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30 Jul

Venezuelan Security Forces Clash with Protesters Following Disputed Election Result

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Security forces in Venezuela fired tear gas and rubber bullets at thousands of protesters in Caracas on Monday evening, following a disputed election result. The protests erupted after President Nicolás Maduro declared victory in Sunday's election, a claim the opposition vehemently disputes. Protesters, many of whom traveled from slums in the mountains surrounding the capital, marched towards the presidential palace. The opposition asserts that their candidate, Edmundo González, won convincingly with 73.2% of the vote, challenging Maduro's declaration as fraudulent. Opinion polls prior to the election had indicated a clear victory for González, who had united opposition parties in an…

21 Jul

UAE To Support Peace Process in Sudan

admin0 CommentsWorldGeneral Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, South Sudan, UAE

AUE Leader His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a significant phone call today with Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Republic of Sudan. The discussion centered on enhancing bilateral relations and addressing the ongoing crisis in Sudan. During the call, Sheikh Mohamed and General Al-Burhan explored ways to strengthen ties between the UAE and Sudan and discussed the current situation in Sudan. Sheikh Mohamed reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to supporting Sudan through its challenges, emphasizing the country's dedication to aiding in the stabilization and development of Sudan. “The UAE is…

21 Jul

Bangladesh Imposes Nationwide Curfew Amid Deadly Protests Over Quota System

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Bangladesh government has declared a nationwide curfew and deployed the army to quell intense protests that have resulted in the deaths of at least 67 people. The protests, which erupted over the weekend, were sparked by students demanding the abolition of a controversial quota system that reserves a significant portion of public sector jobs for the relatives of veterans of the country's 1971 Liberation War. The unrest began with peaceful demonstrations but has rapidly intensified. The UN has condemned the violent crackdown on protesters as "shocking and unacceptable." According to a spokesperson for the Bangladesh police, approximately 300 officers were…

10 Jul

South Sudan’s president inaugurates Chinese-built central bank headquarters

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South Sudan's President Salva Kiir on Monday inaugurated the new headquarters of the Bank of South Sudan built by a Chinese firm as part of the country's Independence Day celebration on July 9. The 12-storey building, constructed by China's Shandong Hi-Speed Group Co (SDHS), is an iconic gift to the people of South Sudan, Kiir said. Kiir also urged officials and citizens to focus on improving economic growth and promoting peace and social harmony in the country. Also attending the ceremony was Ma Qiang, Chinese ambassador to South Sudan. "As a good friend and good partner, China affirms its support…

09 Jul

Egypt Urged to Lift Travel Bans on Two Prominent Human Rights Lawyers

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Amnesty International has called on Egyptian authorities to immediately lift travel bans imposed on prominent human rights lawyers Nasser Amin and Hoda Abdelwahab. Despite the closure of the long-standing "foreign funding" case, Case 173/2011, which involved multiple NGOs, the travel restrictions on Amin and Abdelwahab, co-founders of the Arab Centre for Independence of Judiciary and Legal Profession (ACIJLP), remain in place. On 20 March 2024, after 13 years of investigations, the authorities announced the end of Case 173/2011, which had implicated at least seven organizations and 11 NGO workers, with travel bans imposed on 31 human rights defenders and NGO…

07 Jul

Russian Army Destroys Patriot Missile Launchers and Giraffe Radar in Ukraine

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The Russian Defense Ministry has reported the destruction of two launchers of the Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems and a Giraffe radar in the Odessa region, Ukraine. The attack took place near the village of Yuzhnoye and was carried out by the crew of the Iskander operational-tactical complex. According to the ministry's statement, "The crew of the Iskander operational-tactical complex attacked the position of a battery of the Patriot anti-aircraft missile system of the Ukrainian armed forces near the village of Yuzhnoye in the Odessa region. As a result of the strike, two Patriot air defense missile launchers and a Giraffe…

07 Jul

Putin calls for ‘complete end’ to Ukraine conflict

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Russia wants to fully resolve the Ukraine conflict, rather than just agreeing a ceasefire or freezing the hostilities, President Vladimir Putin has said. The statement came after Putin met with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Moscow on Friday. Orban traveled to the Russian capital to discuss ways of finding a peaceful and diplomatic resolution to the conflict. Speaking at a joint press conference following their meeting, Putin stated there should not be a “ceasefire or some kind of pause that the Kiev regime could use to recover losses, regroup, and rearm. Russia is in favor of a complete and…

07 Jul

Haiti’s New Government Seeks to End Gang Violence and Facilitate Elections

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Haiti's newly installed Transitional Presidential Council and Government have called for the mobilization of all available resources to ensure this transition is the final one. Addressing the United Nations Security Council, interim Prime Minister Garry Conille stressed the critical need to address the rampant gang violence that has stymied political progress and economic development. Conille emphasized that with 12,000 armed gangs holding 12 million people hostage, no political or economic projects can succeed without first tackling the security crisis. In his inaugural public appearance before the Council, Conille revealed that the new Government has already engaged in several working sessions…

07 Jul

Forest Ecosystems: The Life Support of Our Planet, Stresses UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed

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UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed emphasized the critical role forest ecosystems play in sustaining life on Earth. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the first International Conference on Afforestation and Reforestation in Brazzaville, held under the auspices of the Republic of Congo with the support of the African Union, marked a significant step in global efforts to combat deforestation and promote sustainable development. "I am deeply honored to be here today at the inaugural International Conference on Afforestation and Reforestation," began Deputy Secretary-General Mohammed. "We congratulate President Denis Sassou Nguesso for his visionary initiative launched in 2022 at the UN…

06 Jul

Who is Masoud Pezeshkian, the New Iranian President?

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Masoud Pezeshkian, a seasoned lawmaker and former health minister, has been elected as the ninth president of Iran, defeating his opponent Saeed Jalili in the recent presidential runoff election. Pezeshkian secured 16,384,403 votes out of a total of 30,530,157, while Jalili received 13,538,179 votes. The election follows the untimely death of former President Ebrahim Raeisi in a helicopter crash in May. Pezeshkian, born on September 29, 1954, in Mahabad, has had a long and distinguished political career. He has represented Tabriz in the Iranian parliament and served as Health Minister under President Mohammad Khatami from 2001 to 2005. A cardiac…