The conflict in Western Sahara and why it’s escalating
For decades, Algeria and Morocco have been locked in a battle of subtle political tensions. However, with recent actions these tensions could result in refugee displacement and international conflict.
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Not meeting payments needs some sort of sanction, but voting rights are the voice that these nations have in the international arena, it’s just not fair. Do better
If anyone has any information that I’m overlooking and helps this make sense, please send it over, open to all!
According to a statement made by Antonio Guterres, seven UNGA members have lost their voting rights due to falling behind on payments. The countries are the Central African Rep., Congo-Brazzaville, Libya, Niger, Iran, South Sudan, and Zimbabwe.
Some thoughts on the matter...
in the action. Because you have less resources, you are no longer allowed to weigh in on decisions that will likely affect you. It’s the epitome of systemic inequality. Poverty and instability leads to losing your ability to do something about it on an international level.
Good News You Might Have Missed – January 2021
From new species being discovered, to Europe’s fight for gender equality, to successful small business owners, this is January’s edition of 5 Good News in 5 Minutes.
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Peru’s forced sterilization of indigenous women
In Peru, around the mid-90’s, approximately 200,000 women and about 20,000 men were sterilized. When the cases became public, justice was promised however it has yet to be carried out.
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“Bride Trafficking” on the rise in Cambodia
Human trafficking, specifically for sexual exploitation, has been climbing in Cambodia. With the pandemic, experts are noting an increase in “bride trafficking”, the trafficking of Cambodian brides into China.
https://t.co/nx9qVGvkD4
Journalism as a capital offense in Yemen
In 2015, the Houthis carried out a hotel raid that resulted in the arbitrary detention of several innocent journalists. These men were sentenced to death, and are currently being held in abominable conditions.
https://t.co/cJNcb2cbQR
📢Right to freedom of expression.
💭Right to freedom of thought.
👯Right to peaceful assembly.
⚖Right to access the law.
👨🏫Right to education.
😴Right to rest.
❤Right to life.
These—& more—are our fundamental human rights. #HumanRightsDay
.@realDonaldTrump 416,625 letters have been sent to you, asking that you spare #BrandonBernard’s life. Pls hear the calls for justice for Brandon and give him life!
The 10 Revolutions across Africa in 2020 you need to know about - Part 2: Congo
“Africa is not under-developed. Africa is over-exploited���
#CongoIsBleeding #DRC #Congo
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The findings of the investigation into Fort Hood Army base
Following an apparent pattern of violent crimes, among them the murder of Vanessa Guillen, an independent investigative panel began looking into abuse allegations at Texas' Fort Hood Army base.
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A terrifying story and insane read that helps acknowledge that the problem is deep within governmental agencies. Kenya needs to do more to help women in vulnerable positions to properly access contraceptives, and help protect the children they CHOOSE to have.
Babies are being stolen to order in Kenya to feed a thriving black market.
#BBCAfricaEye infiltrated child trafficking rings selling babies from street clinics, and even within some of Nairobi's biggest government-run hospitals. https://t.co/841WWCSIQ2
"I felt helpless simply spectating as our world collapsed under the threats of air pollution and climate change" says 17-year-old @JamesPoetzscher who built satellite maps showing declining air pollution during the pandemic.
https://t.co/WSNaCBxluo
Good News You Might Have Missed - November 2020
From astronauts being launched into space, to giant refugee puppets in Europe, to young Asian entrepreneurs fighting climate change, this is November's edition of 5 Good News In 5 Minutes.
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Storm Eta devastates Central American homes and communities
In the latest intersection between climate and racial injustice, Central American communities have suffered brutal hits from Tropical Storm Eta.
Silence is violence.
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https://t.co/m96XkFh2YU
Sri Lanka’s garment workers forced to work through COVID outbreak
In the epitome of fast fashion, over 1,000 workers have tested positive for Coronavirus within a factory in Sri Lanka, most of them being forced to work through the virus.
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https://t.co/pVcfbSZM6G