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To spare Afghanistan, world must engage with Taliban, Lyons tells Security Council

Village Reporter
“Six months of indecision … are eroding vital social and economic coping systems and pushing the population into greater uncertainty,” said Deborah Lyons, who is the Secretary-General’s Special Representative and Head of the UN mission in Afghanistan, known as UNAMA.  Thanking donors for generous humanitarian contributions since August 2021, when international forces left Afghanistan after a two-decades-long engagement, she said… Read More
Africa Business Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana: Anger over delays in payment of government workers

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– – Government workers in Ghana are angry over delays in the payment of their salaries for the month of February. Per a schedule released by the Controller and Accountant General’s Department, February salaries of civil servants, public servants and other government employees were supposed to have been paid by the 25th day of the month. But most of the… Read More
Europe 

Ukraine: $1.7 billion appeal launched to help refugee exodus, host countries

Village Reporter
António Guterres’s comments came as latest UN data indicated that 677,000 people have fled Ukraine since 24 February. Today, we are launching two plans to help people across Ukraine and beyond – including funds to boost medicine & health supplies, safe drinking water, shelter & protection. I urge the international community to respond to these life-saving appeals. https://t.co/h7n7UshBxA — António… Read More
Pacific 

Indonesia: Shocking abuses against indigenous Papuans, rights experts report 

Village Reporter
“Between April and November 2021, we have received allegations indicating several instances of extrajudicial killings, including of young children, enforced disappearance, torture and inhuman treatment and the forced displacement of at least 5,000 indigenous Papuans by security forces,” the three independent experts said in a statement.  Special Rapporteurs Francisco Cali Tzay, who protects rights of indigenous peoples, Morris Tidball-Binz, who monitors extrajudicial, summary… Read More
Europe 

General Assembly holds emergency special session on Ukraine

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Assembly President Abdulla Shahid underscored that the military offensive launched by Russia five days ago was a violation of the integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine.  An affront to UN principles  Mr. Shahid cited the UN Charter, the Organization’s founding document, which outlines a world where countries settle disputes by peaceful means, without the threat or use of force.  “The ongoing… Read More
Africa Russia World 

AU condemns reported ill treatment of Africans trying to leave Ukraine

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– – The current Chair of the African Union and President of the Republic of Senegal, Macky Sall, and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, have condemned reported ill treatment of Africans trying to flee the conflict in Ukraine. The AU said its leaders have been “following closely the developments in Ukraine and are particularly disturbed… Read More
Africa South Africa Sports World 

2022’s Top Rated SA Online Casinos with the Biggest Sign-Up Bonuses

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– – SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za announces the release of a comprehensive review detailing the best sign-up no deposit bonuses at top-rated SA online casinos. Every month, millions of South Africans play at their favorite online gambling sites. There are scores of such sites that support the South African Rand (ZAR) currency, local banking options and South African-friendly online casino games. Throw into… Read More
Europe 

Concern for women and children caught up in Ukraine conflict

Village Reporter
Catherine Russell, the newly appointed Executive Director of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), said on Monday that the situation for boys and girls caught up in the conflict grows worse by the minute.  Four-year-old Max and his mother Alona fled conflict in #Ukraine, leaving loved ones behind to seek safety in Romania. Children and families at borders need protection, no… Read More
Europe 

UN Human Rights Council pauses session to consider ‘urgent debate’ on Ukraine crisis

Village Reporter
The development in Geneva echoed the concern of the Security Council, which on Sunday called for an emergency session of the General Assembly on the crisis.  Addressing the Human Rights Council, Ukraine Ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Yevheniia Filipenko, outlined the death and suffering caused, as talks were under way at the Belorussian border between Ukraine and Russia .  The Ukraine delegation also presented a… Read More
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Zimbabwe: Chaos at opposition party rally turns deadly

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– – A chaotic scene at an opposition party rally in Kwekwe, central Zimbabwe, on Sunday turned deadly with reports of at least one death. Local media also reported of some 10 others sustaining injuries in skirmishes at an rally ground. The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) supporters were reportedly attacked by a group of men armed with spears, machetes,… Read More
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