Human remains of mothers and babies were found in recent years according to reports in the grounds of a former home for unmarried mothers, which operated between 1925 and 1961. The home was run by the Bon Secours, an international Roman catholic organisation for nursing duties. Started in Paris in 1822, they now own private hospitals in Dublin and beyond. The Bon Secours mother and baby homes operated throughout Ireland. Single mothers are believed to have been sent there or to other institutions said to be operated by the church, and in some cases never got out. Babies were taken from their mothers causing many broken hearts. Children were put up for adoption and in many cases, may have lost contact with their roots.
The human remains recently discovered has lead to much criticism and many theories. Records are believed to indicate causes of death to have been congenital illness, malnutrition or marasmus which is usually found in babies prior to age one; and infectious diseases which were common.
There was much poverty in Ireland during this time span. Experts cannot get any further details.
The u.n. backed government of national accord not representing indigenous interests
The as called government of national accord in Libya is reported to be fighting Libyan forces. The General National congress, as told, who were elected by popular vote were said to have been replaced by the house of representatives in 2014. A party representing indigenous interests is required.
More protests
There has been many protests in Lebanon recently, thought to be about the economy. Western financial interests are supposedly contributing to growing inequality and perhaps a new political elite. Problems in Lebanon may stem from war. The Israeli war with Lebanon, 1982 began when supposedly a member of fatah’s organisation attempted to assasinate the Israeli ambassador to the u.k. The Israeli offensive was reported to backed by the u.s.
According to accounts there was an influx of Palestinian refugees around the time of the founding of the Israeli state in 1948 and the Palestinian Liberation Organisation are said by some to have become involved in the as called Lebanese civil war along with other pro-eastern parties.
Some results of the war were disarmament of the Lebanese military and the deployment of u.n. troops along the border with Syria which was a threat to Syria. Structural damage and problems with international lenders are thought to be the cause of the crisis in Lebanon. The war is thought to have been a cause of undiplomatic relations between Israel and Iran.
Protests in Lebanon
There has been many protests in Lebanon recently, thought to be about the economy. Western financial interests are supposedly contributing to a growing inequality and perhaps a new political elite. Problems in Lebanon may stem from war. The Israeli war with Lebanon, 1982 began when supposedly a member of fatah’s organisation attempted to assasinate the Israeli ambassador to the u.k. The Israeli offensive in Lebanon was reported to be backed by the u.s.
According to accounts there was an influx of Palestinian refugees around the time of the founding of the Israeli state in 1948, and the Palestinian Liberation Organisation are said by some to have become involved in the as called Lebanese civil war along with other pro-eastern parties.
Some results of the war were disarmament of the Lebanese military and the deployment of u.n. troops along the border with Syria which was a threat to Syria. Structural damage and problems with international lenders are thought to be the cause of the current crisis in Lebanon. The war is thought to have been the cause of undiplomatic relations between Israel and Iran.
Jesus; culture, politics and subsequent policies
Joseph, the father of Jesus was thought to be an Essene. Essenes were descendants of King David. They were holy men who mostly appeared to live apart from the community, and lived what is believed to have been an aesthetic lifestyle. According to experts they were writers of the Dead Sea scrolls. The scrolls were found in caves in Samaria, in and around the fifties by Bedouins. They are a hand written account of the Hebrew bible, although not containing all the books according to experts, and not in the same format. Some copies, said to have been found in jars, were written in red, and were of various sizes as described. Some pocket book editions.
The Dead Sea scrolls were hidden in caves, according to historians prior to an attack by Roman Soldiers, said to be year 70 ordinary time. All Essenes living in secular communities were believed to have been slaughtered by Romans, apparently, according to some, because they would not renounce their faith. Other Essenes, believed to have lived in the community, may have survived. Essenes were allowed to marry so that children would carry on the tradition. According to references to ancient texts, they were believed to refrain from intimate relations during a said to be three year betrothal period in order to get to know the woman concerned and for the sake of compatability.
Sharia law, now believed to be an Islamic construct, was prevalent, and violence could have been a consequence of non conformity which means the community may seek retribution. James, thought to be a brother of Jesus, was stoned to death, supposedly for his socialist views according to some.
