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Une cinquantaine de morts, les activités d’importants partis d’opposition suspendues et un couvre-feu: des manifestations jeudi au Tchad contre la prolongation de la transition de deux ans et le maintien au pouvoir de Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno ont entraîné…
Une cinquantaine de morts, les activités d’importants partis d’opposition suspendues et un couvre-feu: des manifestations jeudi au Tchad contre la prolongation de la transition de deux ans et le maintien au pouvoir de Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno ont entraîné un déchaînement de violences pendant plusieurs heures.
Plusieurs manifestations, parmi les plus meurtrières de l’histoire du Tchad, se sont déroulées dans différentes villes, notamment à N’Djamena, la capitale et à Moundou, la deuxième ville du pays. Elles ont fait “une cinquantaine” de morts et “plus de 300” blessés, selon le Premier ministre Saleh Kebzabo.
Union africaine (UA) et Union européenne (UE) ont “condamné fermement” la répression des manifestations, la première appelant “au respect des vies humaines et des biens” et la seconde regrettant de “graves atteintes aux libertés d’expression et de manifestation qui fragilisent le processus de transition en cours”. La France, allié-clé de N’Djamena, a “condamné” les “violences et l’utilisation d’armes létales contre les manifestants”.
Des appels à manifester avaient été lancés depuis le début de la semaine, notamment par la plateforme d’opposition Wakit Tamma et le parti Les Transformateurs, dirigé par Succès Masra, l’un des principaux opposants politique à M. Déby.
Ces deux partis avaient boycotté le Dialogue national de réconciliation (DNIS) qui avait prolongé début octobre de deux ans la transition vers des élections “libres et démocratiques” et entériné la possibilité pour Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno de s’y présenter, 18 mois après qu’il a pris le pouvoir à la tête d’une junte militaire.
Le Premier ministre a annoncé la suspension de “toute activité publique des partis politiques et organisations de la société civile”, dont celles des partis des Transformateurs, du Parti socialiste sans frontière et de Wakit Tamma, collectif de partis d’oppositions et d’associations de la société civile. Ces organisations sont suspendues pour trois mois précisent deux arrêtés.
Contactés par l’AFP, les leaders des partis politiques “suspendus” n’avaient pas réagi dans l’immédiat.
Le Premier ministre a en outre annoncé lors d’une conférence de presse un couvre-feu de “18H à 6H du matin”, qui durera jusqu’au “rétablissement total de l’ordre” à N’Djamena, à Moundou, à Doba et à Koumra”.
Tôt dans la matinée à N’Djamena et malgré l’interdiction de la manifestation par les autorités mercredi, les manifestants ont “attaqué des édifices publics, le gouvernorat, le siège du parti du Premier ministre, celui du président de l’Assemblée nationale” dans un climat d’”insurrection”, a affirmé à l’AFP le porte-parole du gouvernement Aziz Mahamat Saleh.
A la mi-journée le gouvernement précisait qu’une “dizaine” de membres des forces de sécurité avait été tués dans les affrontements.
Des nuages de fumée noire étaient visibles et des tirs de gaz lacrymogène se faisaient régulièrement entendre, tandis que des barricades avaient été dressées dans plusieurs quartiers et des pneus brûlés sur les principaux axes routiers de la capitale, selon les journalistes de l’AFP à N’Djamena, qui ont constaté une brève accalmie en début d’après-midi.
“Je suis sorti manifester pour dénoncer ce dialogue de façade pour pérenniser un système et réclamer un changement du pouvoir. En 31 ans, on n’a pas vu de changement positif dans notre pays”, a déclaré à l’AFP Abass Mahamat, 35 ans.
Le président de l’Union des journalistes du Tchad, Abbas Mahmoud Tahir, a réclamé une “enquête pour établir les responsabilités” concernant la mort d’un jeune journaliste, Narcisse Oredje, dont le décès a été confirmé à l’AFP par un membre de sa famille.
Le jeune homme a été touché par une “balle perdue” à l’abdomen dans la cour de son domicile à N’Djamena, alors qu’il n’était pas dans l’exercice de ses fonctions, a-t-on précisé de même source. Sa mort a suscité de nombreux messages de solidarité sur les réseaux sociaux.
