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March 28, 2024
RNZ Pacific Fiji’s Acting Public Prosecutor has filed an appeal against the sentences of former prime minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended police chief Sitiveni Qiliho in their corruption case. Bainimarama was granted an absolute discharge for attempting to pervert the course of justice while Qiliho received a conditional discharge with a fine of FJ$1500 ($NZ$1110) ... <a title="Fiji state appeals Banimarama and Qiliho sentences in corruption case" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/28/fiji-state-appeals-banimarama-and-qiliho-sentences-in-corruption-case/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji state appeals Banimarama and Qiliho sentences in corruption case">Read more</a>
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March 28, 2024
COMMENTARY: Jewish Voice for Peace The UN Security Council passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza on Monday — and for the first time since the beginning of the Israeli military’s genocide of Palestinians, the United States abstained rather than vetoing it. Security Council resolutions are legally binding, despite the Biden administration claiming ... <a title="Palestine solidarity must keep up pressure as Israel defies Gaza ceasefire order" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/28/palestine-solidarity-must-keep-up-pressure-as-israel-defies-gaza-ceasefire-order/" aria-label="Read more about Palestine solidarity must keep up pressure as Israel defies Gaza ceasefire order">Read more</a>
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March 28, 2024
Asia Pacific Report A New Zealand investigative journalist and author says the US spy system hosted by the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) appears to be a controversial intelligence system used in global capture-kill operations. Writing a commentary for RNZ News today, Nicky Hager, author of Secret Power, a 1996 book on New Zealand’s role ... <a title="Investigative author says GCSB-hosted spy system likely to be one used in capture-kill ops" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/28/investigative-author-says-gcsb-hosted-spy-system-likely-to-be-one-used-in-capture-kill-ops/" aria-label="Read more about Investigative author says GCSB-hosted spy system likely to be one used in capture-kill ops">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
Jubi/West Papua Daily Repeated cases of Indonesian military (TNI) soldiers torturing civilians in Papua have been evident, as seen in the viral video depicting the torture of civilians in the Puncak Regency allegedly done by soldiers of Raider 300/Brajawijaya Infantry Battalion. There is a pressing need for stringent law enforcement and the evaluation of the ... <a title="Indonesian military impunity, poor training condemned over torture of Papuans" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/indonesian-military-impunity-poor-training-condemned-over-torture-of-papuans/" aria-label="Read more about Indonesian military impunity, poor training condemned over torture of Papuans">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
Asia Pacific Report Two of the global Freedom Flotilla ships are being prepared in Turkey and almost ready for the upcoming humanitarian mission to Gaza. It is expected that the flotilla will include a New Zealand medical team. Kia Ora Gaza is a member of the international Freedom Flotilla Coalition — a grassroots solidarity movement ... <a title="Next Freedom Flotilla nearly ready to sail for Gaza with NZ medics" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/next-freedom-flotilla-nearly-ready-to-sail-for-gaza-with-nz-medics/" aria-label="Read more about Next Freedom Flotilla nearly ready to sail for Gaza with NZ medics">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
SPECIAL REPORT: By Tiana Haxton, RNZ Pacific journalist South Auckland was a hub of indigenous pride as the Auckland Polyfest 2024 revealed a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity, youth empowerment, and the enduring legacy of Pasifika heritage. From the rhythmic beats of Cook Islands drums to the grace and elegance of Siva Samoa, the festival ... <a title="Auckland Polyfest 2024: Vibrant showcase of cultural diversity, youth empowerment" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/auckland-polyfest-2024-vibrant-showcase-of-cultural-diversity-youth-empowerment/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland Polyfest 2024: Vibrant showcase of cultural diversity, youth empowerment">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
By Phoebe Gwangilo Sepik villagers hit by Papua New Guinea’s earthquake flooding are desperate for clean water, says local volunteer Charles Marlow “Since the flood, the main Sepik River we have been drinking from is not safe anymore, evidence of faeces is seen floating on the water,” Marlow told the PNG Post-Courier. “When the earthquake ... <a title="‘We have no clean drinking water’ in quake hit area, says volunteer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/we-have-no-clean-drinking-water-in-quake-hit-area-says-volunteer/" aria-label="Read more about ‘We have no clean drinking water’ in quake hit area, says volunteer">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2024
RNZ Pacific The involvement in Tonga’s government by King Tupou VI is a return to the “dark ages” for the kingdom, a long time journalist, author and advocate campaigning for democracy. The King last month withdrew his support for the ministers holding two portfolios. Tonga’s Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni has reportedly stepped down from ... <a title="King’s move takes Tonga back to the ‘dark ages’ – democracy editor" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/26/kings-move-takes-tonga-back-to-the-dark-ages-democracy-editor/" aria-label="Read more about King’s move takes Tonga back to the ‘dark ages’ – democracy editor">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2024
DEMOCRACY NOW! Presented by Amy Goodman AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now! — The War and Peace Report. I’m Amy Goodman. We turn to Gaza, where aid groups say famine is imminent after five months of US-backed attacks by Israel. This is in spite of the historic UN Security Council resolution yesterday demanding an immediate ... <a title="As Israel blocks more UN aid, Gaza is on the brink of ‘most intense famine’ since WW2" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/26/as-israel-blocks-more-un-aid-gaza-is-on-the-brink-of-most-intense-famine-since-ww2/" aria-label="Read more about As Israel blocks more UN aid, Gaza is on the brink of ‘most intense famine’ since WW2">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2024
Asia Pacific Report Amnesty International Indonesia is calling for an evaluation of the placement of TNI (Indonesian military) in Papua after a video of a Papuan man being tortured by several soldiers at the Gome Post in Puncak regency, Central Papua, went viral on social media. “This incident was a [case of] cruel and inhuman ... <a title="Amnesty urges review of Indonesian troops in Papua after torture video" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/26/amnesty-urges-review-of-indonesian-troops-in-papua-after-torture-video/" aria-label="Read more about Amnesty urges review of Indonesian troops in Papua after torture video">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2024
Pacific Media Watch Journalist Maiki Sherman (Ngāpuhi/Whakatōhea) has been appointed Television New Zealand’s political editor, the first wahine Māori to lead the 1News political team in the channel’s history, reports Whakaata Māori’s Te Ao Māori News. “This is a huge milestone for me and one I’ve worked hard for. I’m proud to be the first ... <a title="Maiki Sherman named as TVNZ’s first wahine Māori political editor" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/26/maiki-sherman-named-as-tvnzs-first-wahine-maori-political-editor/" aria-label="Read more about Maiki Sherman named as TVNZ’s first wahine Māori political editor">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2024
By Miriam Zarriga in Port Moresby Papua New Guinea’s Defence Minister and minister responsible for the National Disaster Centre Dr Billy Joseph confirmed today that the government — with coordinated support from all stakeholder agencies and development partners — was responding appropriately to the natural disasters that has hit many parts of the country. The ... <a title="Disaster minister Joseph briefs PNG on quake and crises hitting nation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/26/disaster-minister-joseph-briefs-png-on-quake-and-crises-hitting-nation/" aria-label="Read more about Disaster minister Joseph briefs PNG on quake and crises hitting nation">Read more</a>
