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As Violence In Haiti Spikes, Aid Groups Struggle To Help
PORT-AU-PRINCE — A spike in violence has deepened hunger and poverty in Haiti while hindering the very aid organizations combating those problems in a country whose government struggles to provide basic services. Few relief workers are willing to speak on the record about the cuts — perhaps worried
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‘Sharp rise’ In Nicaraguans Fleeing To Costa Rica, Strains Asylum System
Around three per cent of Costa Rica’s population is now made up of Nicaraguan refugees and asylum seekers, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Friday. Doubling in number over the last eight months, the agency now estimates that there are more than 150,000 Nicaraguans who have crossed over the
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Why declaring monkeypox a global health emergency is a preventative step – not a reason for panic
By Kathryn H. Jacobsen, University of Richmond Countries that are members of the United Nations are obligated to report cases of unusual diseases that have the potential to become global
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UN Marks Anniversary of Devastating 2010 Haiti Earthquake
PORT-AU-PRINCE — Paying tribute to all the victims, the UN in Haiti remembered not only the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who lost their lives 12 years ago, but also the many thousands more who sustained permanent injuries. At the time, some 300,000 people were injured, and 1.5 million became
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Malawi is world leader in race to create environmentally sustainable economy – Chakwera | Malawi 24 - Malawi news
President Lazarus Chakwera says Malawi has become a world leader in the race to create an environmentally sustainable society and economy. The Malawi leader was speaking at the National Green Climate Conference at BICC, Lilongwe, which is running under the theme; Collective Responsibility for
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Dominica-Flagged Cargo Ship Sinks In Ukrainian Port City After Russian Attack
ROSEAU — A Dominica-flagged cargo ship sank in the besieged southern Ukrainian port city of Mariupol after being targeted by Russian missile strikes, the vessel's flag registry said. The Azburg was believed to have been without cargo and at berth in Mariupol when it was initially hit by two
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UN General Secretary to CARICOM: COVID-19 Can Only Be Defeated With Vaccines
Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the opening session of the eleventh Caribbean Community (CARICOM)-United Nations General Meeting: Let me begin by thanking you for taking part in this eleventh CARICOM-UN General Meeting. The two years since our last
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UN urged to renew arms embargo against South Sudan amid impunity and ongoing sexual violence
The United Nations Security Council must renew its arms embargo on the territory of South Sudan amid the state’s failure to ensure accountability for conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) and to protect survivors, witnesses and judicial actors, Amnesty International has said today in a new
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BVI And UN Sign Historic Country Implementation Plan
On August 17th, the first ever Country Implementation Plan (CIP) forthe British Virgin Islands(BVI) was signed into existence. The CIP is the UN’s commitment to aiding small island developing states with the goal of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Andrew A. Fahie
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Zambia’s Hichilema travels with lean team to US - Malawi 24 - Malawi news
Unlike Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera who travels with the whole village in a private chartered jet, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema travelled to the United Nations General Assembly with a lean team of two ministers aboard a commercial Qatar Airways flight from the main airport in
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RTG donates to Harare children’s home - NewsDay Zimbabwe
The donation, valued US$5000, included 120 blankets, 240 pillow case covers and 20 base and mattress sets.  The post RTG donates to Harare children’s home appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.
