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UN expert urges Myanmar not to undermine ‘very lifeblood of democracy’ ahead of polls

Village Reporter
Thomas Andrews, UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, said that the Government has set a “laudable standard” for the upcoming election – that they be free, fair, and reflect the will of the people.   “But this cannot happen as long as it is enforcing laws that undermine the very lifeblood of democracy, and the… Read More
Europe 

UN chief condemns deadly attacks in Austrian capital Vienna

Village Reporter
According to media reports, gunmen opened fire Monday evening (local time) at multiple locations in central Vienna. One of the victims was killed at the scene of the shootings, while a second died of their injuries. At least fourteen wounded people are in hospitals, some with serious injuries.  I’m following with grave concern the violent attacks of terror in Vienna,… Read More
Europe 

UN rights chief warns of possible war crimes in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Village Reporter
Michelle Bachelet on Monday expressed alarm at continuing indiscriminate attacks in populated areas in and around the border region, in contravention of international humanitarian law, despite a recent agreement by the two sides.  “Since the conflict reignited in September with the terrible consequences we are now seeing, there have been repeated calls, including by myself, for the parties to take… Read More
Africa World 

WHO chief goes into quarantine after Covid-19 contact

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– – The director general of the World Health Organization (WHO) has gone into self-quarantine after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a statement that he had no symptoms but is isolating according to health protocols. “I have been identified as a contact of someone who has tested positive for Covid-19.… Read More
Pacific 

Philippines: Humanitarians respond as millions caught in wake of devastating ‘super typhoon’

Village Reporter
Typhoon Goni – known locally in the Philippines as Rolly – made landfall early morning on Sunday (local time) with catastrophically violent winds of up to 280 kilometres-per-hour and torrential rainfall within a 230-kilometer diameter of its centre.  According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), around 68.6 million people are affected, with 24.3 million living… Read More
Africa Ivory Coast West Africa World 

Ivory Coast Election: At least five dead as vote counting gets under way

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– – At least five people have been killed on Saturday during voting in Ivory Coast’s controversial presidential election. Votes are now being counted in a presidential election which was also boycotted by the opposition. Former president, Henri Konan Bédié, and the former prime minister, Pascal Affi N’Guessan, decided to boycott the election which they claim amounts to electoral coup.… Read More
Africa Featured North Africa World 

Algerians vote for presidential term limits

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– – Algerians are voting on presidential term limits and creation of a new anti-corruption body. To win the referendum, either the “yes” or “no” camp needs at least 51% of the vote. Results are to be announced on Monday November 2, 2020. The referendum is expected to cement changes made after long-time President Abdelaziz Bouteflika. He was forced to… Read More
Africa Central Africa Featured World 

Rebels kill more than 20 in the Democratic Republic of Congo

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– – More than 20 civilians have been killed in an attack on a village in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Authorities in the DRC have blamed the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebel group for the attack. Reports say the rebels first attacked a rival group of Congolese militia members before killing inhabitants in the village of Lisasa. Local administrator Donat… Read More
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