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Braving mines and missiles to bring aid to Ukraine’s displaced population

Village Reporter
Before dawn on 24 February, Kharkiv took a fierce hit. Within 24 hours, Russian troops had reached the northern suburbs, just 30 kilometres from the Ukraine-Russia border. Despite outnumbering the Ukrainian forces, the invading army was unable to enter the city. “I am from Kharkiv, from the largest residential area in Ukraine – Saltivka, where about 400,000 people lived before… Read More
Europe 

Ukraine prisoner of war trials in Mariupol could be a war crime: OHCHR

Village Reporter
OHCHR spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani said the trials by the Russian-backed authorities could begin in the occupied city, possibly within days – and warned that such a process could amount to a war crime. “We are very concerned about the manner in which this is being done. There are pictures in the media of cages being built in Mariupol’s philharmonic hall,… Read More
Pacific 

Myanmar: 5 years since Rohingya mass exodus, UNHCR urges solutions 

Village Reporter
“The latest exodus from Myanmar is now officially defined as being a protracted situation,” UNHCR spokesperson Shabia Mantoo told journalists at a regular press briefing in Geneva. Stepped up assistance Since the onset of the humanitarian crisis, the Bangladesh Government, local communities and aid agencies have been quick to assist refugees arriving in what is now the world’s largest refugee camp in… Read More
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Ghana: Shortages loom as traders close shops to protest economic hardship

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– – There could be shortages of some goods in Ghana in the coming weeks as traders close down shops. The distress action is an initiative of the Ghana Union of Traders Association(GUTA) to protest government’s handling of the country’s current economic challenges. According to GUTA the depreciation of the local currency the cedi has eroded the capital of its… Read More
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Ghana warns citizens against unlicensed loan firms

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– – Ghana’s central bank has cautioned the public against going to loans from unlicensed entities providing of loans to consumers. According to the bank of Ghana 19 of such firms are operating in contravention of the the country’s Banks and Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions Act, 2016. These illegal firms mostly employ the use of mobile applications and social media in… Read More
Europe 

Nearly 1,000 children killed or injured in Ukraine but real number likely higher: UNICEF

Village Reporter
“Once again, as in all wars, the reckless decisions of adults are putting children at extreme risk. There are no armed operations of this kind that do not result in children being harmed,” UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell said in a statement.  Likely underestimate  The Russian invasion of Ukraine began nearly six months ago, and UNICEF has verified that at… Read More
Pacific 

Singapore: UN rights chief welcomes repeal of colonial-era law banning sex between men

Village Reporter
“This colonial era law has more broadly impacted and stigmatised the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) people as a whole”, said High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet. She stressed that everyone was entitled to the equal protection, respect and fulfilment of their human rights, including all in the LGBTIQ+ community. Paving the way “Repealing Section 377A will help pave… Read More
Africa South Africa World 

Best Places for UK Migrants to Live and Work in South Africa

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– – Settling in a new country is no joke. This process is usually cumbersome, and not doing things right will inadvertently affect your experience in the long run. Those emigrating to South Africa from the UK should not expect anything different. Regardless of the challenges of emigrating, there’s an easy way out. The easy way is to make educated… Read More
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Nigeria’s quest to protect millions of kids against deadly diarrhoeal disease

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– – In partnership with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi), WHO, UNICEF and other partners, the Federal Government of Nigeria – through the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) on Monday introduced the rotavirus vaccine into the country’s routine immunisation programme. Today’s launch is a critical first step in a push to reach children across the country with the… Read More
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