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13 April 2023, 08:15

UN chief António Guterres on Wednesday reaffirmed the world body’s commitment to supporting the Horn of Africa country as it continues on its path to establishing lasting peace and stability.

Read the full story, “Guterres delivers message of ‘hope and renewal’ for Somalia”, on globalissues.org

13 April 2023, 08:15

Over 400 migrants died while attempting to cross the Central Mediterranean between January and March of this year, making it the deadliest first quarter on record since 2017, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Wednesday.

Read the full story, “Central Mediterranean: Deadliest first quarter for migrant deaths in six years”, on globalissues.org

13 April 2023, 08:15

The security situation in Mali remains quite volatile, marked by pockets of terrorist violence, with devastating consequences for civilians, the top UN official there said on Wednesday.

Read the full story, “Mali: Civilians paying the price as terrorist violence flares up, Security Council hears”, on globalissues.org

13 April 2023, 08:15

Fully financing the HIV response in Africa will produce substantial health, social and economic gains for the continent, a new report backed by the UN agency devoted to ending AIDS (UNAIDS) has revealed.

Read the full story, “‘Fully financing’ HIV response in Africa will save millions of lives: UNAIDS”, on globalissues.org

13 April 2023, 08:15

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 13 (IPS) - The United Nations defines human rights as “rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status”.

Read the full story, “Should Internet Access be Declared a Basic Human Right?”, on globalissues.org

13 April 2023, 08:15

BRATISLAVA, Apr 12 (IPS) - The arrest of a US journalist in Russia has not only sent a chilling warning to foreign reporters in the country but is a sign of the Kremlin’s desire to ultimately stifle any dissent in the state, press freedom watchdogs have warned.

Read the full story, “Russias Press Freedom 'Worst Since the Cold War' - Analysts”, on globalissues.org

13 April 2023, 08:15

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Apr 12 (IPS) - As Ramadan continues through next week, the world’s 2 billion Muslims will focus on the core values of the holy month: helping the poor and committing oneself to the service of others.

Read the full story, “During Ramadan Let’s Focus on Solidarity with Future Generations”, on globalissues.org

13 April 2023, 08:15
Experts tell UpFront that anti-Semitism is surging in the United States, and globally.
13 April 2023, 08:15
'No connection whatsoever' to the killing of four soldiers by unknown attackers earlier in the day, says the army.
13 April 2023, 08:15
How Ukraine is looking to drones, used for reconnaissance and guided-missile attacks, to win the war.