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UN envoy calls Canada’s use of migrant workers ‘breeding ground for slavery’

Tomoya Obokata’s report finds power imbalances and discriminatory practice exploits workers from global south

The Guardian - US · Aug 13, 2024

‘Fierce repression’ of Venezuela election protests must end, UN rights team says

Human rights investigators say ‘escalating’ crackdown has seen 23 deaths and over 100 children and teens detained

The Guardian - US · Aug 13, 2024

Sudanese factions using starvation as weapon is ‘cowardice’, US envoy says

Tom Perriello condemns tactics of Rapid Support Forces and Sudanese military before peace talks in Geneva

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2024

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Venezuela Prepares NGO Crackdown As UN Warns Over Mass Arrests

The UN voiced concern Tuesday over what it said was a climate of fear in Venezuela, as the country's parliament considered laws that critics say will be used to crack down on NGOs and political opponents of strongman leader Nicolas Maduro.

International Business Times · Aug 13, 2024

UN rights chief concerned about arbitrary detentions and excessive force in Venezuela's crackdown

The United Nations’ top human rights official has expressed concern over arbitrary detentions and “disproportionate use of force” in Venezuela as security forces crack down after the country’s disputed presidential election

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2024

UN condemns Houthi seizure of office in Yemen’s Sanaa

The Yemeni group seizes UN Human Rights Office in the capital Sanaa as it extends a crackdown on foreign organisations.

Al Jazeera · Aug 13, 2024

'We don’t have clean water': Unicef issues polio warning as Gaza faces sewage crisis

THE UN has issued a fresh warning about the sanitary emergency facing citizens in Gaza and called for a mass polio vaccination campaign to get…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2024

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Myanmar military committing war crimes at ‘alarming’ rate, UN warns

UN investigators say more than three million people were displaced in Myanmar’s escalating conflict in last six months.

Al Jazeera · Aug 13, 2024

Haiti is unlikely to meet the deadline to hold presidential elections in 2026, new PM warns

Garry Conille said the country urgently needs more international support to move toward stability

Latin Times · Aug 13, 2024

Houthis Seize UN Office In Yemen Amid Crackdown

Houthi rebels seize U.N. Human Rights Office in Yemen, escalating crackdown on U.N. and aid organizations amid conflict.

Yemen’s Houthis seized UN rights office in Sanaa, UN official says

A senior U.N. official says Yemen’s Houthi rebels have stormed the headquarters of the U.N. Human Rights Office in the capital, Sanaa

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2024

Africa Urges UN Security Council Reform For Representation

President Bio advocates for Africa's increased representation in the UN Security Council, sparking global debate on Security Council reform and internation...

Hamas says Israeli captive killed, two wounded in Gaza

The Israeli army says it’s investigating but could not refute or confirm the claims of casualties in separate incidents.

Al Jazeera · Aug 13, 2024

A drowning town: are Bentiu’s dykes high enough to save it from disaster?

UN troops are shoring up flood defences in the South Sudan town. But with record rains forecast, the lives of tens of thousands of displaced people could be at risk

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2024

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International Business Times · Aug 13, 2024

In Colombia, Hungry Beetle Larvae Combat Trash Buildup

In the far-flung Colombian highlands, beetles are the secret weapon in an innovative project to combat the ever-growing problem of trash buildup.

Al Jazeera · Aug 12, 2024

Officials at UN Security Council push for a permanent seat for Africa

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges reform, says the African continent is underrepresented in a changing world.

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2024

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

Al Jazeera · Aug 12, 2024

US says Sudan peace talks to proceed, while UN warns of ‘breaking point’

US envoy says talks to end the 15-month war will launch in Geneva on Wednesday, even if Sudan’s army does not attend.

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The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2024

Lebanon's crisis-battered healthcare system now prepares for a wider war with Israel, minister says

Lebanon’s crisis-battered healthcare system is now preparing for the possibility of a devastating wider conflict with Israel, the country’s health minister tells The Associated Press in an interview

Radio France Internationale · Aug 12, 2024

Deadly floods in Sudan displace thousands, hinder aid delivery

The United Nations refugee agency said that flood conditions in Sudan have hindered the delivery of aid to areas where many are already facing hunger and famine, including to a camp in North Darfur for those who have fled ongoing fighting.

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2024

The UN says Sudan is at a 'breaking point.' Its military hasn't committed to peace talks this week

The United Nations’ migration agency warns that the humanitarian crisis in war-wrecked Sudan is at “a catastrophic breaking point” ahead of peace talks planned for later this week

The Conversation · Aug 12, 2024

‘Killer robots’ are becoming a real threat in Africa

The use of drones in the Sahel, a region of Africa that has been plagued by violence driven by jihadist insurgency for much of the past decade, has become a real problem. In April, for example, Al Qaeda’s affiliate in the Sahel, Jama’at Nusrat al Islam wa al Muslimeen, reportedly…

International Business Times · Aug 12, 2024

Calls For Gaza Truce Grow, Hamas Urges Biden Plan Implementation

International pressure mounted Monday for a ceasefire in Gaza, with Britain, France and Germany issuing a joint plea for an end to fighting between Israel and Hamas with "no further delay".

TechRadar · Aug 12, 2024

The United Nations is drawing up a new treaty to fight cybercrime

The UN is looking to introduce a new global, legally binding treaty on cybercrime.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2024

First Thing: Harris raises millions in San Francisco as Pelosi welcomes her home

Ex-House speaker tells event attended by top Californian Democrats: VP ‘makes us proud’. Plus, can grunting improve your gym performance?

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