A Moundou, deuxième ville du pays à quelques 500 kilomètres au sud de la capitale, les manifestations “très violentes” ont commencé “dès 5 heures du matin”, a assuré à l’AFP un haut responsable administratif sous couvert d’anonymat, qui dit avoir enregistré “d’importants dégâts matériels”.
Les Nations unies ont déploré “le recours à la force meurtrière contre les manifestants”, ajoutant que “les autorités de transition doivent garantir la sécurité et la protection des droits de l’Homme” et réclamé une “enquête”.
Lewis Mudge, directeur pour l’Afrique centrale à Human Rights Watch, a demandé une “enquête impartiale” après ces événements afin de “déterminer les responsabilités et garantir que la force ne soit utilisée qu’en dernier recours”.
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Des manifestants blessés lors de heurts avec les forces de l’ordre dans un hôpital de N’Djamena, le 20 octobre 2022 au Tchad
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Carte de localisation du Tchad et de la capitale N’Djamena
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Des manifestants à N’Djamena, le 20 octobre 2022
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Tirs de gaz lacrymogènes lors de violents heurts au Tchad
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USAID Launches Program to Improve Youth Justice Systems the Eastern Caribbean
The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development Eastern and Southern Caribbean (USAID/ESC) is pleased to announce a new US$5.3 million grant to the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission to implement the Opportunities to Advance and Support Youth for Success (OASYS) project in the Eastern Caribbean over the next four years.
The project aims to reduce crime and violence rates among young people across the Eastern Caribbean and will focus on strengthening youth justice systems in Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
OASYS will strengthen existing, and invest in new, programs that provide skills development, psychosocial support, and family interventions for youth in conflict with the law through collaborations with government and non-government partners, civil society organizations, and the private sector.
OASYS will also support partner countries to implement and institutionalize a case management system to monitor young offenders from their initial contact with law enforcement through to his/her successful reintegration into society.
At the project launch in Saint Lucia, Acting USAID/ESC Regional Representative David Billings emphasized, “The United States is committed to working with the OECS, national governments, civil society organizations, the private sector, and most importantly young people and their communities, to provide opportunities for youth to succeed.”
In her remarks at the signing ceremony, Dr. Carlene Radix, Head of the Human and Social Division for the OECS, commented, “The OECS and USAID Youth Justice Project expands on earlier initiatives which contributed to the transformation of the child justice landscape, and allows for the strengthening of implementation in the spirit of the existing legislation and with the collaboration of the community.”
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Dr. Jimmys Cannabinoid Sunscreen has Arrived!
Following many months of product development and testing, Dr. Jimmy’s unique Pre-Sun SPF 30 sunscreen is now available for sale.
“This sunscreen will help protect skin from harmful UV rays and stop skin oxidation and aging in its tracks. This product will be the best product for people to use and enjoy the sunny beaches of the Caribbean and Hawaii and for skiers enjoying a day of shredding the trails” says Dr. Jimmy’s Co-Founder Elvis Edwards.
Ingredients for Dr. Jimmy’s Pre-Sun formula were carefully chosen to be safe for the environment and has been extensively tested for its ability to block harmful UV rays. Pre-Sun is a broad spectrum sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays.
Both cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabinol (CBN) have been incorporated into the formula for their antioxidant properties and to specifically block harmful effects caused by UVA and UVB exposure.
“Although it has taken over a year to develop and test Dr. Jimmy’s Pre-Sun, it was very important to get this right. We are extremely happy with how the product has turned out.” Says Drew Farwell, Doctor Jimmy’s co-founder and head of marketing. “Most do not understand that SPF30 only blocks 93% of UV rays from the skin. We felt it extremely important to add cannabinoids to help further protect the skin from premature aging due to the sun” adds Elvis Edwards.
A trial one ounce Pre-Sun is available in limited quantities with the standard 2.5 ounce sunscreen ready for orders.
