Barack Obama honours Nelson Mandela with worldwide plea for human rights
The former president spoke of ‘strange and uncertain’ times in what might be seen as a rebuke to his successor Donald Trump.
Former US president Barack Obama urged people around the world to respect human rights and other values under threat in an address marking the 100th anniversary of anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela’s birth.
In his highest-profile speech since leaving office, Mr Obama’s speech in South Africa countered many of Donald Trump’s policies, although he steered clear of direct criticism.
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