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Taliban Passes New Law Against Women In Afghanistan, Expert Reacts To The “Gender Apartheid”

“The Taliban war against women and gender apartheid in Afghanistan is nothing new.” The post Taliban Passes New Law Against Women In Afghanistan, Expert Reacts To The “Gender Apartheid” first appeared on Bored Panda.

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In Myanmar’s brutal war, the military is weaponising sexual violence against women, children and LGBTQI+ people

The United Nations verified 3,688 cases of conflict-related sexual violence around the world last year, a significant increase of 50% from 2022. This is certainly a vast underestimate of the true number of cases.

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Bangladesh court sends 2 journalists to police custody for questioning as chaos continues

A court in Bangladesh’s capital has allowed police to interrogate two journalists in their custody for four days in connection with the murder of a garment worker, who joined recent student protests against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina that forced her to step down and flee to India earlier this…

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Bangladesh Journalists Arrested In Connection With Garment Worker's Murder

Journalists in Bangladesh face interrogation and arrest in connection with a garment worker's murder during political upheaval.

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Record number of humanitarian workers killed in 2023, UN says

The United Nations on Monday condemned "unacceptable" levels of violence that are now commonplace against humanitarian workers after a record 280 were killed worldwide in 2023. It warned that the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza is potentially fueling even higher numbers of such deaths this year.

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UN says a record number of aid workers were killed in 2023 and this year's figures are also high

The United Nations says that a record number of aid workers were killed in conflicts around the world last year, and this year may be on course to be even deadlier

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UN Warns Of 'Unacceptable' Level Of Violence Against Aid Workers

The United Nations on Monday condemned the "unacceptable" level of violence becoming commonplace against humanitarian workers, a record 280 of whom were killed worldwide in 2023.

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Cholera outbreak in Sudan killed at least 22 people, health minister says

Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim has declared a cholera epidemic due to contaminated drinking water and weather conditions.

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US calls on Sudan military to join talks after it announces border opening

The U.S. has called on Sudan’s military to join talks aimed at calming the country’s grinding conflict as the country faces a worsening humanitarian crisis

The Independent UK

Independent UN experts urge Bahrain to ensure prisoners have adequate food, water in scorching heat

Independent experts with the United Nations have urged Bahrain to ensure those held at its Jaw prison have access to adequate food, water and medical care

The Independent UK

Africa on the UN security council: why the continent should have two permanent seats

Africa’s desire to be fully represented in all decision-making organs of the United Nations (UN), particularly in the security council, is informed by three factors. First, repairing the historical injustice of its underrepresentation in global governance. Second, recognising African contributions in shaping the contemporary world order. Third, the urgency of…

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1 Million Transactions In 1 Month: Blockchain Unicorn 5ire Launches Mainnet

5ire has launched its mainnet after a very successful testnet phase – the sustainability-focused blockchain is on a mission to prove that environmental accountability is possible in web3 development.

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U.S.-Led Peace Talks In Geneva Aim To Resolve Sudan Conflict

U.S.-led peace talks in Geneva address Sudan's conflict with international support, aiming to bring peace and relief to the crisis.

France 24

First day of Sudan peace talks concludes with army absent, RSF presence unclear

Over a year into a conflict that has caused the world's worst displacement crisis, US-led peace talks for the war in Sudan showed little promise, with the Sudanese army failing to send representatives and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces refusing to confirm its own delegates' attendance.

International Business Times

1.4 Mn Girls Banned From Afghan Schools Since Taliban Return: UNESCO

At least 1.4 million girls in Afghanistan have been denied access to secondary education since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, with the future of an entire generation now "in jeopardy", the United Nations' cultural agency said Thursday.

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The Independent UK

Sudan army absent as 1st day of peace talks conclude in Switzerland

The first day of U.S.-led peace talks aimed at finding a solution to Sudan’s brutal conflict concluded in Geneva with the country’s military absent and the other warring party’s participation unclear

The Guardian - US

Ex-US air force specialist with Christian nationalist ties leads combat trainings

Michael Caughran’s history raises questions about extent to which his far-right and survivalist activities overlapped with his enlistment

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IFS Parvathaneni Harish appointed as Ambassador of India to UN at New York

Senior IFS officer of 1990 batch Parvathaneni Harish appointed as the next Ambassador/ Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations at New York. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Taliban celebrates three years since returning to power in Afghanistan

Taliban authorities on Wednesday marked the third anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan with celebrations and a military parade outside a former US air base near Kabul boasting Soviet-era tanks. The Taliban government has consolidated its grip on the country and imposed strict restrictions on women, a policy…

Radio France Internationale

Sudan ceasefire talks start in Geneva despite army no-show

US-sponsored talks on agreeing a ceasefire in the devastating conflict in Sudan kicked off in Switzerland on Wednesday, despite the Sudanese government staying away.

The Independent UK

Israeli strikes on Gaza leave children without parents and parents without children

A 3-month-old infant was the only member of her family to survive an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip late Monday

The Independent UK

Sierra Leone's president uses UN Security Council presidency to urge more seats for Africa

Sierra Leone’s president says Africa cannot wait any longer to get a bigger voice in the United Nations’ most powerful body, the Security Council

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