By Global Issues More people globally are being affected by disasters than ever before, despite the adoption of a UN-backed international disaster reduction agreement in 2015. Experts from around the world are gathering at UN Headquarters to speed up efforts to fully implement that agreement to bring about a safer world. Read the full story, […]
By Global Issues CAIRO, Egypt / JUBA, South Sudan, May 12 (IPS) – Events in Sudan have been a constant topic of conversation in Cairo’s coffee houses since the violence erupted there four weeks ago. The images of almost 30 Egyptian soldiers briefly detained in Sudan by Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militias and the death […]
By Global Issues UNITED NATIONS, May 12 (IPS) – The world’s news media — both under authoritarian regimes and democratic governments– continue to come under relentless attacks and political harassment. Read the full story, “USAID Offers Protection to Journalists & NGOs Facing Defamation Lawsuits”, on globalissues.org → Source: USAID Offers Protection to Journalists & NGOs […]