Roma union targets inclusion issues (SETimes.com)

Representatives in the parliaments of Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Serbia and Slovakia created the Roma Inter-Parliamentary Union in order to resolve the lack of institutional state support for Roma communities in the region.

The union aims to initiate Roma inclusion in all life areas, support governments in resolving Roma issues and foster better co-operation with international organisations.

via Roma union targets inclusion issues (SETimes.com).

Niger suicide bombings reported to be work of Mokhtar Belmokhtar | World news | guardian.co.uk

UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon condemned the attacks and called on the international community to strengthen security in the region.

“The secretary general reiterates the support of the UN to the efforts of the government of Niger and other countries in the Sahel region to combat the scourge of terrorism and transnational crime, in close collaboration with the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States and the Economic Community of Central African States,” said a statement issued Ban’s spokesperson.

“He stresses the need for the international community to continue to strengthen its co-operation to address these serious threats to the stability of the sub-region and beyond,” it added.

The attacks draw further attention to the troubled Sahel, where the war in Mali and the events in Libya have compounded a decade of growing jihadist activity and drug trafficking.

“The problem is Niger is a large country, with instability on three fronts – we have rebels in Libya, the war in Mali and Boko Haram in Nigeria,” said Akfar. “The borders are completely porous and these groups have made it clear they plan to carry out further attacks.”

via Niger suicide bombings reported to be work of Mokhtar Belmokhtar | World news | guardian.co.uk.

Greece’s Jews take on neo-Nazi party (SETimes.com)

Hundreds of Jews march in Thessaloniki on March 16th to the railway station where the first train left for the Auschwitz concentration camp in 1943. Amid worry about the rise of Greek neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn, Jewish leaders from around the world have arrived in Thessaloniki to commemorate the event. [AFP]

via Greece’s Jews take on neo-Nazi party (SETimes.com).

FEMA Blog: Oklahoma Tornadoes – Update & Photos from the Ground

As we often say at FEMA, responding to emergencies takes a team effort.  Minutes after the tornadoes struck, this team moved into action, including first responders, federal, state, local, and tribal governments, first responders, non-profit organizations, volunteer groups, and members of the public.  There have been a lot of stories of heroism amidst this tragic tornado, so I wanted to share a few visuals and updates from how the emergency management team is helping on the ground.

via FEMA Blog: Oklahoma Tornadoes – Update & Photos from the Ground.

How Tripoli Didn’t Sleep Last Night

What is certain, however, is that the following video illustrates the worst night in Tripoli since the civil war whereby the city was shelled with over 1200 mortars.

A Separate State of Mind | A Blog by Elie Fares

What happens in Tripoli stays in Tripoli – at least that’s what Lebanese media and politicians want.

The battles currently taking place in the city aren’t registering except with those who are affected. It could be because Tripoli’s politicians are the masterminds behind them. It could be because Lebanese media knows it will never spillover outside the city’s confines.

What is certain, however, is that the following video illustrates the worst night in Tripoli since the civil war whereby the city was shelled with over 1200 mortars.

This is Lebanon too. I was starting to doubt anything existed beyond Madfoun.

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The Day in Gun Violence – NYTimes.com

A man was cleaning his 45-caliber pistol in Sheffield, Ala., Tuesday evening and it discharged, leaving his neighbor fighting for his life. When the gun went off, it entered the apartment next door, striking the neighbor in the upper torso. Police said the man could face charges for the shooting. “It was stupid, stupid what happened,” said Sheffield Police Chief Greg Ray.

via The Day in Gun Violence – NYTimes.com.

The Day in Gun Violence – NYTimes.com

A man sitting on a porch across the street from an elementary school in Birmingham, Ala., was shot multiple times with an assault weapon Tuesday afternoon. The victim tried to evade the gunfire, running for a short distance before falling to the ground. He was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive. There are no suspects in custody.

via The Day in Gun Violence – NYTimes.com.

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