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Mar
31
2021
By The African Mirror
China warns firms not to engage in politics over Xinjiang

China warns firms not to engage in politics over Xinjiang

WORLD
CATE CADELL  CHINESE officials on Monday said Sweden's H&M and other foreign brands should not make rash moves or step into politics after the companies raised concerns about forced labour in Xinjiang, sparking a furious online backlash and boycotts. H&M, Burberry, Nike, Adidas and other Western brands have been hit by consumer boycotts in China since last week over comments about their sourcing of cotton in Xinjiang. The growing rift comes as the United States and other Western governments increase pressure on China over suspected human rights abuses in the Chinese province. "I don't think a company should politicize its…
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Mar
26
2021
By The African Mirror
U.N. forced labour drive hits target with backing of 50 nations

U.N. forced labour drive hits target with backing of 50 nations

NEWS
THE world has reached a "major milestone" in the drive to combat modern slavery after Sudan became the fiftieth country to back a United Nations treaty against forced labour, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has said. The legally binding 2014 pact - a protocol to the 1930 ILO Forced Labour Convention - compels nations to enact measures to prevent forced labour, protect victims and provide compensation. The ILO - with the International Organisation of Employers (IOE) and the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) - has led the "50 for Freedom" campaign to encourage governments to ratify the protocol and raise…
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Jan
13
2021
By The African Mirror
Toughening stance on China’s Xinjiang, Britain introduces new company rules

Toughening stance on China’s Xinjiang, Britain introduces new company rules

WORLD
SARAH YOUNG and ELIZABETH PIPER BRITAIN will introduce new rules for companies to try to prevent goods linked to China's Xinjiang region entering the supply chain, foreign minister Dominic Raab said on Tuesday, toughening London's response to allegations of forced labour. Addressing parliament, Raab said there was harrowing evidence of forced labour among Muslim Uighurs in Xinjiang after the United Nations estimated at least 1 million of the minority among others were held in an internment camp. Beijing denies the charges. Raab said Britain wanted to make sure it was free from any products that had links with Xinjiang, where…
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Aug
22
2020
By The African Mirror
‘COVID generation’ risks child marriage, forced labour, ex-leaders warn

‘COVID generation’ risks child marriage, forced labour, ex-leaders warn

NEWS
EMMA BATHA FORMER world leaders have for urgent global action to stop coronavirus creating a "COVID generation" with millions of children deprived of education and forced into marriage and work. As lockdowns end, they urged governments to invest in catch-up programmes to prevent irretrievable damage to children's futures. "We cannot stand by and allow these young people to be robbed of their education and a fair chance in life," said the letter signed by 275 former world leaders, economists and educationalists. Signatories included former U.N. chief Ban Ki-Moon, former Irish president Mary Robinson, former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark…
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