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Russia's war in Ukraine: how South Africa blew its chance as a credible mediator

South Africa has been roundly criticised for its decision to abstain from voting on three UN General Assembly resolutions condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Conversation · Apr 13, 2022

More than 1,000 Ukraine marines have surrendered in Mariupol, says Russia

Moscow makes claim as leaders of four countries bordering Russia arrive in Kyiv in show of support for Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2022

US Navy says new task force to patrol Red Sea amid Yemen war

The U.S. Navy says it will begin a new task force with allied countries to patrol the Red Sea after a series of attacks that have been attributed to Yemen’s Houthi rebels in a waterway that’s essential to global trade

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022

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UK must stop single men matching with lone refugee women under Ukraine scheme, says UN

UN refugee agency calls for ‘more appropriate matching process’ under Britain’s Homes for Ukraine scheme

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022

Explainer-Why African nations' support for UN action on Russia/Ukraine is so mixed

Western powers seeking to isolate Russia over Ukraine are disappointed at what they see as lukewarm support from African nations at the U.N. general assembly - where their 54 votes form a bloc large enough to swing resolutions.

Reuters · Apr 13, 2022

Civilian Executions Are Not the Only Layer of Hell

Though confronted with the depth of human depravity, I never felt true desperation during my time in Bosnia. It is the wanton destruction in Ukraine that is impossible to stomach.

The News Lens · Apr 13, 2022

WHO: COVID Cases and Deaths Fall for 3rd Consecutive Week

The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths reported to the World Health Organization fell for a third consecutive week, a trend likely helped by the dismantling of testing and surveillance programs. In its latest weekly report on the pandemic, issued late Tuesday, the UN health agency said the more…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 13, 2022

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Developing countries ‘miss out’ on £100m in UK foreign aid after government monetises vaccine donations

Campaigners say donated vaccines should be ‘additional to the UK aid budget’ and urge ministers to prioritise overseas development funding ‘to those most in need’

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022

Ukraine-Russia maps: Where is the invasion taking place?

Vladimir Putin’s ‘special military operation’ brings bloody warfare to cities of western neighbour

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022

New Zealand allows resident to be extradited to China in landmark ruling

Court concludes in case of murder suspect Kyung Yup Kim that government can trust Chinese assurances extradited defendants will not face torture

The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2022

Why does Russia want to block Ukraine from joining Nato?

Vladimir Putin vehemently opposed to neighbouring state signing up to western military alliance

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022

War crimes: How are they defined, investigated and punished?

International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has already announced an investigation into Russia’s conduct in Ukraine as invasion continues and atrocities are alleged in Bucha

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022

Why has Russia invaded Ukraine? The conflict explained

Vladimir Putin’s military assault continues in face of near-unanimous international condemnation

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022

Gargash Discusses with US, UN Officials Situation in Yemen

The Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President, Dr.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 13, 2022

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Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 13, 2022

Houthis Accused of Committing 1,230 Truce Violations on Various Fronts in Yemen

The Iran-backed Houthi militias have committed 1,230 violations of the two-month nationwide truce in Yemen that was declared by the United Nations earlier this month. UN envoy Hans Grundberg was in Sanaa for talks with Houthi officials in an attempt to consolidate the truce and persuade them to joint peace…

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2022

Global overseas aid climbs to all-time high, rising 4.4% in real terms – OECD

Concern expressed that figures count Covid vaccines as aid, while Britain is among EU countries accused of ‘gutting’ contributions

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2022

Singapore hardens opinion against death penalty as ‘sense of injustice’ grows

High-profile death row case prompts some Singaporeans to call for executions to be halted though overall support for capital punishment remains high

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022

UN: COVID plunged 77 million into poverty before Ukraine war

A U.N. report says the pandemic plunged 77 million more people into extreme poverty last year and many developing countries can’t recover because of the crippling cost of debt repayments

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Reuters · Apr 12, 2022

Algeria says Morocco attacked truck convoys in border area

Algeria condemned on Tuesday what it called an attack by Morocco against a convoy of trucks in the border area between Mauritania and the disputed territory of Western Sahara, saying it will jeopardize United Nations attempts to ease regional tensions.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 12, 2022

As Russia menaces Ukraine’s east, Putin says peace talks hit ‘dead end’

KYIV, Ukraine — As Russian forces pressed ahead Tuesday in their drive to seize the strategic southern port of Mariupol and encircle Ukrainian defenders in the country’s east, Russian President Vladimir Putin defended his invasion as a noble cause.

The Guardian - US · Apr 12, 2022

Organized crime and corrupt officials responsible for Mexico’s disappearances, UN says

Number of young people disappeared is increasing as total number of cases exceeds 95,000, very few of which are solved

Radio France Internationale · Apr 12, 2022

UN agencies warn of looming famine in Somalia, call for more funding

Drought and increasing food prices are putting millions of people in Somalia at risk of famine, several United Nations agencies have warned, and the country is not receiving the amount of aid it needs to address the crisis, as other global emergencies are being funded.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 12, 2022

‘New stage of terror’ possible, Zelenskyy warns as Russia menaces Ukraine’s east and Putin vows to press on

KYIV, Ukraine — As Russian forces pressed ahead Tuesday in their drive to seize the strategic southern port of Mariupol and encircle Ukrainian defenders in the country’s east, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the nearly 7-week-old war could be entering a “new stage of terror” for his embattled country, and again…

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2022

‘The right decision’: Putin defends ‘noble’ invasion of Ukraine and vows more bloodshed

‘It’s clear that we didn’t have a choice’, says Putin in rare public appearance

Bangkok Post · Apr 12, 2022

Over 4.6m flee war in Ukraine: UN

More than 4.6 million Ukrainians have now fled the war, the United Nations said Tuesday, though the smaller numbers of new refugees are arriving in a more vulnerable condition.

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