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Right to freedom of expression in Myanmar must be guaranteed, UN expert urges military coup leader

Village Reporter
In an open letter to Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, UN-appointed independent expert on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Tom Andrews, wrote “this is literally a matter of life or death” for those who believe they can freely exercise this right, “without fear of attack.”  Junta leader Min Aung Hlaing led the coup that brought down the democratically elected government of Aung San Suu… Read More
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Chad: Anti-government protests turn violent resulting in deaths

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– – Protests against the military council in Chad have turned violent with reports of at least two people dying. A man was shot dead in Moundou, in southern Chad while another person was killed when protesters attacked a bus in the capital N’Djamena. The protests were called by the opposition coalition defying a ban placed on demonstrations. Police had… Read More
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Nigeria: Five university students killed in less than a week

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– – Two more university students have been found dead in the northern Nigerian state of Kaduna. This has increased the death toll from the recent killing of university students to five in less than a week. Three students had already been killed by kidnappers on Friday. Twenty students were kidnapped last Tuesday along with three non-academic staff from the… Read More
Europe 

‘Disasters know no borders’ says Guterres, 35 years on from Chernobyl nuclear accident

Village Reporter
A 20-second shut down of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant on 26 April 1986, created a surge that led to a chemical explosion, which released nearly 520 dangerous radionuclides into the atmosphere. As a result, large parts of the former Soviet Union were contaminated; territory which now lies within the borders of Belarus, Ukraine and Russia, according to the UN. … Read More
Pacific 

Prioritize people and planet, UN chief urges Asian and Pacific nations

Village Reporter
In a message to the annual session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), Secretary-General António Guterres underlined the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as the blueprint for a strong recovery, leaving no one behind. “That starts with universal health coverage and social protection, and decent work.” The UN chief also called for making “peace… Read More
Africa World 

Chad: Military transitional government rejects talks with rebels

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– – Chad’s new military transitional government has refused to hold talks with rebels as the country finds a way out of the current political crisis. The rebels have been blamed for the death of ex-president Idriss Deby at the battle front this month when they clashed with soldiers. On Sunday the rebel group known as Fact said it was… Read More
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Somalia: Fighting erupts after president extends his tenure

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– – Fighting broke out on Sunday in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu following the decision by President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed to extend his stay in power. Soldiers loyal to his government and those opposed to him clashed with residents in the capital saying they heard gunfire across the city. The spark of violence signals the dire political crisis Somalia which could… Read More
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Ghana panics after China begins exporting cocoa beans

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– – Some Ghanaians are panicking over reports of the Chinese entry into the cocoa industry. The Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences recently reported that the Chinese island of Hainan has exported cocoa beans to Belgium. The first consignment of 500 kg of cocoa beans amounted to some $3,600. Ghana’s COCOBOD, the agency that handles issues related to cocoa farming and… Read More
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Ghanaians sign petition to stop government from borrowing

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– – Ghanaians have been signing an online petition that seeks to stop their government from taking loans from European Fund managers. The petition which was started by a renowned economist and businessman, Dr. Kofi Amoah said “Ghana is presently overburdened with loans.” Ghana’s Debt Load is akin to “We are the World” moment when MichaelJackson with top musicians composed… Read More
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Ugandans celebrate Daniel Kaluuya for winning an Oscar

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– – Ugandans have taken to social media to celebrate Daniel Kaluuya, a British actor of Ugandan origin. Kaluuya over the weekend won an Oscar as Best Supporting Actor for his role in Judas and the Black Messiah. He thanked all his fans from London and Kampala for supporting him in his career. “What a man.” Daniel Kaluuya remembers Fred… Read More
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