Inoreader – US: Bill Would Shut Doors to Central Americans – “Graham bets on racism to secure another term in Senate”

The United States Senate Judiciary Committee on August 1, 2019, forwarded a bill to the full Senate that would all but shut US doors to Central American refugees, Human Rights Watch said today. The Secure and Protect Act (S.1494), introduced by Senator Lindsey Graham, would transform the Trump administration’s draconian administrative measures into law, preventing Central Americans, particularly children and families, from seeking or obtaining asylum. The bill would essentially extinguish the right of Central Americans to seek asylum, replacing it with an entirely discretionary refugee resettlement program. The resettlement program allows the United States to admit refugees from overseas but does not require it to do so. The change would leave the vast majority of Central American refugees unprotected.

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Inoreader – How Trump’s Political Appointees Overruled Tougher Settlements With Big Banks

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‘She went back with me’: Ilhan Omar posts photos with Pelosi in Ghana

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Congresswoman mocks ‘send her back’ comments with Instagram post of trip to Ghana with House speaker

The congresswoman Ilhan Omar took a swipe at Donald Trump on Thursday, posting a photo on Instagram of herself and Nancy Pelosi in Ghana with the caption: “They said ‘send her back’ but Speaker Pelosi didn’t just make arrangement to send me back, she went back with me.”

The photo came from a congressional trip to the African country this week, in observance of the American slave trade’s 400th anniversary. The two women were joined by the civil rights icon and Georgia congressman John Lewis and other members of the Congressional Black Caucus.

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Pentagon reviewing ‘war cloud’ contract after Trump claims Amazon favoritism

Thug, Traitor Trump trying to be King and screwing up everything just because GOP will not say no to BabyBoy Donny!

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Trump has criticized bid process for the cloud-computing contract as potentially biased toward Amazon

The US department of defense says the defense secretary, Mark Esper, is reviewing the bid process for the military’s $10bn cloud-computing contract.

Donald Trump has criticized the process, citing complaints from other companies, as potentially biased toward Amazon. The e-commerce giant and Microsoft have been competing for the contract, known as the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure plan, or Jedi.

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Charming but dishonest and duplicitous: Europe’s verdict on Boris Johnson

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As the Brexit deadline looms, Europe remains wary of the poker player behind the clown mask

He is clever, cultivated, charming; witty, self-deprecating, wildly entertaining and oh so terribly British. Also dissembling, dishonest, dark, duplicitous, and a danger to his country and to Europe – a poker player whose bluff is about to be called.

As Boris Johnson settles into his new role, vowing, do or die, to take the UK out of the EU without a deal in 90 days unless the 27 nations ditch an accord that took two years to negotiate, European politicians and commentators are both fascinated and appalled.

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Johnson ally Lynton Crosby could be called to give evidence to MPs

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Disinformation committee wants CTF Partners chief to detail its propaganda activities

Sir Lynton Crosby could be called to give evidence to a House of Commons select committee on disinformation after the Guardian revealed how his lobbying company, CTF Partners, was involved in running a propaganda network on Facebook on behalf of foreign states and major corporate clients.

MPs told the Guardian they would seek to summon representatives of CTF to discuss their role in running a disinformation network that reached tens of millions of people. It comes as trade groups seek to distance themselves from CTF and its activities.

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Labour’s best tactic to beat Boris Johnson? A popular front | Paul Mason

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Corbyn’s uncertainty over Brexit is costing the party dear – a progressive pact with Greens and Lib Dems is its only option

Britain’s current political dynamics have been made crystal clear by the Brecon and Radnorshire byelection result. The Liberal Democrats won because Plaid Cymru and the Greens stood down, in an explicit electoral pact. The Tories could have inched it had the Brexit party also stood down. Labour, which never had a chance in this rural constituency, saw its vote share slump from 17% two years ago to just over 5%.

With a majority of just one, it is now inevitable that Britain faces a snap general election – either because Boris Johnson’s government is defeated in the Commons or because, having achieved some shabby Brexit deal, he will seize the moment to look for an electoral mandate.

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DRC: Media Reports 4th Ebola Case In Goma & Updated UK Travel Advisory

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Twenty-four hours ago many major media outlets were breathlessly reporting that Rwanda had closed their western border with the DRC – going against WHO Guidelines and advice –  a claim that has since been revised to `increased health checks’ having caused a temporary slowdown in border crossings. 

