Non-violence activist, James Lawson dies at 95

June 11th, 2024

WORLD NEWS

By Adejide

Non-Violence activist, James Lawson dies at 95

US civil rights activist, James Lawson who was a Methodist minister that taught protesters how to resist horrific violence and threats from the police died at the age of 95.

Lawson was a black civil right activist that travelled far and wide to study non-violent protest and later served as chief strategist to Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. He learned Mahatma Gandhi’s principles of civil disobedience and taught them to protesters and activist in the US.

He founded the student non-violent coordinating committee (SNCC) which was crucial for the racial equality protests of the1960s. A lot of his students went on to play vital roles in civil rights movement.

The civil rights hero was born in unknown town, Pennsylvania in 1928, and died in Los Angeles where he lived on Monday. His works and contributions to human rights will be remembered forever.

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Many feared dead as migrants’ boat capsized off Yemen

A boat carrying around 250 people capsized off the coast of Yemen, local officials reported.

Fishermen managed to rescue 78 people while 38 could not survive. Survivors said there are still about 100 people on board that are missing.

Report reveal those on board were migrants mostly from Ethiopia who pass through Yemen to reach Gulf States.

The United Nations have been informed about the incident as the search for the missing migrants continues.

A boat carrying around 250 people capsized off the coast of Yemen

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Four US college tutors attacked at a public park in China

Four US university instructors are currently recovering at the hospital after they were stabbed by an assailant at a public park in China.

The instructors who work with the Iowa Cornell College were badly injured during their visit to the park in Jilin Province, northern China.

Amid tense diplomatic relations between US and China, US department spokesperson said they were aware of the stabbing incident in Jilin but still investigating for more information. Meanwhile, China’s authority are yet to release an official statement concerning the incident.

However, the incident have quickly been censored on Chinese internet, shutting off searches for the incident despite its trending extent on other explorers.

David Zabnar is one of the tutors stabbed at Jilin park in China

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Six Islamists race for Iran presidential position

Six candidates have been approved by the Iran Guardian Council to contest for the Iran presidential seat.

All the candidates are Islamic hardliners who share the idea of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khameni. About 80 registered intending candidates were vetted by the constitutional body but only six were appointed according to their revolutionary credentials.

The six candidates are; Saheed Jalili, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Masoud Pezeshikian, Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Amir-Hossein Ghasizadeh Hashemi and Alireza Zakani. On the contrary, two notable names were barred from running; former president, Mahmud Ahmadinejad and Ali Larijani.

The election may not generate much excitement among the Iranians as another hardliner is expected to take control of power soon.

Saheed Jalili, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Masoud Pezeshikian, Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Amir-Hossein Ghasizadeh Hashemi and Alireza Zakani

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

US DRAFT CEASEFIRE PROPOSAL TO END ISRAEL-GAZA WAR

The proposal drafted by US enlist conditions for complete ceasefire, the release of hostages held by the Hamas, the return of deal hostages’ remains and the exchange of Palestinian prisoners.

The United Nations Secretary Council has voted to support the US resolution. Out of 15 members making up the Security Council, 14 members have voted to back the resolution leaving out only Russia.

An internal report confirmed Israel’s three man war cabinet have agreed to the proposal although it has not been extended to the other members of the government. Whether Hamas are in support of the proposal is left to be seen.

US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken initially met world leaders, including Mr Netanyahu in order to gain support for the ceasefire proposal before its approval.

UN Security Council backs US ceasefire proposal to end Israel-Gaza war

About Author