UN crime prevention chief pledges enhanced cooperation in Somalia

UN crime prevention chief pledges enhanced cooperation in Somalia

On a mission to the Horn of Africa nation, Executive Director Waly underscored on Friday that “Somalia faces daunting challenges that range from terrorism to resurgent piracy, poverty and the consequences of climate change.” A complicated crisis Speaking to UN News in Mogadishu, Ms. Waly said interlinked threats included piracy, illegal fishing, different types of…

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Smog prevention measures

Smog prevention measures

For permanent prevention, the government should take help from experts. Photo: File Like previous years, this time we are also facing the effects of smog. During these days, early morning and evening fog covers everywhere. Vision becomes dangerously low. Today, every second patient suffers from symptoms of headache, runny nose and itching, shortness of breath,…

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World News in Brief: Somalia floods, Sudan cholera update, genocide prevention

World News in Brief: Somalia floods, Sudan cholera update, genocide prevention

Rising waters caused by torrential downpours have affected more than 2.4 million in the east African nation, while UN aid teams are increasingly concerned about the spread of waterborne diseases, said aid coordination office, OCHA.  Suspected cases of cholera have already been reported and humanitarians have highlighted how much of a threat this poses to…

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Palestine: Rights experts call for stronger torture prevention measures

Palestine: Rights experts call for stronger torture prevention measures

The members of the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) issued the appeal after concluding their first visit to the State of Palestine, conducted from 10 to 21 September. Daniel Fink, who headed the delegation, said they received full cooperation from the Palestinian Authority to visit locations in the West Bank, “but we regret that, despite all…

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