Sweden criticised over plans to expel asylum seekers Up to 80,000 rejected asylum seekers are expected to be deported from Sweden over several years, says minister.Patrick Strickland | 29 Jan 2016 20:25 GMT | Human Rights,

    Rights groups have criticised the Swedish government’s plans to expel up to 80,000asylum seekers whose applications are expected to be rejected, a move viewed as the latest in a string of similar measures. Speaking to the local Dagens Industry newspaper on Thursday, Swedish Interior Minister Anders Ygeman said that between 60,000 and 80,000 people […]

Eritrean rebels raid military base, kill intelligence agents known as the Red Sea Afar Democratic Organization (RSADO) January 28, 2016

  Fighters of the Red Sea Afar Democratic Organization at the frontline January 26, 2016 (ST Photo) The rebel group’s leader, Ibrahim Haron told Sudan Tribune the attack was carried out against a military garrison within the northern Red Sea region. Ibrahim, the commander in chief of the RSADO forces, said the military camp belonged […]

Severe drought is threatening lives in the Afar region of Ethiopia, a country once known for epic famines

    By ELIAS MESERET, Associated Press DUBTI, Ethiopia (AP) — Morbid thoughts linger on people’s minds here. The crops have failed and farm animals have been dying amid severe drought that has left Ethiopia appealing for international help to feed its people. On Sunday, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is set to visit some drought […]