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UN rights chief urges Belarus to promptly release political detainees

Village Reporter
The report, covering the period between May 2020 and December 2022, draws on interviews with 207 victims and witnesses and an analysis of more than 2,500 items of evidence, including photographs, videos, medical, and court records. ‘Unacceptable picture of impunity’ “Our report paints an unacceptable picture of impunity and the near-total destruction of civic space and fundamental freedoms in Belarus,”… Read More
Europe 

Russia’s energy grid attacks, torture in Ukraine, could be crimes against humanity: UN rights probe

Village Reporter
According to the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, set up one year ago at the request of the Human Rights Council, Russian troops committed a “wide range” of violations across the country, many of which are war crimes. These included attacks with explosive weapons in populated areas, wilful killings of civilians, unlawful confinement, torture, rape and other sexual violence, as… Read More
Africa Malawi Southern Africa World 

Malawi: Death toll from Cyclone Freddy hits over 200

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Malawi’s government has declared a state of disaster as the death toll from tropical cyclone Freddy has risen to 225. The country’s disaster management agency said on Wednesday that the death toll has increased from 190 reported on Tuesday. The Department of Disaster Management Affairs added in a statement that 707 people had been injured in the storm and 41… Read More
Africa World 

Investing in Sustainable Furniture: How It Benefits You and the Planet

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In the past few years, people have become more concerned about their carbon footprint on the environment. They are actively participating in reducing environmental protection and searching the ways to reduce population. People are more focused on the green lifestyle nowadays. Such type of furniture has a minimal environmental effect called sustainable furniture. Most people like to buy furniture made… Read More
Europe 

Think local, says new FAO report, pointing towards ‘hunger-free and healthy’ Europe, Central Asia

Village Reporter
The Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition in Europe and Central Asia 2022 report is a joint effort by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO); Agricultural Development fund, IFAD; the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF); the UN Development Programme (UNDP); the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE); the World Food Programme (WFP); the World Health Organization (WHO); and the World… Read More
Africa Ghana World Zambia 

US Vice-President Harris to visit Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia

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US Vice-President Kamala Harris will visit three African countries this month, in what will be her first trip to the continent since becoming vice president. Ms Harris will visit to Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia from 25 March to 2 April. Her visit will focus on efforts to “expand access to the digital economy, support climate adaptation and resilience, and strengthen… Read More
Europe 

UN stresses ‘full commitment’ to Ukraine grain deal as Russia offers 60-day extension

Village Reporter
Russia announced earlier that it would agree to a 60-day extension, which is half the number of days agreed when it first expired in November. The UN-brokered deal also endorsed by Türkiye in Istanbul – which includes a Memorandum of Understanding between Russia and the UN to facilitate fertiliser exports – has allowed the exports of 24 million Metric Tonnes of grain, and… Read More
Pacific 

Myanmar: Social media companies urged to stand up to junta

Village Reporter
In an appeal to internet chat platforms to monitor content more carefully and allocate sufficient resources to do so, the rights experts warned that Telegram in particular had become “a hotbed of pro-military activity”. ‘Violent and misogynistic’ Tens of thousands of followers had been drawn to the junta’s “violent and misogynistic content”, warned the rights experts, who noted that women… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Child Online Africa welcomes Fulbright Specialist Awardee

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The Child Online Africa group based in Ghana has welcomed Frederick Lane, Esq. of New York for an exchange program. The organisation’s executive director, Awo Aidam Amenyah welcomed Mr. Lane to Accra. Frederick Lane is a Fulbright Specialist Program awardee who will complete a project at Child Online Africa aimed at establishing partnerships benefiting participants, institutions, and communities both in… Read More
Africa Featured West Africa World 

Burkina Faso signs new education commitments at UN conference

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Burkina Faso is among four countries benefiting from the signing of new commitments to education projects, which took place at the United Nations fifth Least Developed Countries conference in Doha on Tuesday. Education Above All (EAA) and the Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD) hosted a roundtable discussion which included ministers from Bangladesh, Liberia, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Pakistan, Nigeria, Malawai and… Read More
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