Whatever the real truth of the matter (which I certainly have no way of knowing), the reality is that initial reports from chaotic scenes like those in Ebola zone of the DRC can sometimes be misleading. 

The instant news cycle, and the echo chamber of social media, can further contribute to the confusion.  For these reasons, I try to avoid `breaking news’ reports in this blog simply because the odds of getting it wrong are so high.

Besides, there are hundreds of other news outlets out there. Unless I can add value to the story, I hardly feel the need to join in.

That said, this morning there are media reports of a 4th Ebola case in Goma (see Reuters report Fourth Ebola case found in Congo city, raising fears of faster spread), reportedly the wife of the man who died earlier this week. 

I haven’t found any official confirmation yet, but so far the report appears legitimate. 

While I can’t add any value to that report, this morning the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued updated travel warnings and advice for both the DRC and its neighbor, Rwanda.

Many of the safety concerns with visiting the DRC revolve around terrorism, street crime, and a general lack of security and infrastructure.  But the Ebola outbreak features prominently as well.

By comparison, neighboring Rwanda is described as `. . .  generally safe and crime levels are relatively low, but street crime does occur.

If nothing else, the following FCO update illustrates in stark terms just how difficult the task of containing Ebola in the DRC really is. 

Updated: 2 August 2019
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel to:

  • the provinces of Kasaï, Kasaï Central, Kasaï Oriental, Haut-Uele, Haut Lomami, Ituri, North Kivu (except the city of Goma – see below), South Kivu (except the city of Bukavu – see below), Maniema and Tanganyika in eastern DRC
  • areas to the west and east of Kananga, including Tshikapa and Mwene-Ditu (as shown on the map)
  • within 50km of the border with the Central African Republic and South Sudan.

The FCO advise against all but essential travel to:

  • the city of Goma in North Kivu province
  • the city of Bukavu in South Kivu province
  • the districts of N’djili and Kimbanseke in Kinshasa, both of which are south of the main access road to N’djili airport (located in Nsele district).

Public gatherings and demonstrations can be called with little or no notice and can quickly turn violent in DRC. In all instances, you should remain vigilant and be aware of disruptions to journeys around Kinshasa, as well as to and from N’Djili airport. If a demonstration or disturbance takes place, leave quickly and don’t attempt to watch or photograph it.

The security situation in eastern DRC remains unstable. The continued presence of armed groups, military operations against them, intercommunal violence and an influx of refugees from neighbouring countries all contribute to a deterioration in the political, security and humanitarian situation. There are continued reports of attacks and kidnappings, including against staff from NGOs. There have been a number of reported attacks on Ebola responders working in affected areas. See Safety and security

Consular support is severely limited in parts of DRC. The lack of infrastructure throughout the country and continued insecurity in eastern DRC often prevent the British Embassy in Kinshasa from being able to extend normal levels of consular assistance to British nationals anywhere in the DRC other than Kinshasa. There are limits to the assistance the FCO can provide in a crisis, depending on the security and transport situation. You should not assume that the FCO will be able to provide assistance to leave the country in the event of serious unrest.

On 17 July 2019, the World Health Organisation declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) following an outbreak of the Ebola virus in North Kivu and Ituri provinces. Cases have been confirmed in Goma since 14 July 2019. New cases continue to be reported across the affected areas. If you are in these areas you should take precautions to minimise your risk of exposure. Further advice is available on the World Health Organisation website.

On 1 August 2019 border restrictions were temporarily put in place for those travelling between Goma and Rwanda, these have since been lifted but the potential for further disruption remains. The latest updates can be found on the World Health Organisation website. Public Health England’s Returning Workers Scheme provides guidance for British nationals who will be returning to the UK from areas affected by the outbreak. See Health

Street crime and robbery, including by individuals posing as plain clothes police, is common. Recent months have seen an increase in such criminal activity in and around the city of Lubumbashi. You should avoid using any taxis in DRC. If you must take a taxi, use a privately booked one. Don’t hail taxis in the street. Beware of gangs promising you cut price gold and diamonds. International non-governmental organisations in Kinshasa and Goma have been targeted. Take extra care at night. See Crime

Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Attacks could be indiscriminate. You should be vigilant, especially in places visited by foreigners. See Terrorism

If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.

Take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you travel.

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