Countries: Cameroon, Central African Republic Source: Norwegian Refugee Council Rampant insecurity and food insufficiency afflict Cameroon amid an ongoing refugee crisis from neighbouring Central African Republic; however, these emergencies are off the world’s radar.
Read MoreCredit: Himanshu Sharma/picture alliance via Getty Images By Andrew FirminLONDON, Jun 7 2024 (IPS) India’s Hindu nationalist strongman Narendra Modi has won his third prime ministerial term. But the result of the country’s April-to-June election fell short of the sweeping triumph that seemed within his grasp. Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party […]
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Read MoreCountries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Costa Rica, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Niger, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Rwanda, […]
Read MoreBackground In Dubai, there has been scope for jurisdictional conflicts to arise between the common law, English language Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts, and the ‘onshore’ Dubai Courts, which are Arabic language, civil law courts. In June 2016, the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al […]
Read MoreChambers and Partners has ranked K&L Gates LLP and its lawyers across the United States as leaders in their respective practice areas in the 2024 edition of its Chambers USA guide. This includes nearly 60 practice rankings for the firm, including 12 nationwide, and nearly 160 lawyer recognitions. Published annually, […]
Read MoreTargeting interventions to benefit public health.
Read MoreIFAD President Alvaro Lario and others celebrate as the organization lists its sustainable bonds on the London Stock Exchange. Credit: IFAD By Joyce ChimbiNAIROBI & ROME, Jun 6 2024 (IPS) Technology and innovation are at the center of the International Fund for Agricultural Development’s strategy to fulfill its global mission […]
Read MoreAs environmental concerns escalate, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is intensifying efforts to restore degraded lands globally, with a special focus on the Asia-Pacific region. This crucial initiative was highlighted during a webinar titled “Restoration for a Better Environment,” held today on World Environment Day (5 June). […]
Read MoreCountries: Afghanistan, Pakistan Source: Norwegian Refugee Council “I am deeply shocked by Sunday’s forced eviction of about 6,000 IDPs,” said NRC’s Turner, urging authorities to immediately halt evictions until longer-term solutions for relocation are identified.
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