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Safety at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine is deteriorating following a drone strike that hit the road near the site’s perimeter, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Saturday. Source UN News Read More

Human Rights

UN rights expert urges ‘bold action’ to end systemic racism in Brazil

August 17, 2024 Village Reporterhuman rights

A UN Human Rights Council-appointed independent expert called for an end to systemic racism in Brazil on Friday through “bold and transformative action” to tackle the issue. Source UN News Read More

Africa

UN airlifts a ‘lifeline’ for Burkina Faso’s communities in need

August 17, 2024 Village ReporterUN Africa News

The dual-rotor helicopter touching down on Fada N’gourma’s dusty airstrip is a game changer for the hungry communities in eastern Burkina Faso. UN Africa News Read More

Human Rights

World News in Brief: Lebanon latest, Ukraine war update, anti-LGBT law change in Bulgaria

August 16, 2024 Village Reporterhuman rights

The UN humanitarian coordination office, OCHA, said on Friday that ongoing hostilities and daily exchanges of fire across Lebanon’s southern border were continuing to impact civilians on both sides of the Blue Line frontier with Israel. Source UN News Read More

Pacific

New political era in Bangladesh provides ‘historic opportunity’ for reform

August 16, 2024 Village ReporterAsia News

The political transition underway in Bangladesh represents an historic opportunity to ensure governance is anchored in human rights, inclusivity and the rule of law, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Friday. Source UN News Read More

Africa

Sudan to open Adre border crossing to facilitate humanitarian aid access

August 16, 2024 Village ReporterUN Africa News

UN aid agencies on Friday welcomed the news that the Sudanese authorities will open Adre border crossing from Chad into Sudan, as the war-torn country faces famine or acute hunger in many regions, with many roads impassable owing to heavy rains. UN Africa News Read More

Africa

UNHCR officials call for ‘sustainable solutions’ to end displacement crisis in Nigeria

August 16, 2024 Village ReporterUN Africa News

Senior UN refugee agency (UNHCR) officials on Friday highlighted the needs of forcibly displaced people in Nigeria, stressing the importance of finding sustainable, long-term solutions to improve their lives. UN Africa News Read More

Africa

EU urged to issue travel warnings as Mpox risk in Africa grows

August 16, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Since last year, mpox has been spreading in the DRC and other African countries, causing over 500 deaths, mostly in the DRCSourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

South Sudan: Security law ‘automatically’ in force

August 16, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

South Sudan’s controversial security bill allowing people to be arrested without warrants has become law even though the president has not signed it, the parliament’s spokesman said Thursday.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Football: Bissouma suspended for inhaling laughing gas

August 16, 2024 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Bissouma uploaded clips to social media site Snapchat in which he showed himself using nitrous oxide , which is now a Class C drug under UK law.Sourced from Africanews Read More

TRENDS

Month: August 2024

Ukraine: Deteriorating safety at Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant following drone blast nearby

UN rights expert urges ‘bold action’ to end systemic racism in Brazil

UN airlifts a ‘lifeline’ for Burkina Faso’s communities in need

World News in Brief: Lebanon latest, Ukraine war update, anti-LGBT law change in Bulgaria

New political era in Bangladesh provides ‘historic opportunity’ for reform

Sudan to open Adre border crossing to facilitate humanitarian aid access

UNHCR officials call for ‘sustainable solutions’ to end displacement crisis in Nigeria

EU urged to issue travel warnings as Mpox risk in Africa grows

South Sudan: Security law ‘automatically’ in force

Football: Bissouma suspended for inhaling laughing gas