Tag: Rwanda
Human trafficking, migration to Europe on the agenda for Italy, Great Britain, Albania
ROME, Italy: At a meeting in Rome over the weekend, the leaders of Italy, the United Kingdom (UK) and Albania pledged to strengthen their cooperation to combat human trafficking and agreed to tackle illegal migration to Europe. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Albanian leader Edi Rama discussed efforts to…
The UNICEF report highlights the urgent need to accelerate progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals for children
However, UNICEF’s latest report reveals that two-thirds of child-related targets are far behind. “Seven years ago, nations pledged to end poverty, hunger and inequality worldwide while ensuring access to basic services for all. But now, halfway through those goals, we are running out of time to fulfill those promises.” stated Catherine RussellDirector General of UNICEF.…
Ahead of the FIFA president’s re-election today, the expert questions whether Europe is out of touch with the world game?
In just a few hours, the media will confirm the re-election of Gianni Infantino, 52, as president of FIFA at its congress in Kigali, Rwanda. The Swiss football boss was booed countless times during the 2022 World Cup: in stadiums, where his face appeared on screens and around the world, especially when he supported hosts…
Nigeria demands that Finland end the Lahti-authorized armed rebellion in southeastern Nigeria
Ekpa’s exact role in the separatist group was unclear, but over the past 18 months he has called on millions of people in southeastern Nigeria to join anti-government protests. Ekpa is a feared figure in Nigeria, and the forces he leads have allegedly threatened people who disobey the Monday curfew imposed by the separatists. According…
Sport Round-Up: Jonas Vingegaard’s Tour de France bike at auction
The bike, ridden by Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard, has been put up for auction by its Dutch employer, Team Jumbo-Visma. Between now and Monday, bids are welcome on Catawiki’s online marketplace, where 18 bikes, played an important role in the 2022 season for the Dutch cycling team will be presented. “This bike was…
International Round-Up: Denmark opens official office in Rwanda
Asylum stage?Denmark turned heads last year when it passed a law allowing the country to send asylum seekers outside Europe while they are under review. Rwanda was singled out as a potential destination for asylum seekers. “Denmark and Rwanda share a desire to better help more refugees to tackle irregular and dangerous migration, such as…
Denmark to outsource interns
The Ministers of Justice of Denmark and Kosovo have signed a treaty in which Copenhagen rents 300 prison cells from Pristina Denmark will send foreign nationals convicted in the country to serve their sentences in a Kosovo prison, the countries’ respective justice ministers agreed on Wednesday. Should both sides’ parliament give the green light to…
Rwandan genocide suspect extradited from Sweden arrives in Rwanda
KIGALI, April 27 (Xinhua) – On Wednesday, Rwanda’s national prosecutor’s office received a Rwandan man who was extradited from Sweden to face charges of genocide in Rwanda, among other places. Jean Paul Micomyiza was arrested by Swedish authorities in November 2020 after an indictment by Rwandan prosecutors. Micomyiza is accused of genocide, complicity in genocide…
Denmark can follow Britain’s lead in sending asylum seekers to Rwanda
Denmark is considering the possibility of transferring its asylum seekers to Rwanda, the most overpopulated country on the African continent. “Our dialogue with the Rwandan government includes a mechanism for the transfer of asylum seekers,” Immigration Minister Mattias Tesfaye announced this week. The agreement would aim to “secure a more dignified approach than the criminal…
Denmark is still among the happiest nations
DK number two since 2016Afghanistan finished at the bottom of the rankings after Lebanon, Zimbabwe, Rwanda and Botswana. Other notables included Australia (12th), Canada (15), USA (16), United Kingdom (17), Brazil (38), Mexico (46), Japan (54), South Korea (59), China (72), Russia (80), Indonesia (87), Denmark finished last at the top of the rankings in…
Right now: Latest news about the war in Ukraine
Here you get the latest updates about the war in Ukraine. Hear Hans Corell, international law lawyer with many years of experience in the Swedish state administration and the UN, about the risk of war crimes. Hans Corell has, among other things, led the work of establishing international law tribunals in Sierra Leone, Cambodia, Rwanda…
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs exposes cyber espionage campaign against Finnish diplomats
Spyware programs can gain administrator privileges on an infected device and, in theory, collect and send all information to an attacker. Matti ParviainenThe Director of Information Security at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs told Helsingin Sanomat that the researchers have been able to assess when spyware has been actively used, but did not comment further.…
Ohisalo: Finland will increase its refugee quota by almost 50% to 1,522 by 2022
“The quota system is one of the most effective ways to help the most vulnerable.” The decision was awaited as the government announced at its budget session that it was preparing to increase the quota due to the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan in August. Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) reported last week that it is still…
Long awaited sequel and Danish series is expected on the new HBO Max
On HBO Max, users will get “the biggest stories from Warner Bros., HBO, DC, Cartoon Network and more, gathered in one place for the first time,” the streaming service’s website states. In addition, the long-awaited series “And Just Like That” is expected to premiere. It is the sequel to the iconic series “Sex and the…
Kofod will discuss migration at Rwanda summit
– I will meet with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, who is hosting the meeting, and we have a good collaboration within climate, migration and other things, says Jeppe Kofod. Asked directly whether he should discuss the possibility of reception centers for asylum seekers in Rwanda, Jeppe Kofod answers: – Of course, we also discuss…
