Political situation in Germany
Holocaust survivors: AFD's success "depressing"
The success of the German far-right party AFD in the German local elections is "deeply depressing". This is what Christoph Heubner, chairman of the International Auschwitz Committee, an organization for Holocaust survivors in Germany, told The Guardian.
- We thought that Germany, with its experience of the Holocaust and the rise of the Nazi Party, the SS and all, would be particularly aware of the dangers of this ideology, he says.
In the German state of Thuringia, AFD became the largest party with 33 percent of the vote in Sunday's election. In neighboring Saxony, the party was the second largest, receiving 31 percent.
Political situation in Uganda
Holocaust survivors: AFD's success "depressing"
The success of the German far-right party AFD in the German local elections is "deeply depressing". This is what Christoph Heubner, chairman of the International Auschwitz Committee, an organization for Holocaust survivors in Germany, told The Guardian.
- We thought that Germany, with its experience of the Holocaust and the rise of the Nazi Party, the SS and all, would be particularly aware of the dangers of this ideology, he says.
In the German state of Thuringia, AFD became the largest party with 33 percent of the vote in Sunday's election. In neighboring Saxony, the party was the second largest, receiving 31 percent.
Political situation in Uganda
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Opposition leader Bobi Wine shot by police
Ugandan opposition politician Bobi Wine has been shot in the leg during a confrontation with police in Kampala, AP reports.
According to Reuters, the damage is serious.
In a statement on X, Bobi Wine's party claims that Uganda's security services tried to assassinate him. Neither the government nor the police have commented on the incident.
Bobi Wine is the leader of the country's largest opposition party and ran in the 2021 presidential election. He lost to incumbent President Yoweri Museveni.
Ugandan opposition politician Bobi Wine has been shot in the leg during a confrontation with police in Kampala, AP reports.
According to Reuters, the damage is serious.
In a statement on X, Bobi Wine's party claims that Uganda's security services tried to assassinate him. Neither the government nor the police have commented on the incident.
Bobi Wine is the leader of the country's largest opposition party and ran in the 2021 presidential election. He lost to incumbent President Yoweri Museveni.
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The political situation in Congo-Kinshasa
The minister: Over 120 dead in escape attempts in Kinshasa
Over 120 people were killed during yesterday's escape attempt from a prison in Congo-Kinshasa, reports CNN.
According to Interior Minister Jacquemain Shabani Lukoo Bihango, the majority were crushed to death when they tried to get out of the prison. 24 people are said to have been shot dead by security personnel.
Over 12,000 people are believed to have been held in the Makala prison in the country's capital, Kinshasa. It is designed to accommodate 1,500 prisoners. Amnesty International has previously criticized the "terrible" conditions for the detainees.
The minister: Over 120 dead in escape attempts in Kinshasa
Over 120 people were killed during yesterday's escape attempt from a prison in Congo-Kinshasa, reports CNN.
According to Interior Minister Jacquemain Shabani Lukoo Bihango, the majority were crushed to death when they tried to get out of the prison. 24 people are said to have been shot dead by security personnel.
Over 12,000 people are believed to have been held in the Makala prison in the country's capital, Kinshasa. It is designed to accommodate 1,500 prisoners. Amnesty International has previously criticized the "terrible" conditions for the detainees.
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The Iran protests
Australia's ambassador celebrated LGBTQ Day in Iran
Iran is recalling Australia's ambassador to the country after images of a celebration of Australia's national LGBTQ day at the embassy were released on social media. This is reported by AP.
According to the state-controlled Iranian news agency IRNA, the celebration has insulted Iran and Muslim culture.
The photo released shows Australian Ambassador Ian McConville with his colleagues and a tray of muffins.
"Today, and every other day, we work to create a supportive context where everyone, especially LGBTQ people, can feel proud to be themselves," the embassy captioned the picture.
McCoville points out that Iran is not mentioned in the post, and claims that the image is in no way an insult, according to ABC News.
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Three Ukrainian ministers resign
Three ministers have submitted their resignations to the Ukrainian parliament, Reuters reports.
These are the Minister of Industry, the Minister of Justice and the Minister of the Environment. Why they are asking to leave their posts is unclear, but according to Bloomberg, there has been speculation that a series of ministerial changes could take place in the near future.
Minister of the Interior Oleksandr Kamyshin is, among other things, responsible for the country's domestic weapons production.
Three ministers have submitted their resignations to the Ukrainian parliament, Reuters reports.
These are the Minister of Industry, the Minister of Justice and the Minister of the Environment. Why they are asking to leave their posts is unclear, but according to Bloomberg, there has been speculation that a series of ministerial changes could take place in the near future.
Minister of the Interior Oleksandr Kamyshin is, among other things, responsible for the country's domestic weapons production.
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