Pre-Sun is a perfect companion to Doctor Jimmy’s Flagship After Sun skin moisturizer developed to help the skin heal after a great day enjoying the sun.
About Dr. Jimmy’s: A Colorado-based minority owned company focused on developing skin care products to support an active outdoor lifestyle.
The company launched in 2021 with a commitment to developing unique skin care products, sustainability initiatives and supporting non-profits that provide improved access for appreciating the outdoors.
The Pre-Sun SPF 30 sun screen is the second product in the beach survival kit developed by Dr. Jimmy’s.
Dr. Jimmy’s products can be purchased on line at www.doctorjimmys.com and Walmart.com, as well as select retail outlets in Hawaii, Domenica, Antigua, Oregon and Colorado.
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Under the guidance of District 7030 – The Rotary Club of Antigua partnered with its junior affiliate, The Rotaract Club of Antigua in a visionary project on the sister island of Barbuda on the weekend.
The environment is one of the 7 areas of opportunity of Rotary International and as such, this project sought to address the issues of food security & environmental sustainability.
President Ilean Ramsey Headed a delegation of 9 that engaged in the all-day activity that saw the team planting a variety of trees numbering over 100 – which included: Mangoes, Papaya, Sugar Apple, soursop and guava.
The trees were planted at the Sir McChesney George Secondary School, the Holy Trinity Primary School & the preschool.
These sites were chosen because continuous care and protection is all but guaranteed.
Ridge Taylor of the Barbuda council and Rashella Webber – the Agricultural Science Teacher at the Sir. McChesney George Secondary School provided assistance during the project execution.
Special thanks to the Barbuda Channel, Mohhammid Walbrook, Doug Beazer, Charlene Harris and other Barbudans who made it all happen.
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By Sir Ronald Sanders
(The writer is Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States of America and the Organization of American States. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Institute of Commonwealth Studies, University of London and Massey College in the University of Toronto)
The present Conservative party in Britain has now established a remarkable list of records; none of them good.
Liz Truss, who has now resigned as leader of the Party and Prime Minister, has the record for serving the shortest period as Prime Minister in the history of Britain. Kwasi Kwarteng, who she appointed as Finance Minister, has the notorious distinction of serving the shortest period in that position, except for one previous occupant who died of a heart attack. Suella Braverman, Liz Truss’ Home Secretary, also holds the record for the briefest period in that office.
But the greatest record of all is that Liz Truss’ short-lived government has succeeded in wrecking the British economy in almost blinding rapidity. In six short weeks from her assumption of office, the British economy plunged into freefall with disastrous effects. The value of the British currency plummeted; pension funds lost billions of dollars, depriving thousands of persons of their pensions; and mortgage costs for millions of people skyrocketed overnight.
She should have resigned then. But claiming that she was “a fighter not a quitter”, she fired Kwarteng instead. He was to be the sacrificial lamb on the altar of her own ambition, when even casual observers of politics knew that Kwarteng’s disastrous budget, which cut taxes for the rich among its other disasters, could not have been presented without her participation and approval.
Forced to appoint a new Finance Minister, Jeremy Hunt, who was opposed to her leadership, she bold-facedly swallowed any dignity she may have had by approving his new budget, which reversed all the measures of the previous Kwarteng budget including all the policies for which she claimed to represent.
Such was the depth of her lust for power. But it is not she alone. No leader clings to power against obvious odds without the encouragement and urging of a coterie of persons whose political and economic fortunes are tied to that leader. That coterie is now either scrambling to find some other person, who would serve their interests, or they are busy trying to influence persons in the opposition Labour Party.
The Conservative Party has only itself to blame for its present highly detested position in the British body politic. Liz Truss was elected by party officials over Rishi Sunak, a former Finance Minister. Sunak is of Indian origin and while the Conservative party has done more, in recent years, to recognize the quality of immigrants and their contribution to British economic development than the Labour Party, the same underlying prejudice that gave BREXIT its success, resulted in Truss’ triumph over Sunak. They will not admit it, but many in the Conservative party establishment could not stomach an immigrant as their leader and Prime Minister.
