UN official urges South Sudan to lift taxes halting aid

PNP DeskApril 29, 2024September 20, 202404 mins

Since February, authorities have imposed a series of new taxes and charges at border crossings and within the country. These measures have impacted over 60,000 people, particularly in remote areas where humanitarian operations are already limited. This number is expected to rise to 145,000 by the end of May if the measures remain in place….

After 945 days, Hong Kong became the last country to lift the ban on wearing masks

PNP DeskFebruary 28, 2023September 10, 202403 mins

Hong Kong citizens wearing masks, photo courtesy of SCMP Hong Kong became the last country to lift the ban on wearing masks, the ban on wearing masks to prevent the corona virus was lifted after 945 days. The country’s leader, John Lee, said during a press briefing that citizens will not need to wear masks…