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UN Security Council condemns killing of Malawian Soldier | Malawi 24 - Malawi news
The Security Council has condemned the attack on the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) which resulted in the death of a Malawian peacekeeper. The attack happened on Monday near Beni (North Kivu) and led to the killing of Lance
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Venezuelan Migrants Caught In Limbo As Flooding Impacts Region, UN Says
SANTIAGO — The northern Chilean village of Colchane near the Bolivia border is seeing a fast-developing situation due to unrest among migrants, mostly from Venezuela, who are neither being allowed to enter Chile nor return to Bolivia. The scenario is linked to newly implemented migration
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Antigua and Barbuda: Luxury Resort Puts Wetland, Healthy Environment At Risk: UN
SAINT JOHN'S — Barbuda’s fragile and biodiverse natural site of Palmetto Point, recognised as a wetland of international importance by the Ramsar Convention, remains at risk, with serious human rights implications, due to the construction of the Barbuda Ocean Club resort, UN experts* said
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UK wants Malawi to abolish death penalty | Malawi 24 - Malawi news
The United Kingdom has told the Government and Parliament of Malawi to explore alternative ways of abolishing the death penalty. The UK has released a statement today following revelations that the death penalty abolition by the Supreme Court of Appeal in Malawi in April this year is not valid
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UN commends Malawi for ensuring peace and security
United Nations Resident Coordinator, Shigeki Komatsubara has commended Malawi Government  for making sure that there is peace and security in the country which is enabling citizens of this nation and refugees to live peacefully. Komatsubara made the statement as the Ministry of Homeland Security
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Malawi condemns Sri Lanka
Malawi and six other members of the Sri Lanka Core Group at the United Nations Human Rights Council have called out the Sri Lanka Government over violent attacks on peaceful protesters, surveillance of citizens and a lack of sound economic policies. The Core Group statement on Sri Lanka dated June
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St. Thomas (Rock City) Celebrates World Tourism Day Today
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The official celebration of the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) World Tourism Day 2021 (September 27), around the theme “Tourism for Inclusive Growth”, resonates particularly well in the territory. Especially because of the rich diversity of our peoples and
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Supreme Court limits EPA in curbing power plant emissions
The Supreme Court voted 6-3 to limit the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. By Mark Sherman, Associated Press In a blow to the fight against climate change, the Supreme Court on Thursday limited how the nation’s main anti-air pollution law can be
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US shift on Venezuelan migrants fuels anxiety in Mexico
Mexican officials express concern over influx of Venezuelan asylum seekers being turned down at the U.S. Border, due to President Biden's recent reinstatement of Title 42.
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Body of Malawian soldier arrives tomorrow | Malawi 24 - Malawi news
The remains of Malawian soldier Lance Corporal Chitenji Kamanga, who was killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo earlier this month, will arrive in the country tomorrow. Malawi Defence Force (MDF) acting spokesperson Emmanuel Mlelemba said the plane carrying the body of the fallen peacekeeper is
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Chakwera tells rich nations to fulfil their promise - Malawi 24 - Malawi news
President Lazarus Chakwera has demanded rich countries to fulfill their US$100 billion pledge towards climate change mitigation and to cancel debts to allow poor countries recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. The Malawi leader made the remarks in his address which was delivered virtually at the
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Zikhale vows to continue with refugee relocation
Minister of Homeland Security Ken Zikhale Ng'oma has vowed to continue with the relocation of refugees exercise and says the exercise will be extended to other districts across the country. On Friday, Minister of Homeland Security Ken Zikhale Ng'oma took over 6 hours meeting with United Nations
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Food Security Concerns Still Challenge Caribbean And Latin America, UN Says
In recent years, various factors have diverted the world off the path to eradicating hunger, food insecurity and all forms of malnutrition by 2030, and the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this trend. Latin America and the Caribbean is no exception. This edition of the Regional Overview of Food
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Malawi President cancels trip to United States | Malawi 24 - Malawi news
President Lazarus Chakwera has cancelled his planned trip to the United States where he was expected to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), State House has announced. Chakwera was expected to leave Malawi for the United States on 18 September and would have been in New York for about
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Malawi votes against probe into crimes committed in Israel-Palestine conflict | Malawi 24 - Malawi news
Malawi yesterday voted 'no' to the creation of a commission of inquiry by the United Nations Human Rights Council to investigate crimes committed during the Israel-Palestine conflict. Malawi was one of the nine members states that voted against the resolution while 24 voted in favour and 14
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Chakwera calls for investment in youth
President Lazarus Chakwera has appealed to international institutions to support Malawi as one way of making capital affordable and accessible to the youth and local institutions. Chakwera made these remarks during a meeting organized by UN global accelerator on jobs and social protection forum on
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Africa lays out goals ahead of UN climate summit
By Wanjohi Kabukuru, Associated Press African officials outlined their priorities for the upcoming U.N. climate summit, including a push to make heavily polluting rich nations compensate poor countries for the
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WHO approves malaria vaccine
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended that the world’s first malaria vaccine should be widely given to children across Africa. The approval has been described as a major advance against malaria which kills hundreds of thousands of people annually. WHO’s recommendation means that the
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Chakwera condoles family of Malawi Army soldier | Malawi 24 - Malawi news
President Lazarus Chakwera has spoken to the family of Lance Corporal Chitenji Kamanga to express condolence over the death of the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldier. This is according to a statement signed by Presidential Press Secretary Brian Banda. According to Banda, Chakwera also expressed his
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