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UN agency raises alarm over ‘targeted’ violence against women in Myanmar protests

Village Reporter
In addition, women in detention are also reportedly experiencing sexual harassment and violence, UN-Women said in a statement on Friday.  UN Women Executive Director @phumzileunwomen condemns the violent crackdown in #Myanmar & expresses deep concern over targeted & disproportionate violence against women, calls for respect of the right of women to peaceful assembly & release of all detained https://t.co/Otkhrmnvpe —… Read More
Africa South Africa Southern Africa World 

South Africa’s Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini dies aged 72

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– – South Africa’s popular AmaZulu King Goodwill Zwelithini has died aged 72, according to the royal house. He died on Friday morning after staying in hospital for weeks due to a problem with his blood glucose levels. His health took a turn for the worst, the royal house said leading to his death in the early hours of Friday morning.… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

[Video]: Five Ghanaian police women punished for ‘sexy dressing’

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– – Five female police officers in Ghana have been punished for putting up a sexy outlook, a video of which went viral on social media. The officers were wearing their police beret with an attractive and beautiful tube apparel outfit. They looked beautiful in the jumpsuits while serving as bridesmaids for one of their colleagues this month. … Read More
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Tanzania’s President Magufuli in India for Covid-19 treatment

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– – Tanzania’s President John Magufuli is reportedly in India for further treatment for Covid-19, the country’s main opposition leader has said. John Magufuli this week was said to be on admission at a Kenyan hospital undergoing medical treatment for Covid-19. Opposition leader Tundu Lissu who said Magufuli had coronavirus and a cardiac arrest has also revealed that the Tanzanian… Read More
Pacific 

Myanmar crackdown has led to likely crimes against humanity, Human Rights Council told

Village Reporter
Calling for a united global response, Special Rapporteur, Thomas Andrews said that “the people of Myanmar need not only words of support but supportive action. They need the help of the international community, now”. ‘Wholly insufficient’ According to the independent rights expert, appointed by the Council with a three-year unpaid mandate, Wednesday’s UN Security Council statement expressing ambassadors’ deep concern about developments in Myanmar are welcome… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana: Anger over killing of women by abusive partners

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– – There is a public uproar in Ghana over the killing of two women by their abusive male partners this month. Within 48 hours, the two women died after they were brutally assaulted by their partners. In the first case, an Accra based business executive was arrested after he allegedly assaulted the wife, leading to his wife. The second case… Read More
Pacific 

Asia-Pacific: UN forum highlights central role of migrants in world’s most populous region

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Addressing a UN regional forum on migration, António Vitorino, Director-General of the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) underlined the key role migrants played before, during and after the worst of the pandemic’s waves.  “From healthcare to logistics, food supply chains to agriculture, and social services, migrants working alongside nationals have risen to the challenge and made a marked contribution… Read More
Pacific 

Myanmar: UN Security Council ‘strongly condemns’ violence against protesters

Village Reporter
In a presidential statement, issued on Wednesday by the representative of the United States, Council President for March, the 15-member body also reiterated its call for the immediate release of all those detained arbitrarily, including State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint.  “The Security Council expresses its continued support for the democratic transition in Myanmar, and stresses… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Tanzania’s President Magufuli ‘catches Covid-19’ after denial

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Tanzania’s President John Magufuli is on admission at a Kenyan hospital undergoing medical treatment for Covid-19. Opposition leader Tundu Lissu revealed in an interview with the BBC that Magufuli had coronavirus and a cardiac arrest. Sources at the hospital he is currently on admission at said the Tanzanian leader had breathing challenges. Magufuli was flown to the Nairobi hospital this… Read More
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Ivorian Prime Minister Hamed Bakayoko dies of cancer

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– – Ivory Coast’s prime minister, Hamed Bakayoko has died in Germany at the age of 56, according to the government. President Alassane Ouattara said in a statement on twitter that “I have the immense sorrow to announce the death of the Prime Minister, Hamed Bakayoko, Head of Government, Minister of Defense, this Wednesday March 10, 2021, in Germany, as… Read More
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