Ongoing Power Shortages in Ghana: VICE News Capsule, February 20

The VICE News Capsule is a news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: Muslim rebels in the Philippines make a goodwill gesture to preserve peace process, thousands protest against power cuts in Ghana’s capital Accra, Poland’s air pollution is some of the worst in the EU, and former captives of Nigerian militant group Boko Haram reunite with their families. PHILIPPINES MILF Rebels Return Assault Rifles Taken Following Recent Clashes The group’s leader says the gesture is proof that peace is still a priority. GHANA Crippling Power Cuts Spark Anger in Accra Opposition activists, residents and business owners took to the streets of the capital on Wednesday to protest against the ongoing shortages. POLAND Coping With Some of the Worst Air Pollution in the European Union The EU’s highest court may fine the country more than $1 billion. NIGERIA Boko Haram Hostages Reunite With Families The militants released nearly 200 captives, mostly women and children, reportedly because they refused to follow their strict interpretation of Islam. Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News Check out VICE News for more: http://vicenews.com Follow VICE News here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicenews Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicenews Tumblr: http://vicenews.tumblr.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/vicenews More videos from the VICE network: https://www.fb.com/vicevideos

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Ongoing Power Shortages in Ghana: VICE News Capsule, February 20

The VICE News Capsule is a news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: Muslim rebels in the Philippines make a goodwill gesture to preserve peace process, thousands protest against power cuts in Ghana’s capital Accra, Poland’s air pollution is some of the worst in the EU, and former captives of Nigerian militant group Boko Haram reunite with their families. PHILIPPINES MILF Rebels Return Assault Rifles Taken Following Recent Clashes The group’s leader says the gesture is proof that peace is still a priority. GHANA Crippling Power Cuts Spark Anger in Accra Opposition activists, residents and business owners took to the streets of the capital on Wednesday to protest against the ongoing shortages. POLAND Coping With Some of the Worst Air Pollution in the European Union The EU’s highest court may fine the country more than $1 billion. NIGERIA Boko Haram Hostages Reunite With Families The militants released nearly 200 captives, mostly women and children, reportedly because they refused to follow their strict interpretation of Islam. Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News Check out VICE News for more: http://vicenews.com Follow VICE News here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicenews Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicenews Tumblr: http://vicenews.tumblr.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/vicenews More videos from the VICE network: https://www.fb.com/vicevideos

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