyed double-digit economic growth for several years, Georgia is now bracing itself for hard times as it comes to terms with the double blow of the August war and the world financial crisis. Since October, increasing numbers […]
Women Tortured by “Mobile Phone Abuse”
By Amanj Khalil in Sulaimaniyah (ICR No. 257, 2-May-08) Salma trusted her boyfriend enough to speak freely with him about romance, love and even sex. But she has paid a high price for her candour. Salma, who asked that her real name be concealed because of the sensitivity of her story, is hiding in a […]
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