Extremists Are Exploiting the Pandemic: UN Report
Criminals and violent extremists are exploiting the pandemic to build their support networks, undermine trust in government, and even weaponize the virus. These are among the findings of a research…
Applications Invited for Climate Smart Cities Challenge
The Climate Smart Cities Challenge is making an open call to city governments and agencies around the world to join an open competition that aims to stimulate and scale innovative…
UNODC Report on Corruption Risks in Covid-19 Support Packages
The 2020 UNODC report – Covid-19 Emergency Support Packages in West and Central Africa – An overview and analysis of fraud and corruption risks – presents the emergency measures and…
Used Cars Increase Pollution in Poor Countries: Report
Millions of used cars, vans and minibuses exported from Europe, the United States and Japan to the developing world are of poor quality, contributing significantly to air pollution and hindering…
Nigerians Complain of Police Brutality on Peaceful Protesters
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Wednesday (October 21) condemned the use of excessive and disproportionate force by Nigerian armed forces in Lagos on Tuesday evening.…
Israelis Protest to Demand PM Netanyahu’s Resignation
Israelis are asking Netanyahu to resign for his failure to contain coronavirus and amid charges of corruption against him. By RMN News Service Thousands of Israelis are defying a new…