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Mali: In Fighting Slavery in Mali, Some Favour Dialogue, Others Confrontation.
Caste systems in parts of Mali define what people can and cannot do. Nobles call it tradition. Opponents call it hereditary slavery. For Diagley Kanouté, an anti-slavery activist in Mali, no danger is too great in the struggle for liberation. Formerly enslaved himself, Kanouté insists that the threat of being chased and beaten, or of losing the security of one's community and livelihood, are all risks worth taking. "Our freedom is priceless", he says with a wry smile.
In fighting slavery in Mali, some favour dialogue, others confrontation.
Caste systems in parts of Mali define what people can and cannot do. Nobles call it tradition. Opponents call it hereditary slavery. On the banks of the river in Kayes, Mali. Credit: Emeline Hassenforder. For Diagley Kanouté, an anti-slavery activist in Mali, no danger is too great in the struggle for liberation. Formerly enslaved himself, Kanouté insists that the threat of being chased and beaten, or of losing the security of one’s community and livelihood, are all risks worth taking.
West Africa: The Region in Niger Quietly Piloting a Boko Haram Amnesty
analysis By Edward RackleyThe bold experiment is proving attractive, but comes fraught with dangers. In mid-December 2016, in rural Diffa region on Niger's southern border with Nigeria, fourteen men gave themselves up to authorities. The group said that they were former fighters of Boko Haram and that they had abandoned their weapons in the bush.
The region in Niger quietly piloting a Boko Haram amnesty - African Arguments
In mid-December 2016, in rural Diffa region on Niger’s southern border with Nigeria, fourteen men gave themselves up to authorities. The group said that they were former fighters of Boko Haram and that they had abandoned their weapons in the bush. News of this impromptu surrender from the Islamist militant group responsible for tens of thousands of deaths and millions of displacements came as a surprise to most in the area. But not to regional authorities.
High-Altitude Hangover
Before we left Kiev, the rules were carefully explained, clearly and in plain English. During the two days we’d be inside the Chernobyl exclusion zone, it was absolutely imperative that everyone follow all safety protocols, and most importantly, we were to strictly comply with all instructions given us by our authorized state guide. We were also given a list of things that were, in no uncertain terms, “totally prohibited” to do within the zone, including consuming drugs or alcohol.
Thirst for Destruction
Before we left Kiev, the rules were carefully explained, clearly and in plain English. During the two days we’d be inside the Chernobyl exclusion zone, it was absolutely imperative that everyone follow all safety protocols, and most importantly, we were to strictly comply with all instructions given us by our authorized state guide. We were also given a list of things that were, in no uncertain terms, “totally prohibited” to do within the zone, including consuming drugs or alcohol.
Magical Drinking in Congo
Before we left Kiev, the rules were carefully explained, clearly and in plain English. During the two days we’d be inside the Chernobyl exclusion zone, it was absolutely imperative that everyone follow all safety protocols, and most importantly, we were to strictly comply with all instructions given us by our authorized state guide. We were also given a list of things that were, in no uncertain terms, “totally prohibited” to do within the zone, including consuming drugs or alcohol.
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