Day: March 16, 2022

Russian War Crimes Force Ukrainian Maternity Wards Underground

As the first Russian troops breached Ukraine’s borders at the end of February, over one million Ukrainians fled the regions most affected by the invasion. But what of those who could not leave under such short notice? For pregnant mothers close to their due dates, packing up and departing from

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EU Sanctions Expand To Putin’s Russian Allies

As Russia relentlessly continues invading Ukraine, the European Union has made unprecedented decisions by immediately slapping multiple sanctions on the Kremlin. Recently, this punishment expanded to not only targeting Putin but also 26 Russian oligarchs and journalists. Among those impacted are Igor Sechin, head of the state oil giant Rosneft,

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Libya Crisis Worsens As Rival Government Takes Oath

A standoff between two rival governments in Libya worsened on Thursday when the parliament in the east swore in a new administration while the incumbent refused to cede power, risking violence and division in the country. The new prime minister, Fathi Bashagha, was approved by lawmakers from the east-based House

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Terrorist Attack On Shia Mosque In Kocha Risaldar Leaves 62 Dead

A suicide bombing in a Shia mosque in the Kocha Risaldar area of Peshawar, Pakistan this Friday has taken the lives of 62 individuals, 7 of them children aged below 10, reports from local hospital authorities confirmed. The bombing, which also resulted in 194 injuries, has had a catastrophic impact

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The Role of Women in African Politics

For over a year, civil conflict has ravaged Tigray, claiming thousands of lives, and displacing millions more in the Horn of Africa. The struggle is between the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and the Ethiopian Government. Where much has been highlighted about the implications of the conflict, both domestically and

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