Day: July 13, 2021

U.S. General Claims Civil War In Afghanistan May Be On Horizon Amid U.S. Exit

The commander of the American-led mission in Afghanistan, General Austin S. Miller, told the press that security efforts to protest against Taliban encroachment are diminishing during the U.S.-led NATO military withdrawal process, according to the New York Times. Miller has also called the withdrawal process in itself a success, but

The Organization for World Peace July 13, 2021

South Africa’s Third COVID-19 Wave Could Be The Worst Yet

With 60,038 deaths officially registered, South Africa accounts for over 40% of all COVID-19 deaths on the continent. The state is currently experiencing a third wave, which is being fueled by the rapid spread of the Delta variant – initially discovered in India – which is quickly becoming the dominant

Matilda Cassel Ledin July 13, 2021

U.S. Continues Embargo On Cuba Despite UN Pressure

On Wednesday 23 June, the United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly for a resolution that would demand an end to the United States embargo on Cuba. Given that the U.S. and Israel were the only two countries that voted against the proposal, the vote clearly demonstration the broader international community’s

Rafaela Alford July 13, 2021