Human Rights Expert Calls for Covid Ceasefire in Myanmar
Junta forces have engaged in at least 260 attacks against medical personnel and facilities, claiming the lives of at least 18 people. The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of…
Covid Corruption: Brazilian Protesters Call for Jair Bolsonaro’s Ouster
The launch of the probe is a major setback for Bolsonaro who is facing reelection next year. By Rakesh Raman Protesters continue to occupy streets in several cities of Brazil…
Study Reveals Impact of Pandemic on Human Trafficking
Although many parts of the world came to a standstill, the Covid pandemic did not slow down human trafficking. A new study released on July 8 by the United Nations…
IMF Allocates $650 Billion for Covid Recovery
The SDR allocation is expected to boost the liquidity and reserves of all member countries. Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has welcomed the Executive…
World Report Reveals the Impact of Covid Pandemic on Drugs Trade
The theme of this year’s International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is “Share facts on drugs. Save lives”. Around 275 million people used drugs worldwide in the last…
Delta Variant May Cause 90% Covid Cases and More Deaths in Europe
ECDC suggests that full vaccination of all groups at increased risk of severe Covid-19 should be achieved as early as possible. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)…