‘Witch-hunt’ in Niger as military regime rounds up LGBTQ+ population

A “witch-hunt” is under way in Niger, where dozens of people have been arrested for homosexuality in the west African state following the introduction of a new penal code earlier this year...

 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/01/witch-hunt-in-niger-as-military-regime-rounds-up-lgbtq-population

 

 

'Empty Barrel': The Real Meaning of John Kelly's Slurs Against Frederica Wilson | Alternet

So much for military honor. Kelly’s attack on Wilson was not just false but redolent of racism and sexism....
https://www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/meaning-john-kellys-slurs-against-frederica-wilson

Deploying US armed forces in Niger is unlawful -- CNN

Jimmy Gurulé says Congress hasn't given President Trump the authority to use US troops to fight Boko Haram in Niger, and such lawless action should not be condoned. ....
http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/24/opinions/deploying-us-armed-forces-in-niger-is-unlawful-opinion-gurul/index.html

Top U.S. & World Headlines — October 24, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frXYbMGAwuI&feature=youtu.be
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Don Lemon Breaks Down in Tears While Reading Open Letter to Trump | Alternet

"You are the commander-in-chief. Act like it."....
https://www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/don-lemon-breaks-down-tears-while-reading-open-letter-trump

The big picture: Niger and what we know about what happened -- PolitiFact

An attack in Niger that left four American military members dead has triggered a fight between President Donald Trump and U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla. Wilson said that Trump's words of condolence to one of the widows were insensitive. Trump and chief of staff John Kelly in turn attacked Wilson for publicizing Trump's call. ....
http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/article/2017/oct/22/big-picture-niger-and-what-we-know-about-what-happ/

Trump used the phrase 'my generals,' and the military community isn't happy -- Business Insider

President Donald Trump used the phrase "my generals" on Monday. - Some people in the military community took objection to the possessive language, with one critic calling it "extremely offensive." ....
http://www.businessinsider.com/trump-my-generals-niger-raid-2017-10

Mysteries remain in deadly Niger raid that killed 4 American soldiers -- CBS News

Sgt. La David Johnson's body was found nearly a mile away from the ambush site ....
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mysteries-surround-deadly-niger-raid-that-killed-4-american-soldiers/?ftag=CNM-00-10aac3a

Questions Swirl After 4 U.S. Troops Die In Niger (Tom Ashbrook, On Point)

Two weeks ago, in a remote part of North Africa you probably never think about, in Niger, a dozen US troops were wrapping up a meeting with village leaders when all hell broke loose. An ambush, we’re told. By ISIS-linked fighters. It got fierce in a hurry. When it was over, four American Green Berets were dead. For twelve days, there was silence on the deaths from President Trump. When he did speak, all hell broke loose, again. This hour, On Point: What happened in Niger, and the President on military deaths. --Tom Ashbrook
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http://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2017/10/19/questions-swirl-after-4-u-s-troops-die-in-niger

Five reasons Trump's widow story stings - BBC News

Welcome to day three of the Donald Trump condolence-call story.....
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-41674735

Trump invokes death of John Kelly’s son in furor over calls to fallen soldiers -- POLITICO

The president also says he doesn't feel a need to clarify his claim that Obama didn't always call the families of slain service members. ....
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/10/17/trump-obama-military-calls-john-kelly-son-243863?cid=apn

Trump finally comments on soldier deaths in Niger; falsely knocks Obama over his responses to dead soldiers -- CNN

Breaking his public silence about four American soldiers killed during an ambush in Niger, President Donald Trump said Monday he'd penned personal letters to their families and planned to phone them later this week.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/16/politics/trump-niger-green-berets/index.html

Did Trump Just Have His Benghazi Without the Mainstream Media Even Noticing? | Alternet

Four U.S. soldiers are ambushed in Niger, and the political press shrugs....
https://www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/did-trump-just-have-his-benghazi-without-mainstream-media-even-noticing