Joseph may have been an Essene living in the community. His proposed geneology is documented in the new testament. Mary may have also been a descendant of David and would have had a strict scriptural upbringing.
Jesus was born into a Roman empire and Israelis were discriminated against. The attack and massacre of the Essenes occurred during an uprising around 66 to 71-3 ordinary time. One of three wars against the Romans which was said to have resulted in the displacement of Israelis.
After the holocaust of the second world war, a new movement towards Zionism began in what was then called Palestine, which was the subject of a u.n. partition plan. Termed the Balfour declaration, an agreement to Zionism had been reached with the United Kingdom nearing the end of the first world war.
A new Israeli government was formed, according to reports around 1948. The United States may have been the first to recognise Israel as an independant state. Gaza and Samaria were believed to have remained under Arab control.
Former president sentenced
Omar al-Bashir, former president of Sudan has been sentenced to two years for supposed corruption, the receiving of gifts and possessing foreign currency according to a report. Omar has been in prison since he was ousted from power two years ago. Millions of euros are said to have been consficated. The judge was accused of ignoring all the evidence presented by the defence.
News of French military funerals
Funerals of the French military men who died during an attack on a base in western Africa are due to take place. The attack, said to be near the Mali border resulted in the deaths of around 70 soldiers according to various sources. The attack lasted several hours and involved hundreds, reported to be militants according to a source.
Violent attacks in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso are documented to have escalated this year, and have been reported as an almost every day occurrence during November. Fifty died as the result of an attack on a military base on the Mali-Niger border on November 1 according to reports. Armed revolts were said by one source to have begun in 2011, and another, to be linked to the ousting of Muammar Gadaffi in 2012, and are obviously pro-nationalist.
Mali was known as French Sudan from 1880-1960 when it tried for independence. French troops are said to have been a presence, reportedly in the border areas, since 2013. A report called posthumus, says citizens in the region are beginning to grow suspicious of France’s reasons for being there. Five west African countrys were due to meet with President Macron to discuss France’s presence in the area, which now may be postponed until January according to a report. Some say France’s presence is linked to the area’s mineral wealth and colonial interests. Meanwhile the area is believed to be in humanitarian crisis. A widespread lack of food is documented which may have lead to attacks on civilians which have been reported. Epidemics have also been reported. Access to basic water supplies in rural areas of Burkina Faso, where three quarters of the population are said to live, is reported to be low by western African standards.
The northern Ireland election
It looks like the northern Ireland Alliance party, a proposed nationalist and non-sectarian party, has made gains. Also described as nationalist, the Social Democratic and Labour party has won seats.
Other news is success for John Finucane, son of Patrick Finucane, a lawyer specialising in human rights who was shot to death by paramilitaries in front of his family in February 1989. Many believe Sinn Fein are no longer nationalist but news is former unionists are voting for Sinn Fein.
Tory win
There was a reported low turn out for the British elections. About half the population have not voted, believed to be higher in labour areas. Tony Blair’s as called new labour may not have resonated with the unemployed, those living alone or in areas in need of regeneration; yet if Labour had succeded under Jeremy Corbyn, would there be money available for the regeneration of areas with high unemployment?
The campaign against labour has been acrimonious at times. Accusations of antisemitism may pertain to anti-zionism. An objection to Jews or previous Israelis, supposedly encouraged by the knesset to resettle in Samaria or the as called west bank at the expense of the Samarians.
Bakassi and the international court of justice
Bakassi lies in the west of the bight of Biafra and according to one report is rich in oil. Thought by some to be originally a part of Nigeria, in 2007 Bakassi was given to Cameroon by the as called international court of justice.
Cameroon was overseen by the u.n. from the early years of the second world war. The Union of the Peoples of Cameroon, an anti-colonial party was established in 1948 but key leaders became victims of various charges, and meetings became illegal. Key people are believed to have been made exiles, but in 1956, a UPC statement, believed to have involved the press, called for the reunification of French and English Cameroon as an independent state. Five members are reported to have been killed in the years that followed.
An attempt to nominate a candidate for the UPC was made in 2004 but was rejected by an as called supreme court.
According to official figures, Cameroon’s estimated income from gross domestic product in 2018 was around $95 billion.