Tigrayan refugees recount horrific journey to Sudan

[ad_1] When the 72-hour surrender ultimatum came to an end, the Ethiopian Tigrayans recounted the horrible journey they endured as they headed to Sudan for refuge. Many suffered economic setbacks after years of investment and will now languish in poverty. “We were in a very safe condition. We were developing, …

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WILPF global movement to end gender-based violence – World

[ad_1] Gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of the most critical problems affecting women worldwide, and 35% of women worldwide have experienced some form of physical or sexual violence. Many more are victims of economic violence, prevented from accessing education or participating in the workforce due to social and cultural norms …

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China-Africa Center for Environmental Cooperation opens in Beijing

[ad_1] The China-Africa Environmental Cooperation Center was inaugurated in Beijing. The center is designated to provide an open, inclusive and cooperative platform to enhance China-Africa environmental cooperation, promote green development, and support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the AU Agenda 2063. At the opening ceremony, …

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NY Times: CIA Officer Killed in Somalia

[ad_1] Quoting anonymous officials, The New York Times reported Wednesday that a veteran CIA officer was killed in combat in Somalia. Details of the death are scarce and the officer was not identified. News of the death comes as President Trump is considering withdrawing virtually all US troops from Somalia. …

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Who is Antony Blinken, Biden’s pick for secretary of state?

[ad_1] US Secretary of State Designate Antony Blinken promises discomfort and opportunity for the Morrison government in Australia. Blinken could hardly represent a more striking contrast to his future predecessor, Mike Pompeo, in his views on the need for the United States to reinvigorate alliances and tackle pressing global issues …

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BDS Applications Prepared to Unleash Huge Market Potential

[ad_1] A carrier rocket carrying the latest BeiDou Satellite Navigation System (BDS) satellite lifts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China’s Sichuan Province on June 23, 2020. (Xinhua / Jiang Hongjing) With the help of high-precision millimeter-level technology from China’s BeiDou satellite navigation system (BDS), an early …

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Every move counts for better health, says WHO

[ad_1] Up to 5 million deaths a year could be prevented if the world’s population were more active. At a time when many people are confined to their homes due to COVID-19, new WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior, released today, emphasizes that everyone, of all ages and …

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