Day: March 10, 2022

Canadian Government: Sanctions Against Russia; Aid given to Ukraine

On March 1, 2022, the Canadian Federal Cabinet met on Parliament Hill early Tuesday morning to discuss the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Given the recent attacks from Russia, the Canadian government has decided to send an additional $100 million in humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. On Tuesday, the Transport Minister

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Africans Facing Discrimination As War In Ukraine Continues

As the war continues in Ukraine, many citizens and visitors alike are finding ways to flee the country as quickly as possible. However, escape has not been easy for citizens of African descent. There have been multiple first-hand reports of African citizens being held at the border or train stations

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Russian Invasion Of Chernobyl Doubling Consequences of War

On February 24th, after weeks of Russia increasing their military presence at the Ukraine border, Russia invaded. They took control of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, just 80 miles (130 km) from Kiev, the capital of Ukraine – a strategic spot for Russia to control due to its proximity to Kiev.

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UN Security Council Hits Yemen’s Houthis With Arms Embargo

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday approved an arms embargo targeting the Houthi rebel movement. The resolution, which “strongly condemns the cross-border attacks by the Houthi terrorist group,” received 11 votes in favor, with four countries abstaining. United Arab Emirates (U.A.E) officials pushed the proposal in response to

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