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17 September 2022, 08:15

Venezuelans desperate to leave the economic crisis in their country are risking their lives in the hope of a better future, braving extreme weather, border crossing, and bandits along the way.

Read the full story, “Hypothermia, dehydration, and 5,000 km on foot: Venezuelan migrants risk their lives for a better future”, on globalissues.org

17 September 2022, 08:15

URBANA, Illinois, USA, Sep 16 (IPS) - Cities across the world including New Jersey and  California, a State that is home to a multi-billion dollar agricultural industry, have continued to experience climate change linked extreme events including scorching temperatures, extreme heat events, heavy storms and flooding with devastating impacts on agriculture, food security,  and  food systems.

Read the full story, “Reimagining Urban Agriculture With Vertical Farming”, on globalissues.org

17 September 2022, 08:15

Since 2018, the Revitalized Agreement between the key players in South Sudan’s long-running civil war has provided a framework for peace, the Head of the UN mission there, UNMISS, told the Security Council on Friday – “despite continued outbreaks of intercommunal violence”. 

Read the full story, “South Sudan: Extended roadmap for lasting peace deal, a ‘way point, not an end point’”, on globalissues.org

17 September 2022, 08:15

An escalation in what the UN is calling “violent civil unrest” in Haiti, and the subsequent blockading of roads across the country, is making it “very challenging for humanitarian partners to provide assistance” according to the UN Spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric.

Read the full story, “‘Violent civil unrest’ in Haiti hampers aid delivery”, on globalissues.org

17 September 2022, 08:15

Burundi must engage more effectively in the rule of law and fight against impunity for violations and abuses committed since 2015, when the political system was thrown into turmoil sparking widespread protests, a UN-appointed independent human rights expert said on Friday.

Read the full story, “Burundi must engage in ‘credible and inclusive’ move towards democratic rule”, on globalissues.org

17 September 2022, 08:15

As the Montreal Protocol to Protect the Ozone Layer turns 35 on Friday, World Ozone Day, the United Nations has said that continuing the level of cooperation that led to the treaty’s adoption and success is just what is needed to protect life on Earth, end the climate crisis and ensure a brighter future for us all.

Read the full story, “Global cooperation to protect the ozone layer can ensure a better future for us all”, on globalissues.org

17 September 2022, 08:15
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 206th day, we take a look at the main developments.
17 September 2022, 08:15
Justice Department asks a court to lift an order barring it from reviewing documents seized from ex-president's home.
17 September 2022, 08:15
At least 157 people were murdered and 109 women raped during the 2009 stadium massacre, according to a UN investigation.
17 September 2022, 08:15
As King Charles III takes over at a time of economic hardship, critics question the monarchy's expensive budget.