Luke Truxal, Strategy Bridge
New US border measures ‘not in line with international standards’, warns UNHCR
Plans by the Biden administration to expand restrictions on people seeking refuge in the United States are “not in line with refugee law standards”, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Friday. Read the full story, “New US border measures ‘not in line…
Food prices decline in December following ‘two very volatile years’: FAO
World food prices declined for the ninth consecutive month in December, though many commodities are still at record highs, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported on Friday. Read the full story, “Food prices decline in December following ‘…
‘Urgent need’ for more accountability from social media giants to curb hate speech: UN experts
The heads of many of the world’s biggest social media platforms were urged on Friday to change their business models and become more accountable in the battle against rising hate speech online.Read the full story, “‘Urgent need’ for more accountability…
Myanmar: Hundreds of political prisoners released, but thousands remain in jail
Hundreds of political prisoners in Myanmar were granted amnesty this week, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) said Friday, but thousands more remain incarcerated.Read the full story, “Myanmar: Hundreds of political prisoners released, but thousands rem…
Belarus: Trial of Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski ‘politically motivated’
The trial of Belarusian rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski is “simply politically motivated” and he should be released, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Friday.Read the full story, “Belarus: Trial of Nobel laureate…
Zambia: Abolition of the death penalty ‘a historic milestone’
The decision by Zambia to abolish the death penalty is “a historic milestone’, the UN team in the country said on Friday in a statement. Read the full story, “Zambia: Abolition of the death penalty ‘a historic milestone’”, on globalissues.org →…
Greek Coast Guard Patrol Fires Warning Shots At Turkish Coast Guard Ship
File photo of a Turkish coast guard ship patrols in the Aegean Sea, off the Turkish coast. (Reuters) Zero Hedge: Shots Fired In Tense Greece-Turkey Patrol Boat Ramming Incident Turkish media is confirming a major incident between a Tur…
Visit to NATO by the US Deputy Assistant Secretary, State Department, Mr Gabriel Escobar, and EU Special Representative, Mr Miroslav Lajčák
On Monday 9 January 2023, the NATO Deputy Secretary General, Mr. Mircea Geoană will meet with Mr Gabriel Escobar, US Deputy Assistant Secretary, and Mr Miroslav Lajčák, EU Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and other Weste…
Flexible work arrangements, a benefit to all – ILO report
Flexible working hours can advance economies and businesses while helping employees and families achieve a better work-life balance, according to a new report launched by the International Labour Organization (ILO) on Friday.Read the full story, “Flexi…