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First person: COVID-19 is not a silver lining for the climate, says UN Environment chief

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“The global coronavirus pandemic, which has already caused unimaginable devastation and hardship, has brought our way of life to an almost complete halt. The outbreak will have profound and lasting economic and social consequences in every corner of the globe. In the face of such turmoil, as the Secretary-General has indicated, COVID-19 will require a response like none before –… Read More
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From landmines to pandemics, on Mine Awareness Day UN chief says milestones reached by ‘working together’

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“Mines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices threaten some of the most vulnerable people in society”, Secretary-General António Guterres said in his message on the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, adding that “now, the world is facing a daunting pandemic”.  From Cambodia to Mozambique, in Angola and in Afghanistan, thousands of lives were… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

I Tested Positive For Coronavirus 2 Weeks Ago – Singer Pink

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American singer, Pink just announced that she tested positive for Coronavirus two weeks ago. According to Pink, she and her 3-year-old son Jameson showed symptoms of the disease and had to be tested. She discovered they were positive and had to isolate. She has however beaten the virus. Read Also: Will Smith’s Wife, Jada Pinkett Reveals Sex Toys As Key To… Read More
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Peacekeepers help fragile countries navigate conflict and COVID-19

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“Peacekeeping operations must be able to continue their critical work and to maintain operational capability, so we can deliver on our life-saving mandates –promoting conflict resolution and helping to protect the populations we serve, as well as our UN personnel”, said the UN chief of peacekeeping operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix. In line with the Secretary-General’s call for an immediate global ceasefire,… Read More
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‘Overwhelmed’ health systems have little room for sick refugees, migrants, UN agencies warn

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In a joint statement released today, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the UN human rights office (OHCHR) and the World Health Organization (WHO) stressed that refugees, migrants and displaced persons are at heightened risk of contracting the new coronavirus disease.  “Three quarters of the world’s refugees and many migrants are hosted in developing regions where health… Read More
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UN chief urges unity in mobilizing ‘every ounce of energy’ to defeat coronavirus pandemic

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Ten days ago, António Guterres called for an immediate global ceasefire to help people in war-torn regions receive life-saving aid to fight the coronavirus pandemic.  “We know the pandemic is having profound social, economic and political consequences, including relating to international peace and security”, the UN chief said, in a virtual press conference outlining the impact so far of the… Read More
Human Rights 

Political prisoners should be among first released in pandemic response, says UN rights chief

Village Reporter
The development comes after an appeal last week from the High Commissioner for Human Rights to prevent “catastrophic” rates of infection, as the number of confirmed cases continues to rise worldwide.  To date, there have been more than a million confirmed cases and in excess of 50,000 people have died.  But on Friday, Ms. Bachelet’s spokesperson, Rupert Colville urged States to release “every person detained without sufficient legal basis, including political prisoners, and those detained for critical, dissenting… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Coronavirus: NCDC Accused Of Carrying Out Selective Testing, Concentrating On Prominent Nigerians

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The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control has been accused of embarking on selective Coronavirus test in the country. So far, most of those that had been examined by the agency are highly-placed Nigerians especially public office holders, who are trying to safeguard their lives by knowing their statuses.  The situation has left many persons enraged and lambasting the NCDC for… Read More
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‘Everyone at risk’ as coronavirus cases tick up among migrants and refugees sheltering in Greece

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The Ritsona site – a one-hour drive from Athens – about 75 kilometres away – is one of 30 facilities on the Greek mainland that accommodate a total of more than 25,000 people. The authorities have put it under quarantine for the next 14 days after the first confirmed COVID-19 case emerged on Tuesday.  Its residents, including 252 unaccompanied children, have been… Read More
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Burkina Faso crisis and COVID-19 concerns highlight pressure on Sahel food security

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Across the Central Sahel in Africa – encompassing Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger – more than five million people face severe food insecurity ahead of the coming lean season, according to data released by WFP and other humanitarian partners. The number of food-insecure people in #BurkinaFaso is expected to triple in the next lean season. And with #COVID19 reaching Central… Read More
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