WHO, red bloc allies and NGOs criticize Denmark’s decision to offer third corona jab to the entire population
Two of the government’s allies in the red bloc have questioned whether it is a bit selfish of Denmark to give a third dose of vaccine to the entire population in light of the number of countries fighting to give their people some form of protection. As was widely expected, the Danish government confirmed on…
International Round-Up: No corona test result is needed for unvaccinated visitors to enter Denmark from 25 October
From 25 October, it will be possible for unvaccinated citizens in the EU and the Schengen area to enter Denmark without a valid COVID-19 test. The only requirement for access is to get a test within 24 hours of arrival. Tremor on the Swedish border The news is especially welcome for Swedes who commute to…
EL criticizes the government for selling corona vaccines
– It is completely distasteful that in the middle of a pandemic we start behaving like a creepy nation. This is what the Unity List’s corona spokesperson, Peder Hvelplund, says about the government’s decision to sell 200,400 surplus mRNA vaccines from Moderna to Australia. Australia has requested to buy surplus vaccines and they already arrived…
Denmark donates 250,000 corona vaccines to Rwanda
Denmark donates 250,000 doses of corona vaccines from Johnson & Johnson to Rwanda, while 200,400 vaccine doses from Moderna are sold to Australia. This is stated by Minister for Development Aid Flemming Møller Mortensen (S) on Thursday in a press release. – The pandemic has major developmental consequences for the African continent. – That is…
The Danes’ favorite travel destination turns green in travel guidance
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ update of travel guidelines, entry to Denmark from Chile, Kuwait and Rwanda is also open. In the press release, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also makes it clear that the travel guides are aimed at those citizens who have not been vaccinated. This means that those who have…
Kofod discusses asylum system with Rwanda for UN assembly
In connection with the UN General Assembly, the Danish government has once again discussed with Rwanda how the way in which asylum seekers can be handled can be changed. This is what Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod (S) says. On Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rwanda posted a post on Twitter showing Rwanda’s Foreign…
Ministers warned about Rwanda months before visit
The two ministers have previously been criticized for their travel. This happened in connection with the plans to create a reception center outside the EU for processing asylum cases. The internal document is written by government officials. It was sent to ministers by mail on 18 February. The document states, among other things, that international…
African criticism can challenge Danish asylum plan
The African Union, Africa’s counterpart to the EU, has issued a particularly harsh press release. In this, the union specifically extends to the law that was passed in the Folketing in June, and which makes it possible to place reception centers for Danish asylum treatment outside the EU. The plans are called “xenophobic” and “completely…
Denmark is once again taking in 200 quota refugees from Rwanda this year
And Minister Mattias Tesfaye (S) has therefore chosen that Denmark should again take 200. The minister states in the press release that the focus is on getting women and children to the country. – We will focus on women and children. Just as there may be a need to help persecuted sexual minorities. – I…
The government is dropping plans for a reception center in Ethiopia
Plans for a reception center for asylum seekers in the East African country of Ethiopia have been shelved. According to Jyllands-Posten, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Integration Mattias Tesfaye (S) has informed a number of the parliamentary parties about this. The blowout of the plan was to be the conflict unfolding in the province of…
FACTS: Danes can travel to these places freely
This means that you do not have to be quarantined when you return home to Denmark. * Travel to Albania, Lebanon, Northern Macedonia and Serbia will be opened. * In France, the regions of Brittany, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Occitanie, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur will be opened, where Nice, Cannes and Marseille, among others, are located. * Greece opens to…
This Week’s Leader: Can We Smell Common Sense?
Last week, the parliamentary year 2020-21 ended with a 16-hour debate. It was mostly pretty junk. A new paradigm Corona is clearly not a matter of utmost importance anymore. Yes, it is still out there and we remain cautious, but we are no longer afraid. Vaccination takes its time, but the vulnerable groups are safe,…
FACTS: These areas and countries are open to travel
If it is orange, it means that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against all unnecessary travel. Among the countries that change from orange to yellow are two of the Danes’ favorite resorts: Germany and Italy. Here is an overview of which countries and areas are open for travel. The changes apply from Saturday 5…
Travel to Germany and Italy is no longer discouraged
It writes the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in its travel guide, which has been updated on Friday afternoon. For the past many years, Germany and Italy have been in the top five of the destinations that Danes travel to the most – often as number two and three, but always surpassed by Spain. Travel to…
New travel guides: Germany and Italy are now fully open
It writes the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in its travel guide, which has been updated on Friday afternoon. For the past many years, Germany and Italy have been in the top five of the destinations that Danes travel to the most – often as number two and three, but always surpassed by Spain. Travel to…
The world reacts when Denmark adopts a law for the treatment of asylum seekers outside Europe
On Thursday, the whole world reacted when Denmark passed a law that makes it possible for the country to send asylum seekers outside Europe while they are under review. The law was passed with 70 legislators for, and only 24 against, and this makes Denmark the first country to adopt such a law. It attracted…