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‘No way out’ for imperilled Afghans, broader international response needed

Village Reporter
“UNHCR remains concerned about the risk of human rights violations against civilians in this evolving context, including for women and girls”, said spokesperson Shabia Mantoo from the UN refugee agency.   “As of today, those who may be in danger have no way out. UNHCR is calling on countries neighbouring Afghanistan to keep their borders open in light of the evolving crisis in Afghanistan.” … Read More
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5 Ways to Spend Quality Time With Your Family

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– – Family time is something that we all should try to spend as much as possible. From a young age, we’re taught to prioritize family over everything else, especially in our formative years. We may not always feel like it when we have work or school assignments, but the fact of the matter is that spending time with your… Read More
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Burkina Faso: Death toll from jihadist attack rises to 80

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– – Authorities in Burkina Faso have said that the number of people who died in Wednesday’s jihadist attack has risen to 80. The deaths occurred when a military convoy escorting civilians in northern Burkina Faso was attacked by militants. Almost 60 of the victims were civilians, according to authorities with others being soldiers and members of a pro-government militia.… Read More
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US offers $5m reward for former army chief of Guinea-Bissau

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– – The United States government has offered a $5m reward for information leading to the arrest or conviction of former Guinea-Bissau military chief Antonio Indjai. Mr Indjai led a coup in the West African country in 2012 before he was dismissed two years later in a democratic transition. The US authorities indicted him in 2013 on accusations of plotting… Read More
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Deadly journeys through Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea threaten ‘tragic and fatal consequences’

Village Reporter
Deadly journeys through Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea threaten ‘tragic and fatal consequences’ “Left Adrift at Sea: Dangerous Journeys of Refugees Across the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea” describes how over the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the situation, prompting many States in Southeast Asia to tighten their borders.  This resulted in the highest numbers of refugees stranded at… Read More
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Thomas Sankara murder trial to start in October

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– – Burkina Faso officials have announced that the trial of former Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaoré and 13 others accused of assassinating Thomas Sankara will start on 11 October. Compaoré ousted Thomas Sankara in 1987 and has since been suspected of playing a role in the death of the former military leader. Military prosecutors in Burkina Faso’s capital Ouagadougou… Read More
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Beggars and hawkers banned in Nigeria’s Lagos state

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– – Street begging and hawking has been banned in Nigeria’s Lagos state as officials make efforts to bring an end to the menace. A special taskforce has now been formed by the state authorities to ensure that beggars and hawkers do not roam the streets. Authorities have linked the activities of some of the beggars and hawkers to crime… Read More
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Malware attacks in Africa surge, reach 85 million in just 6 months

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– – Kaspersky research highlights that malware is rife across Africa with various countries exhibiting strong growth in all malware types in the first half of 2021, when compared to the same period last year. This is a 5% increase in the region, as cybercriminals and hackers continue to focus on African countries considering digital transformation advancements and the increase… Read More
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Afghanistan: Medical lifeline to millions must not be cut, warns WHO 

Village Reporter
According to the UN health agency, 70 WHO-supported medical facilities across Afghanistan treated nearly 14,000 conflict-related cases last month, which compares with 4,057 cases seen a year ago.     “Sustained access to humanitarian assistance, including essential health services and medical supplies, is a critical lifeline for millions of Afghans, and must not be interrupted”, said Dr. Ahmed Al-Mandhari, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean.  “I also spoke to the acting Health Minister,… Read More
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Ghana: Anglican Church probes priest for kissing female students

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– – The Anglican Church of Ghana has condemned an incident in which a priest allegedly kissed some female students. It follows a viral video in which Father Obeng Larbi was captured kissing three students of the St. Monica’s College of Education in the Ashanti region. The video shows the priest on stage inviting the three students for a mouth-to-mouth kiss, one… Read More
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