UN Report Accuses Sudan Forces of Killing Spree in Darfur
Investigators say witnesses described hundreds of uniformed men attacking
villages with heavy machine guns and rocket propelled grenades between January
and March
Thousands of Burundian Refugees to Be Resettled in US
UNHCR says first group of 88 Burundians flew from Kibondo Camp in western
Tanzania Friday to Kenyan capital, en route to new homes in US
World AIDS Vaccine Day, May 18th
Vaccine remains elusive despite scientific advacnces and funding increase,
virus able to escape immune system response
WFP Steps Up Food Aid in Somalia, Warns of Piracy Against Aid Ships
Latest operation provides food for more than 122,000 displaced
Algeria's Governing Coalition Wins Parliamentary Elections
Three political parties allied with President Abdelaziz Bouteflika retained
their parliamentary majority
ActionAid Calls for More Open, Merit-Based Selection Process for World Bank
President
NGO says process has been based on cronyism
Rice Names Veteran Africa Diplomat as Somalia Envoy
John Yates recently coordinated diplomatic contacts on Somalia from US Embassy
in Nairobi
Pres Sirleaf Did Not Endorse Sen Clinton, Minister Clarifies
Liberian President Sirleaf continues U.S. visit with planned inspirational
speeches to a few colleges
Non-Profit Global Health Institute Fights Neglected Tropical Diseases in
Africa
Vaccine Initiative Highlights Efforts to Eliminate Hookworm and Other Diseases
of Poverty
Health Conditions Deteriorate in Chad's Camps for the Displaced
Overcrowding over-taxes medical services
Displaced Chadians Wait for Return to Burnt Village
Many continue being afraid to return
18 May 2007 10:48:26 PDT
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