The growing sphere of influence of the Islamic State (IS) has led to an increase in extremist rhetoric and activities in many regions around the world, including Central Asia. The notable increase in terrorist activities, surge in recruitment for terrorist organisations, and rise in illicit oil trafficking to fund these organisations have been largely accredited to the presence of IS agents and sympathisers in Central Asia.
Vigilance can report that Bolton Wanderers Football Club have raised £10,000 for Blesma through the sale of their limited edition military green third shirts. Blesma are the club’s national charity partner for the 2014/15 football season.
The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) will host an important community program, “Gaza, the IDF Code of Ethics, and the Morality of War,” featuring Dr. Moshe Halbertal in conversation with Chancellor Arnold M. Eisen on the complicated ethical challenges faced by Israel in this summer’s war in Gaza. The discussion will explore such questions as: What moral and legal principles should guide an army in a complex confrontation that involves a tragic loss of civilian life and other major collateral damage? What values has the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) committed itself to uphold in times of war? How do we arrive at an honest account of what actually happened in Gaza, in light of competing moral considerations and the realities that Israel faced? In the wake of the Gaza war, what lessons can Israel learn, and how should Israel proceed?
Vigilance can report that the controversial anti-terrorism powers which are being widely used to harass and gather intelligence on Muslims travelling to and from the UK are being challenged by several human rights organisations in a case to be heard by the Supreme Court today, Wednesday 12 November.
To expose official corruption in Nigeria, re-orientate the psyche of Nigerians and usher in the Nigerian renaissance
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