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Security Council: UN rights official raises concerns over Ukraine religious freedoms

Village Reporter
The theme of the Council meeting briefing on Ukraine came under the “Threats to International Peace and Security” agenda item. It was requested by Russia’s Permanent Representative, Ambassador Vasily Nebenzia, during an earlier Council meeting on 13 January, during which Mr. Nebenzia alleged that Ukraine is attempting to “destroy” the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, which is canonically linked to the Moscow… Read More
Pacific 

Steep increase in deadly boat journeys reflects Rohingyas’ desperation: UNHCR

Village Reporter
More than 3,500 desperate Rohingya attempted deadly sea crossings in 39 boats in 2022 – mainly from Myanmar and Bangladesh – UNHCR spokesperson Shabia Mantoo told journalists in Geneva. “This represents a 360 per cent increase on the year before, when some 700 people made these journeys.” The UN agency’s latest warning about the situation comes amid an ongoing military… Read More
Pacific 

Pakistan still an ‘ongoing nightmare’ for millions of children, following major flooding

Village Reporter
While “the rains have ended…to a great degree, so has media attention,” UNICEF Representative in Pakistan, Abdullah Fadil, told reporters in Geneva adding that, with homes destroyed, children are facing a “bitter winter, without decent shelter”. Deadly floods hit Pakistan last summer, and have now only partly receded. 33 million people were affected in Sindh and Balochistan provinces, in what… Read More
Africa Sports World 

How to Choose a Game That Fits Your Needs and Interests

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Choosing the right game that fits your needs and interests can be quite a challenging task. The options out there are close to endless, and it can be difficult to know which game suits your preferences. From first-person shooters, RPGs and more, to casino games where you can use the Betika welcome bonus if you decide to try your luck with your… Read More
Africa Malawi Southern Africa World 

Malawi: Schools reopen after cholera killed 750 people

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Academic work is resuming in primary and secondary schools in Malawi‘s two major cities following a cholera outbreak that killed hundreds of people. The cholera outbreak began in March last year and has so far killed more than 750 people. Schools in the capital, Lilongwe, and the commercial hub, Blantyre, had remained closed for at least two weeks after the… Read More
Africa Gambia Ghana West Africa World 

Gambia: Migrants massacre survivor to testify in a German court

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Martin Kyere, a survivor of the unlawful killings of about 44 Ghanaians in The Gambia in 2005, is scheduled to testify before a German court this week against Bai Lowe, one of the alleged perpetrators of the killings. Lowe, who had left the Gambia to seek asylum in Germany was arrested in Hanover, Germany, in March 2021 under the international… Read More
Africa Sports World 

How African Sports are Shaping a New Generation of Athletes

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African sports have been rising recently, with more African athletes participating in major global sporting events. From long-distance runners to footballers, there is no denying that African athletes are making their mark on the sports world. This newfound enthusiasm for sports has led to increased participation levels across the continent and greater investment in infrastructure and facilities. Moreover, the sports… Read More
Europe 

Ukraine: Civilian attacks ‘must end immediately’ says UN, as search for Dnipro survivors continues

Village Reporter
Associate Spokesperson Stephanie Tremblay told Monday’s regular briefing for correspondents in New York that António Guterres had condemned Saturday evening’s missile strike adding that it was “another example of a suspected violation of the laws of war.” Violation of international law In a statement issued later in the day, the Spokesperson reiterated that “attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure, violate… Read More
Pacific 

Pakistan: rights experts urge action on coerced religious conversions, child marriage

Village Reporter
In their appeal to the authorities to stop the alleged abuse, the experts warned that teenagers had been “kidnapped from their families, trafficked … far from their homes (and) made to marry men sometimes twice their age”. The rights experts – who report to the Human Rights Council – cited reports suggesting the involvement of religious authorities and the complicity… Read More
Europe 

Ukraine: ‘Humanitarian and human rights catastrophe’ continues, Security Council hears

Village Reporter
Rosemary DiCarlo reiterated the view of the Secretary-General, in reminding that Russia’s invasion of 24 February, was a violation of the UN Charter and international law. “It has created a humanitarian and human rights catastrophe, traumatized a generation of children, and accelerated the global food and energy crises”, she told ambassadors. “And yet, this grave damage could pale in comparison… Read More
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