Afghanistan: Aid efforts rapidly expand as post-quake death toll rises

Afghanistan: Aid efforts rapidly expand as post-quake death toll rises

“The United Nations and our partners in Afghanistan are coordinating with the de facto authorities to swiftly assess needs and provide emergency assistance,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said. UN agencies, partners, and the de facto authorities continued to mount emergency operations. Initial assessments indicated that the 6.3 magnitude quake that struck 40 kilometres west of…

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Time to revoke death penalty for social media dissent, UN experts urge

Time to revoke death penalty for social media dissent, UN experts urge

Mr. Al Ghamdi was arrested by the Saudi security services on 11 June 2022 and charged with criminal offences for opinions he expressed on social media platforms X and YouTube. The charges included “betrayal of his religion, country, and rulers;” “spreading false rumours with intent to disrupt public order and destabilise security;” and “supporting terrorist…

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Elon Musk's reaction to the death of Wagner Chief, a military group rebelling against Putin

Elon Musk’s reaction to the death of Wagner Chief, a military group rebelling against Putin

—File photos Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has reacted to the death of the head of the Wagner military group that rebelled against Russian President Putin. Recall that Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of Wagner, the group leading the coup against Russian President Vladimir Putin, was killed in a plane crash yesterday, confirmed by Russian authorities….

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