Mali: Rebels, Jihadists, making more refugees in Africa

Here we go again.  This time it’s “rebels” flowing back to Mali, one of the few previously stable democracies in Africa, with large caches of Gaddafi’s sophisticated weapons, raping and pillaging as they go.  The chaos is making an opening for the Jihadists to push for a Shariah government. The other day while driving some … Continue reading Mali: Rebels, Jihadists, making more refugees in Africa

Italy threatens to leave EU over refugees, Ireland says it may take some

I need to get some other writing done at my other blog, but this morning refugee stories keep coming.  I’ve been reporting the problems front-line nations like Italy and Malta are having with all those North African men leaving that continent on boats and trying to reach Europe.  Now here is a story from the … Continue reading Italy threatens to leave EU over refugees, Ireland says it may take some

Lining up in Malaysia—got money? move to the head of the line

Although it’s impossible to sort this out, I expect there is an element of truth in the charge that various UN affiliated organizations are selling refugee registrations.  Sounds like the UN has created a recipe for corruption.  From a blog called ‘Prisoner in own Homeland:’ KUALA LUMPUR—Several Burmese organizations in Malaysia, which are affiliated with the … Continue reading Lining up in Malaysia—got money? move to the head of the line