Destruction and Rape in South Sudan’s Civil War

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Four years after South Sudan became the world’s newest country, its civil war has reached horrific levels of violence. Between April and June, government forces, together with associate militia, carried out an aggressive offensive in the north.  Despite meeting little resistance in many areas – only women, children, and the elderly remained in most villages – troops killed civilians, torched homes, and beat, raped, and abducted women.  At least 100,000 people have been displaced and untold numbers are left suffering.

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Monsoon Rain in South Asia – both a blessing and a curse

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The coming of the monsoons signals a relief from the deadly scorching heat wave that was seen in the region of South Asia earlier on in May and June. However, the monsoon together with the cyclone “Komen” this year has brought widespread devastation in India, Myanmar, Pakistan and Vietnam leaving more than 300 people dead in the region.

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Easing the Twin Afflictions of Poverty and Disease

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Poverty and disease are closely intertwined. Unlike developed countries that are well-resourced, those living in poorer countries have a much higher risk of infection since they lack public health facilities and have very limited resources for disease education and prevention. Also, poor patients simply cannot afford expensive treatment and medication; some just have to watch their lives ticking away. Disease could take lives, but unaffordable medication could also be an invisible accomplice to the poor.

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Cooperatives Reduce Inequality and Discrimination

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The significance of cooperatives serving as associations and enterprises has been recognised, because through which citizens can effectively improve their lives while contributing to the economic, social, cultural and political advancement of their community and nation. Cooperatives have also been recognised as a distinct and major stakeholder in both national and international affairs.

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Burundi: Excessive Police Force Against Protesters

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In Burundi, protests broke out on 26 April 2015 after the ruling party announced President Pierre Nkurunziza would seek a third term in office.  Human rights organisation denounced Burundian police using excessive force against protesters and peaceful demonstrators.

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NO To Child Labour – YES To Quality Education

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Eleven-year-old Chottu works 12 hours daily at a roadside tea joint near New Delhi’s bustling interstate bus terminus, selling snacks and hot tea. As competition is fierce from other vendors, Chottu has to work swiftly to catch his customer’s eye. “I often burn my hands while pouring tea due to the rush. But I’ve no choice. Meagre sales mean no food for me that day,” says the boy who has been working since his mother died and his alcoholic father abandoned him two years ago.

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