Dozens of prisoners arrested during protests in Iran were released

Dozens of prisoners arrested during protests in Iran were released

Dozens of prisoners arrested during protests against the death of a detained girl in Iran have been released. It should be noted that a few days ago, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei announced the pardon of thousands of arrested protesters. According to Iranian media, high-profile detainees are among those released. Those who have been released…

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Sea level rise poses ‘unthinkable’ risks for the planet, Security Council hears

Sea level rise poses ‘unthinkable’ risks for the planet, Security Council hears

“The impact of rising seas is already creating new sources of instability and conflict,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who opened the meeting. Noting that some nations’ coastlines have already seen triple the average rate of sea level rise, he warned that, in the coming decades, low-lying communities – and entire countries – could disappear forever. “We would witness…

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Equality drive launched by African women leaders at landmark conference

Equality drive launched by African women leaders at landmark conference

Almost 400 women leaders from 15 African countries joined the UN-backed three-day conference, which opened on Monday, including former and current presidents. The goal is to advance progress, tackle pressing concerns and find sustainable solutions to issues affecting women and girls in South Sudan and across Africa. The conference’s theme is GuwaTaMara, meaning the strength…

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