While that view was not dominant among the Conservative members of parliament who favoured Sunak over Truss, it was the natural instinct of the Conservative rank and file.
It should be noted that, in the debates between the candidates leading up to the election of Truss by officials of the Conservative Party, Sunak had time and again questioned the economic and financial policies that were espoused by Truss. Sunak argued against tax cuts advocated by Truss, focussing instead on fighting soaring inflation and using targeted measures to offer support to those most in need. As former Finance Minister, he knew that Britain was already in a precarious financial position and that making tax cuts, which benefitted corporations and the rich, would leave a gaping hole in revenues.
Even in these circumstances, Truss was not a popularly elected leader of the Conservative Party. She secured 57 % of the members’ votes, compared to Boris Johnson’s 66.4 % in 2019, David Cameron’s 67.6% in 2005 and Iain Duncan Smith’s 60.7% in 2001.
Now with no trust in Truss, and a vacancy existing again for the office of leader of the Party, Conservatives have to elect a new leader by October 31. The talent pool has narrowed considerably. Therefore, three names have quickly emerged – Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt who was a contender in the last contest; and, lo and behold, Boris Johnson who had predicted his own return with the words “Hasta la vista, Baby”, not goodbye, when he was forced to resign. Per force, in the bargaining that will ensue in the battle, no person with solid party backing will emerge.
The question is: for how long will the Conservative party last as the Government? The party is now a gravely wounded organization, divided inside and disliked outside. Not only does it not have the capacity to heal its self-inflicted wounds, but it is also clear that, apart from its die-hard supporters, the British public wants the Party gone from office in the interest of attaining a higher level of political stability, and the chance to rebuild their tattered economy.
The best option for Britain is to take the matter of the leadership of the country out of the self-interested hands of Conservative party officials and locate it where it now cries out to be placed; and that is in the votes of the British electorate.
Unfortunately, no person, elected as leader of the party in the next few days, would be willing to take the decision to call a general election to seek a fresh mandate from the people.
The next general election must be called by January 2025. This means that if the next Conservative party leader decides to hold out until then, Britain faces the real possibility of political turmoil for the next 2 years and 3 months, and with it can come further economic collapse.
The one guarantee in all this is that the Labour Party and its leader, Sir Keir Starmer, will be relentless in their efforts to remove the Conservative party from government. Without an early general election, the British people and their economy are set for a torrid time.
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Andrea Daniel just wants to see her daughter Ameera Khan return home safely.
The 15-year-old has been missing since Monday, October 17, and was last seen wearing her school uniform. She did not attend school on Monday.
Speaking to Loop News tonight as she goes into her fourth night of worrying about her baby girl, Daniel said she just wants her daughter home. She said, “Tell her she doesn’t have to be scared. You don’t have to be afraid. Just come home.”
Daniel said she is very concerned at this point because her daughter does not venture out unaccompanied by her. “She said she does not go to friends’ houses nor do her friends come here. That’s what’s so puzzling. Who would she go by?” she softly said.
Daniel filed a missing person’s report on Monday at the District A Police Station. Police confirmed such to Loop as well today.
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Ameera Khan is petite, has a brown complexion and curly hair. She has medium-sized eyes and no tattoos. She has three piercings in one ear and two in the next.
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Ameer Khan is asked to contact the District ‘A’ Police Station at 430-7242 or 7246, Police Emergency at 211, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIPS (8477), or any Police Station.
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PARAMARIBO — Herman Alendy vervangt Leo Brunswijk als president-commissaris van de raad van commissarissen (rvc) van Staatsolie. De leden Mellisa Santokhi-Seenacherry, Harry Dorinnie
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Cristiano Ronaldo n’a pas été retenu dans le groupe de Manchester United pour le match de championnat d’Angleterre contre Chelsea samedi, en réaction à sa décision de partir avant la…
Cristiano Ronaldo n’a pas été retenu dans le groupe de Manchester United pour le match de championnat d’Angleterre contre Chelsea samedi, en réaction à sa décision de partir avant la fin du match contre Tottenham (2-0), mercredi.
Ronaldo, remplaçant contre les Spurs, avait quitté le stade avant la fin du match.
