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Friday, 09 September 2022 09:53
Myanmar: junta burning thousands of homes
The military junta continues to bomb civilians, and over 28,000 homes have been burnt down since the February 2021 coup. As order breaks down, soaring food prices cause a hunger crisis. Many are fleeing Myanmar if…
Friday, 09 September 2022 09:50
Climate change wakeup call
Pakistan’s floods are a ‘wake-up call’ to the threats of climate change. A sense of injustice is keenly felt. Pakistan contributes -1% of global greenhouse gases but its geography makes it exceptionally vulnerable to climate change.…
Friday, 09 September 2022 09:47
Nigeria: Christians targeted for forced marriages
A recent UN report stated as many as three out of four women are forced into marriage among certain Nigerian groups. Take for example Lena, a 14-year-old girl. She became a Christian, but as her father…
Friday, 09 September 2022 09:44
China giving weapons to Putin
Russia has to buy military hardware from North Korea and Iran as sanctions squeeze its ability to supply weaponry. Iran and North Korea, also targets of sanctions, have deepened ties with Russia since Putin invaded Ukraine.…
Friday, 09 September 2022 09:40
Somalia: al-Shabaab replacing al-Qaeda
On 2 September, al-Shabaab terrorists killed 18 civilians and destroyed several relief trucks in central Somalia. Al-Shabaab has increased attacks over the summer. In August they killed several Somali soldiers and attacked military bases in Kenya,…
Friday, 09 September 2022 09:38
Brazil: Bolsonaro leads massive rallies
President Bolsonaro has delivered fiery speeches to tens of thousands of supporters at rallies ahead of a divisive election on 2 October when opinion polls suggest he will be defeated. Bolsonaro has repeatedly attacked Supreme Court…