world on the brink of nuclear annihilation

World is on the brink of nuclear annihilation

New York – The world is facing “a nuclear danger not seen since the height of the cold war,” said António Guterres, The United Nations’ secretary general, at the opening of a key Nuclear Non-Proliferation…

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outcry over killing of african migrant in italy

Outcry over killing of African migrant in Italy

Italy – The murder of a Nigerian migrant in Civitanova Marche was caught on camera on Friday. The 32-year-old Italian who attacked the victim has been arrested on suspicion of murder and robbery. Video of…

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pay rise for west australian public sector workers in a bid to offset rising inflation, cost of living pressures

Pay rise for West Australian public sector workers in a bid to offset rising inflation

Australia – The West Australian government will give public sector workers a 3 per cent annual pay rise, over two years, in a bid to offset rising inflation and cost-of-living pressures.  Western Australia is the…

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attack on human rights nicaragua shuts

Attack on human rights: Nicaragua shuts down over 700 civil society groups

Nicaragua – Nicaraguan authorities have ordered an arbitrary shutdown of more than 700 civil society organizations, raising concerns over the chilling effect on human rights defenders and activists in the country. The concerns were raised…

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climate migration a daunting reality

Climate Migration: a daunting reality

Global – Climate change is progressing at an unprecedented rate, more than what was anticipated by the experts. The alarming rate of change in climate is largely attributed to fossil fuel burning, such as coal.…

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iom study surge in migrant returnees as

IOM study: Surge in migrant returnees as world reels from pandemic

Global – The 2021 Return and Reintegration Key Highlights, a report by IOM (International Organization for Migration) was published on Thursday, states that nearly 50,000 migrants have voluntarily returned to their country of origin in…

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$100m emergency aid to sudan by world

$100m emergency aid to Sudan by World Bank

Sudan – For the first time ever, two United Nations agencies in Sudan have offered direct contribution towards humanitarian aid between them. UN World Food Programme (WFP) has received emergency aid of $100 million from…

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migrant farm workers in italy living in

Migrant farm workers in Italy living in informal settlements

Italy – A large scale, unprecedented census was carried out by Ministry of Labor and Social Policies and the National Association of Italian Municipalities (Anci) during time frame of October 2021 and January 2022.  The…

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is eu’s frontex planning new ops in senegal

Is EU’s Frontex planning new ops in Senegal & Mauritania?

EU – European Union’s border agency Frontex is planning new operations in two African countries, Senegal and Mauritania, to arrest “irregular migration”. Statewatch, an NGO has stated that Frontex might soon be starting its operations…

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human rights abuses continue in libya amid

Human rights abuses continue in Libya amid delayed electoral progress

Libya – Even though little progress has been made, political and constitutional chaos has caused continued tensions, insecurity and resultant increased instances of human rights abuses in Libya. Martha Pobee, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political…

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