“Cristiano Ronaldo ne fera pas partie du groupe de Manchester United pour le match de Premier League de ce samedi contre Chelsea. Le reste de l’équipe est entièrement concentré sur la préparation de ce match”, écrit Manchester United dans un communiqué jeudi.
Selon des journalistes anglais, la star portugaise âgée de 37 ans aurait dit à son entraîneur Erik ten Hag, avec lequel il entretient des rapports tendus, qu’il ne souhaitait pas entrer en jeu dans les dernières minutes du match contre Tottenham.
Le manager néerlandais a déclaré après la rencontre qu’il allait “régler” la question (ce) jeudi et aurait, selon certains médias, le soutien de sa direction dans son choix d’écarter Ronaldo pour le match à Chelsea.
Un peu plus tard dans la soirée, la star portugaise a reconnu son erreur et tenu à faire amende honorable. “Je pense simplement que je dois continuer à travailler dur à Carrington (centre d’entraînement du club, NDLR), à soutenir mes coéquipiers et à être prêt à tout dans n’importe quel match. Céder à la pression n’est pas une option”, a-t-il écrit sur son compte Instagram. “C’est Mancester United, et unis, nous devons le rester. Bientôt nous serons à nouveau ensemble”, a-t-il poursuivi.
Depuis la fin de la saison dernière et l’échec des Reds Devils à se qualifier pour la Ligue des champions, Cristiano Ronaldo cherche à quitter le club du nord de l’Angleterre. Mais son souhait de rejoindre une équipe engagée en C1 n’a pas pu aboutir.
Le quintuple Ballon d’or avait manqué la tournée d’avant-saison en Australie et en Asie officiellement pour des raisons familiales. Et lors d’un match amical contre le Rayo Vallecano en juillet à Manchester, son premier match sous les ordres de Ten Hag, il était déjà parti avant la fin du match après avoir été remplacé à la mi-temps.
Le prochain mercato hivernal, qui pourrait intéresser à la fois Ronaldo et ses dirigeants, aura lieu du 1er au 31 janvier 2023.
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as I’ve always done throughout my career, I try to live and play respectfully towards my colleagues, my adversaries end my coaches. That hasn’t changed.
Right now, I just feel that I have to keep working hard in Carrington, sup^port my teammates and be ready for everything in any given game. Giving in the pressure is not an option. This is Mancester united, and united, we must stand. Soon we’ll be together again.
Cristiano Ronaldo à l’échauffement avec Manchester United avant le match contre Tottenham à Old Trafford, le 19 octobre 2022
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The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development Eastern and Southern Caribbean (USAID/ESC) is pleased to announce a new US$5.3 million grant to the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission to implement the Opportunities to Advance and Support Youth for Success (OASYS) project in the Eastern Caribbean over the next four years.
The project aims to reduce crime and violence rates among young people across the Eastern Caribbean and will focus on strengthening youth justice systems in Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
OASYS will strengthen existing, and invest in new, programs that provide skills development, psychosocial support, and family interventions for youth in conflict with the law through collaborations with government and non-government partners, civil society organizations, and the private sector.
OASYS will also support partner countries to implement and institutionalize a case management system to monitor young offenders from their initial contact with law enforcement through to his/her successful reintegration into society.
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At the project launch in Saint Lucia, Acting USAID/ESC Regional Representative David Billings emphasized, “The United States is committed to working with the OECS, national governments, civil society organizations, the private sector, and most importantly young people and their communities, to provide opportunities for youth to succeed.”
In her remarks at the signing ceremony, Dr. Carlene Radix, Head of the Human and Social Division for the OECS, commented, “The OECS and USAID Youth Justice Project expands on earlier initiatives which contributed to the transformation of the child justice landscape, and allows for the strengthening of implementation in the spirit of the existing legislation and with the collaboration of the community.”
SOURCE: U.S. Embassy Bridgetown. Headline photo: L-R; Acting Regional Representative USAID/ESC, David Billings and Dr. Carlene Radix, Head of Human and Social Division, OECS Commission.
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