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This month Australia's nationhood has been bolstered by Federal Parliament's apology to the Stolen Generations. Kenya is moving in the opposite direction, with a local Jesuit analyst suggesting we could soon be speaking of 'a country that was once Kenya'.
President Bush and Prime Minister Howard have used scientific uncertainty as an excuse to avoid cutting greenhouse gas emissions. This transgresses the precautionary principle that requires nations to take precautions not to harm other nations.
A remarkably peaceful change of government in Kenya could significantly improve the lives of refugees in the country’s remote camps. But Australia and other western countries must play a part.
Poems by Evan Jones
Letters from Marg Honner, Anthony Ham, Matthew Albert
Michele Gierck observes how education programs in Kenya are restoring hope for AIDS victims.
Kenyan student elections
Margaret Coffey watches as Australia welcomes Sudanese refugees.
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