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Syrian Smugglers' Operations Booming in Jordan - Voice of America
In one of the safe houses, Ahmed's boss, who asked to remain anonymous, is arranging to smuggle more supplies north, and people south. If they are caught in Syria, he said, they will be arrested and maybe killed immediately. In the few kilometers from ...
Somali Leaders Race to Meet August 20 Transition Deadline - Voice of America
Diplomats attending the meetings say the massive tasks facing negotiators might require extending the two days of meetings. One representative of a western country, who asked not to be identified, issued a cautiously optimistic prediction, saying, ...
Al-Qaida Militants Kill 20 Yemeni Soldiers - Voice of America
The officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said Monday's assault occurred in the volatile Abyan province. The attack comes a day after a senior al-Qaida leader in the Gulf region was killed by a US airstrike in Yemen.
Inside South Africa's Rural Healthcare Crisis - Voice of America
The manager of another state rural hospital, who asked not to be named, was more scathing in her criticism. She said, “Procurement and budgeting and human resources – all of those support services – are sometimes a shambles. It's disastrous.
China Rights Group: Missing Dissident Under US Protection - Voice of America
The group ChinaAid released the statement Saturday, citing sources close to Chen, although there were few details. ChinaAid President Bob Fu, a former Tiananmen Square activist, called the Chen situation "a pivotal moment for US human rights diplomacy.
In Bahrain, Grand Prix Revs Up Amid Protests - Voice of America
"They started beating us and kicking us and dragging us, and most of us were bleeding at that time," said the man, who asked to remain anonymous due to concerns about his personal safety. He and 28 of his colleagues, he added, all Shi'ite Muslims, ...
Mali Soldiers Arrest Key Government Figures - Voice of America
A source close to those said that former prime minister Soumaila Cisse is among those seized. Cisse was a frontrunner in a presidential poll that had been set for April 29 before the junta took power. Others arrested include former prime minister ...
Mining Executives to Meet Zimbabwe's Indigenization Minister Over Equity Stakes - Voice of America
06 April 2012 Mining Executives to Meet Zimbabwe's Indigenization Minister Over Equity Stakes The executives who declined to be named told VOA Studio 7 they expect to reverse Indigenization Minister Saviour Kasukuwere's plans to appropriate their ...
Rebels, Malian Army Fighting in Gao - Voice of America
People who talked with VOA from Gao did not want to be identified, out of concern for their security. "Things are really heating up," says a man who was among people seeking shelter at a marketplace as heavy gunfire erupted around the town.
Mali Coup Opponents Lament Attacks - Voice of America
This man, who said his hand was injured in the scuffle, did not want to be identified, fearing for his security. He says the country is in danger; he fears that civil strife is likely to become worse in the days and weeks to come.
Turkey Braces for Flood of Syrian Refugees - Voice of America
Now they are scattered among several different sites - like Altinozu camp, where VOA spoke to one female refugee who declined to give her name. "I am from Jisr Al Shughour," she said. "The soldiers kill people when they attack our homes, ...
Clinton to Approve Military Aid to Egypt - Voice of America
The official, who declined to be identified, says Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will announce Friday that Washington has decided to waive a legislative requirement making military assistance to Egypt conditional on certain democratic benchmarks.
Tibetan Unrest Highlights Rejection of Chinese Development Goals - Voice of America
People have no choice, so we protest,” said one monk in Gansu province, who asked to remain anonymous. The protests and immolations have led to no notable changes from Beijing. Lian Xiangmin, also with the China Tibetology Research Center, ...
Zimbabwe Court Convicts 6 Who Watched Egypt Uprising - Voice of America
Another man outside the court, a student who refused to give his name, expressed utter disbelief at the decision. "If watching video is a crime then everyone who owns a TV should be arrested because they watch what is happening in Bahrain, Syria.
Zimbabwe Court Throws Out Chief's Bid To Attach PM's Property - Voice of America
Meanwhile, speaking on condition of anonymity, a source close to the Chiweshe chief said plans were still underway to attach the Prime Minister's property. The chief's aide Retired Major Cairo Mhandu declined to comment. However, youths from Mr.
Despite Tensions, Sudan-S. Sudan Talks Continue - Voice of America
A source close to the talks told VOA the south is offering to pay about $0.69 a barrel, while Khartoum is demanding a package worth $36 a barrel. The source says southern negotiators are also demanding any agreement include reference to the enslavement ...
S. African President Zuma Due in Harare as ZANU-PF Protests Election Remarks - Voice of America
06 March 2012 S. African President Zuma Due in Harare as ZANU-PF Protests Election Remarks Government sources said Mr. Zuma, currently on a regional tour, will be in Harare next week to discuss with the country's leaders issues related to the GPA, ...
Kenya Refocuses Fight Against Al-Shabab - Voice of America
One soldier who declined to give his name, stood guard outside the town hospital, comfortably holding his German-made G-3 assault rifle. Across his helmet he had scrawled the words "We Send Soulz 2 Heaven." "Al-Shabab [militants] are trained to fight ...
Sudanese Oil Talks Open Amid Somber Atmosphere - Voice of America
The negotiator spoke on condition of anonymity. As day three of the six-day session of talks dragged on, the solemn faces of negotiators told the story as they emerged from meetings. The tone of rhetoric coming from Khartoum and Juba suggests the two ...
Syrians Suffer as Government Crackdown Continues - Voice of America
One resident, who asked not to be identified, said Monday that the situation was still holding up, and he was able to find food and gasoline. He said electricity is sometimes cut, but he blamed that on rebels cutting fuel lines supplying the capital's ...
Microfinance Services in Ghana Greeted With Hope, Concern - Voice of America
But a microfinance manager in Accra, who asked to remain anonymous, defends his industry as good for small business and good for Ghana's development. “I come from a financial institution which has a very competitive interest rate.
France Lands Indian Fighter Jet Deal - Voice of America
Indian government officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, told reporters Tuesday that Dassault was the lowest bidder and beat out the Eurofighter consortium to clinch the contract. Further negotiations were expected to take place before ...
Yemen's President Remains in Oman, Departure for US Uncertain - Voice of America
A source close to the negotiations that led to Saleh's departure told the French news agency that if Saleh does eventually arrive in the US he will stay until at least February 21, the day presidential elections are scheduled for Yemen.
ZANU-PF Reversal on Death Penalty Holds Up Zimbabwe Constitution Draft - Voice of America
24 January 2012 ZANU-PF Reversal on Death Penalty Holds Up Zimbabwe Constitution Draft Select committee sources said parties had agreed on dual citizenship, the devolution of power from the central government and the abolition of capital punishment, ...
Zimbabwe Negotiators, Facilitators Hand Election Road Map to Principals - Voice of America
11 January 2012 Zimbabwe Negotiators, Facilitators Hand Election Road Map to Principals South African and Zimbabwean sources said Mr. Zuma is setting up a meeting with President Robert Mugabe, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and Industry Minister ...