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Unpaid health worker opens up on battle to slow fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever

Wiza Bondele has been working without pay since the outbreak was declared in mid-May

The Independent UK · Aug 7

US sanctions pushing Cuba into full-blown crisis: UN experts

A group of independent UN human rights experts has urged the international community to act quickly to prevent US sanctions from pushing Cuba into a "full-blown crisis." The experts said tighter US measures, including an effective oil blockade, have worsened shortages of food, medicine and fuel, disrupted essential services and…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

‘I want the world to know my sister’s name’: friends and families of 17 aid workers killed in 2006 Muttur massacre demand justice

Twenty years on, no one has been held accountable for the brutal killings of young Tamils working for a French NGO in Sri Lanka

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6

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Jharkhand student protest: Devendra Nath Mahato denies ending hunger strike, says fast to continue until demands are met

Student leader Devendra Nath Mahato denied ending his hunger strike over recruitment exam issues. He stated his fast continues, only consuming water on advice from Sonam Wangchuk. Protesters reiterated Mahato has not withdrawn his protest, which continues until demands are met. The Jharkhand government initiated talks with protesting students regarding…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

PTI apologises to Priyank Kharge for misreporting remarks on police constable exam

The Press Trust of India (PTI) on Tuesday, August 4, apologised to Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge after admitting it had misinterpreted his remarks on the controversy surrounding the police constable recruitment examination in Karnataka. The news agency withdrew its earlier social media post, but Kharge said the apology could…

Newslaundry · Aug 5

Jharkhand protest: Sonam Wangchuk offers support to student leader Devendra Mahato; urges him to call off hunger strike

Activist Sonam Wangchuk spoke with student leader Devendra Nath Mahato regarding ongoing protests. Mahato agreed to consume water and salt after Wangchuk's assurance of continued support. Wangchuk urged Mahato to end his hunger strike, calling it a critical health risk. Mahato stated he would continue his food strike until the…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Afghanistan's malnutrition crisis 'spinning out of control': UN

Child malnutrition reaches critical levels in Afghanistan as aid is drastically cut. Many acutely malnourished children are being turned away without any assistance. Conflict and forced returns also contribute to the worsening nutrition crisis. The World Food Programme lacks sufficient funds to help all those in need. This situation threatens…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

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UK Food Shortage Fears Grow as Drought Leaves Some Farmers Facing Their Last Harvest

UK farmers warn of potential food shortages due to record drought conditions, urging government intervention to protect domestic supplies.

International Business Times UK · Aug 3

1 in 5 pregnant and breastfeeding women in eastern Chad acutely malnourished

Figures come as Hard Labour, a documentary by Bel Trew for Independent TV exposes how efforts to stop women and babies dying in childbirth have been blunted in the Central African Republic and Nigeria

The Independent UK · Aug 3

Hundreds flee Ethiopia to war-torn Sudan, following new fighting in Tigray

In Ethiopia, hundreds of people have fled to Sudan following Saturday's fighting, when clashes in Tigray pitted federal forces against rebels from the Tigray People's Liberation Front. Both sides accuse the other of seeking to trigger a new conflict.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 3

Sudan army's drone attack on court kills 35 in Darfur: NGO

A Sudanese rights group reported that the Sudanese army (SAF) struck a traditional court in a Rapid Support Forces-held village in North Darfur with drones on Sunday, killing 35 people.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 3

‘It’s not about the Qur’an, it’s about the money’: how boys of five are forced to beg on Senegal’s streets

An old west African practice of sending children away to study is being used as a cover for trafficking, say human rights groups

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3

Sudan army drone strike kills 35 at Darfur court, rights group says

The Sudanese army struck a traditional court in a Rapid Support Forces-held village in North Darfur with drones on Sunday, killing 35 people, a rights group said. Emergency Lawyers said the attack hit Garra al Zawaya as civilians gathered for local court hearings, wounding several others during the afternoon strike.

France 24 · Aug 3

India’s gen Z have discovered the power of collective action

Letters: The recent Cockroach Janta party protests had widespread support, says Bhaskar Mani. Plus a letter from Nand Lal Rathore

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 2

‘Free up the ganja’: Rastafarians in Kenya fight to decriminalise marijuana

Marijuana plays a sacred role among Rastafari followers and they say criminalising it violates their rights

The Times of India · Aug 1

'No food inside Ceuta': How Spain’s migrant surge spiralled into big humanitarian crisis

Spain said tens of thousands of migrants had entered Ceuta over the past two days, which has triggered a humanitarian crisis that spanned beyond just migrants. The enclave’s businesses shut down, bread supplies dwindled, public festivities were cancelled, and security forces from both countries were deployed as Europe debated how…

The Economic Times · Aug 1

Tehseen Poonawalla alleges house arrest by Delhi Police ahead of E20 fuel policy protest march

Activist Tehseen Poonawalla alleged house arrest by Delhi Police on Saturday. He was prevented from protesting the government's E20 fuel policy. Police cited potential law and order issues for their actions. Poonawalla planned a solo march and hunger strike against the policy. Journalists reported internet jammers installed near his residence.

The Economic Times · Aug 1

No apology for protest language; July 20 crackdown must be answered: AISA president Neha

AISA president Neha declined to condemn protesters' strong language against the Centre. She argued that critics are diverting attention from police actions during a recent crackdown. Neha highlighted the use of pellet guns and sticks with nails on demonstrators. She questioned why politicians' derogatory comments faced no similar scrutiny. The…

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The Economic Times · Aug 1

Activist Tehseen Poonawalla alleges house arrest ahead of march against E20 fuel policy

Activist Tehseen Poonawalla alleged house arrest by Delhi Police on Saturday. He was prevented from a solo march and hunger strike against the E20 fuel policy. Police cited potential law and order issues and a large expected turnout. Poonawalla claimed internet jammers were installed near his residence. He has been…

Bangkok Post · Jul 31

The middle-income health trap

In the lexicon of development, few words sound as reassuring as "graduation", which suggests progress past critical milestones and an escape from dependency. In global health, however, graduation increasingly creates a trap. When a country crosses the World Bank's threshold from low- to middle-income status, it is deemed too rich…

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Rights group says Russia-linked airstrike in Mali killed 8 civilians last month

Human Rights Watch says Russian-controlled aircraft killed eight civilians in an airstrike in central Mali last month

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

Ebola outbreak in DRC the fastest growing in the history of the virus

As the death toll rises to almost 1,500, and with a vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain potentially still months away, health workers face a battle to slow the outbreak

The Economic Times · Jul 31

No action against peaceful NEET protesters, says Delhi minister

Delhi Minister Ashish Sood clarified no action against peaceful student protesters. This exemption does not apply to those facing criminal charges or involved in violence. The government agreed to demands after a 37-day protest and a 26-day hunger strike. The Supreme Court directed the release of arrested students under eighteen…

Bangkok Post · Jul 30

Healthy diets need to be affordable

Hunger is falling across Southeast Asia. The region's next challenge is more demanding: ensuring that everyone can afford a healthy diet, not merely enough calories to survive.

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Takeaways from AP story on child soldiers trained by Colombian mercenaries in Sudan

A new report by The Associated Press shows that child soldiers fighting for Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in its war have been trained by Colombian mercenaries

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