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As part of their relentless crackdown on the protest movement in Belarus, the authorities are ruthlessly targeting independent labour unions and trampling on workers’ rights, according to Amnesty International
Volkan Bozkir, President of the seventy-fifth session of the United Nations General Assembly, addresses the General Assembly meeting on the impact of rapid technological change on the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and targets
Following the deaths of at least five demonstrators yesterday (April 27) and the declaration of new protests today by Chad’s opposition and civil society groups
Two Spanish journalists were killed during an attack in eastern Burkina Faso, according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF). RSF condemns a new tragedy for journalism, the latest reminder of the grave dangers that those attempting to do their journalistic duties in the Sahel face
In the last 24 hours, a total of 21 776 COVID-19 tests were performed in South Africa, with 880 new cases confirmed, reflecting a 4% positivity rate.
Eva-Maria Lijmets, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Estonia, addresses the open debate with United Nations Security Council members in connection with Protection of civilians in armed conflict: indispensable civilian objects
Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS, addresses the General Assembly interactive multi-stakeholder hearing held as part of the preparatory process for the 2021 High-level meeting on HIV/AIDS
Volkan Bozkir, President of the seventy-fifth session of the United Nations General Assembly, addresses the opening of 20th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII)
The socio-economic development of many African nations has been retarded because of the advent of terrorism. Several academic writings relating to global security menace have been published, with considerable narratives on activities of Al Shabaab in the horn of Africa
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres holds a virtual climate conversation with youth activists Paloma Costa from Brazil (left on screen) and Marie Christina Kolo from Madagascar