Governments Must Not Use COVID-19 for Arbitrary Detention: UN Experts
A group of independent UN experts recalled today (May 8) that “the prohibition of arbitrary detention is absolute even during times of public emergencies” and urged governments worldwide to prevent…
UN Issues $6.7 Billion Appeal to Tackle Covid Pandemic
The United Nations humanitarian chief, Mark Lowcock, has called for swift and determined action to avoid the most destabilizing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic as he released Thursday (May 7)…
Video Ad Highlights Trump’s Failure to Handle Coronavirus. 100,000 Deaths in U.S. By May End
A new video ad entitled, “Mourning in America,” depicts President Trump’s failure to handle the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Launched on May 4 by The Lincoln Project, the ad is based…
Germany to Contribute 525 Million Euros to Fight Coronavirus
“The pandemic is a global challenge. That is why we can only beat it if we take global action,” stressed German Chancellor Angela Merkel at an international pledging event on…
Putin to Lift Coronavirus Restrictions in Russia Cautiously
The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, held a video conference Wednesday (May 6) with his colleagues to revive the Russian economy damaged by the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. The agenda also…
How NATO Plans to Enhance Coronavirus Diagnosis
As part of its response to tackle coronavirus (COVID-19), NATO has launched a practical scientific project to develop new tools for a rapid and accurate diagnosis of the infection. This…