Government urged to support safe withdrawal of UN Mission from Mali
Mali must ensure that the UN Mission in the country, MINUSMA, can safely complete its drawdown by the end of the year, amid insecurity in the north and other restrictions.
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How can the citizens of Karachi stay safe from the hot and humid weather?
File photo Medical experts have issued instructions for citizens to take precautionary measures due to hot and humid weather in Karachi. According to medical experts, from 11 am to 5 pm, the sun’s rays fall directly on the earth, citizens should cover their heads and go out to avoid direct sun rays. Experts say that…
Living in safe areas reduces the risk of death from heart disease
Beijing: People who feel safe from crime in their neighborhoods are less likely to die from a heart attack, a new study has found. In the study, the researchers tried to find out how specific features of the regions might affect deaths from heart attack and stroke. Experts analyzed the data of about 36,000 people…
Spike in dangerous Darién jungle crossings underscores need for safe migration pathways, say UN agencies
Crossing the Darién jungle – on the border between Colombia and Panama – and its infamous and so-called Darién Gap, is an arduous undertaking, involving hikes over steep mountains, enduring torrential rain and fording swift rivers. Those on the move are also at risk of robbery and rape. The dangerous journey speaks of not only…
Embassy staff safe in Baghdad, Sweden
Photo courtesy of American Media Sweden’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that the staff of the embassy in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, is safe. Speaking to the news agency on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sweden, it has been said that the responsibility for the protection of diplomatic missions and…
Taliban do not let Afghanistan become a safe haven for terrorists, America
File photo Spokesman of the US Department of State, Matthew Miller, has said that it is the responsibility of the Afghan Taliban not to allow Afghanistan to become a haven for terrorists. During the press briefing, the spokesperson of the US State Department expressed concern over the reports of the Iranian police and said that…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court, Chief Minister’s House and Assembly Hall were also not safe from the floods
Water is being released into the river from Hathnikund barrage in Haryana; Photo: Reuters New Delhi: As the water level in the Yamuna River rose, floodwaters entered residential areas and swept away everything in its path. After the Chief Minister’s House and the Assembly Hall, the flood relay now camped around the Supreme Court. According…
To stay safe from cholesterol, eat fruits and vegetables
File photo According to recent European research, it is important to avoid cholesterol and to have a healthy life by using fruits and vegetables in the daily diet. Recent studies have shown that only 1 in 10 Americans consume fruits and vegetables in their daily diet, researchers say. Danish experts looked at ‘low-density lipoproteins’ (LDL),…
‘Safe digital public square’ never more important, says Türk
Volker Türk was issuing a clarion call to protect and expand civic space, arguing that it’s the only way to enable us all “to play a role in political, economic, and social life, at all levels, from local to global.” Hate speech going unchecked He said with more and more decision-making migrating online, “with private…
Midwives scramble to ensure safe deliveries amid violence in Sudan
“Health facilities and hospitals should be safe havens in times of crisis,” the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) said on Saturday, condemning an attack on a hospital in Khartoum. Laila Baker, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) regional director, said pregnant women in capital city are facing perilous conditions. “We are acutely concerned,” she said. “There is…