[Confederate Symbols]
SPLC: “We are pleased that the House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved provisions in the NDAA designed to address racist symbols, violent extremism and white supremacy in the Armed Forces.”
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violent extremism
UN MISSION CHIEF: RECENT DEADLY AIRSTRIKES IN WESTERN LIBYA TARGETING CIVILIANS “UTTERLY UNACCEPTABLE”
[Africa\Libya]
Libya has been facing ongoing instability since the fall of President Muammar Gaddafi in 2011…Overall, at least 284 civilians were killed and 363 injured in Libya this year, according to data from UNSMIL and the UN human rights office, UNHCR.
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CALIFORNIA CONGRESSWOMAN BASS ON BURKINA FASO ATTACKS: THE WORLD MUST PAY ATTENTION TO SAHEL
[Africa\Burkina Faso]
Rep. Bass: “I am saddened by this attack and would like to express my condolences to the people and government of Burkina Faso…The entire world needs to pay attention to what is happening in the Sahel.”
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YOUTH ADVOCATES: YOUNG PEOPLE UNHEARD IN GLOBAL EXTREMISM FIGHT
[Youths Fighting Extremism]
Charles Kajoloweka: “Wherever you look, young people are at the forefront of those advocating for change. But so many young people feel that, no matter how hard they work, they cannot get ahead. They do not feel that they can have their voice heard in the classrooms, boardrooms or parliaments of their countries.”
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U.N. SECRETARY GENERAL DENOUNCES DEADLY ATTACK IN NORTHERN BURKINA FASO
[Africa News\Burkina Faso]
The Secretary‑General strongly condemns the attack conducted by unidentified gunmen on 24 December in Arbinda, Soum province, northern Burkina Faso. He expresses his deep condolences to the families of the victims.
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ECOWAS AND UNOWAS COLLABORATE ON INITIATIVES TO HELP WEST AFRICA AND THE SAHEL
[Afric News\ ECOWAS & UNOWAS]
ECOWAS’ Dr. Remi Ajibewa restated the commitment of the regional organization to collaborating with partners such as UNOWAS, the governments and citizens of West Africa to ensure peace and stability in the region.
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