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| Angelina Jolie visits Libya to show solidarity Posted: 11 Oct 2011 08:26 AM PDT
"I have come to Libya for a variety of reasons, to see a country in transition at every level and to witness efforts to fully realise the promise of the Arab Spring," Jolie (picture) said. "The country faces a host of challenges, including internally displaced people, refugees, rule of law, security, sanitation, education, health and other humanitarian needs. All of these pieces must be delivered and coordinated properly in an environment of reconciliation and justice." The two-day trip was Jolie's first to Libya, but she previously visited Libyan refugees in Malta and on the Italian island of Lampedusa in June, and went to Tunisia in April to appeal for international support for people fleeing the revolution there. Jolie is an ambassador for the United Nations refugee agency UNHCR and is expected to announce an expanded role soon. On her Libya trip, she met representatives from UNHCR, Medecins Sans Frontieres and local non-governmental organisations delivering assistance to Libyans in Misrata and Tripoli. "I will be meeting with officials from all sides but above all, listening to the local people in the street. I am here to express solidarity with them. It is the work of rebuilding and recovery that will determine Libya's future." – Reuters Full content generated by Get Full RSS. |
| Emir Kusturica to head jury in Marrakesh film festival Posted: 11 Oct 2011 08:17 AM PDT
Kusturica (picture), renowned for feature films such as "Underground" and "Arizona Dream," his US debut, has also made documentaries, such as "Maradona" in 2008. He twice won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, for "When Father Was Away on Business" and "Underground." He will be taking over the chair at Marrakesh from American actor and film-maker John Malkovich. In 2009, the Marrakesh Film Festival paid tribute to Kusturica, who will preside over its 11th edition on December 2 to 10. This year's festival will render homage to Mexican cinema, organisers said. The Gold Star, or main prize, of the 2010 edition of the festival was awarded to "The Journals of Musan" by South Korean director Park Jungbun. – AFP Full content generated by Get Full RSS. |
GENEVA, Oct 11 – Actress and UN goodwill ambassador Angelina Jolie was in Libya today for a visit to help agencies bringing aid to Libyans in Tripoli and Misrata, she said in a statement.
RABAT, Oct 11 – Serbian film director Emir Kusturica will be the next president of the Marrakesh International Film Festival, in the south of Morocco, organisers announced today.| You are subscribed to email updates from The Malaysian Insider :: Showbiz To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. | Email delivery powered by Google |
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