Vietnam Arrests Activist As MP Resigns Over Mass Fish Deaths

Vietnam arrested another activist on Monday for organising protests over mass fish deaths caused by pollution from a steel plant, the same day a lawmaker resigned over the environmental scandal. Taiwanese steel firm Formosa was blamed for pollution last year which killed tonnes of fish, including rare species, and decimated livelihoods in coastal fishing communities … Read more

IGP Invites Media to Help Chart a Peaceful Course to the 2016 Elections

The Inspector General of the Ghana Police Service, Mr John Kudalor said the media’s role was equally crucial in ensuring a fair and peaceful Election 2016 thus, the media, both local and international, should position themselves as neutral arbiters, provide relevant public education, and avoid hate and violence-inducing publications and broadcast. The IGP made the … Read more