How al-Assad’s Syria broke its own people in Sednaya prison
Sednaya, the Assad regime’s flagship prison, became Syria’s slaughterhouse, where thousands were tortured and killed
Tag: people
Read More
Africa: Telling People to Use Antibiotics Responsibly Isn’t Enough. What Will Work Instead
Antimicrobial resistance is projected to cause up to 10 million deaths each year by 2050, making it one of the most pressing global health challenges of this century. In 2021, an estimated 4.71 million deaths were associated with bacterial antimicrobial resistance. Antimicrobial resistance happens when disease-causing microbes such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites develop…
7.1 tons of cocaine seized in Caribbean, 11 people arrested unharmed, Colombia navy says
More than 7 tons of cocaine was seized from boats in the Caribbean in recent days, Colombia’s navy said, as the U.S. continues to conduct lethal strikes on alleged drug-ferrying vessels in the region. Authorities confiscated about 7.1 tons of cocaine during two operations in the Caribbean, the country’s navy said in a social media…
Africa’s Gen Z Unrest Shows ‘Generational Divide’ Between People and Politicians
Africa’s rising Gen Z movements are putting governments under pressure. Young people on the continent say they want a real place in shaping their countries’ futures, yet many feel excluded by leaders far older than them. Their frustration is spilling into streets from Madagascar to Morocco, and new survey data points to fast-falling trust in…
Multiple people dead, several others injured in California shooting
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Multiple people dead, several others injured in California shooting 01:19 UP NEXT Protesters arrested after blocking federal agents in NYC 00:38 Powerful winter blast threatens post-Thanksgiving travel 01:58 Tariffs, economic pressures raise prices on holiday decorations 01:38 Police…
Fire in Hong Kong high-rise complex kills at least 36 people; over 275 reported missing
At least 36 people were killed by a massive fire Wednesday that engulfed a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong, city leader John Lee said. Another 279 people were reported missing. Lee also said 29 people remained hospitalized. He added that the fire was “coming under control” shortly past midnight. Fire Services Department Director Andy…
Africa: COP30 Verdict – People in, Polluters Still In?
The high ambition articulated by the Brazilian COP Presidency at COP30’s opening had notably faded by the end of the second week, reflecting the sobering realities of consensus-based decision-making Over 190 countries – with the notable exception of the US – convened in Belém, Brazil, to advance the Paris Agreement. COP30 ultimately adopted the Mutirão…
U.S. conducts 20th strike on alleged drug boat, killing 4 people in Caribbean Sea
The U.S. military conducted another strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat on Monday, a Pentagon official confirmed to CBS News. The attack targeted a vessel in the Caribbean Sea and killed four people on board. Since September, U.S. forces have destroyed at least 21 vessels in 20 strikes in international waters, killing at least 80…
Africa: Vital Aid Strengthening Solidarity Between People On the Move and the Families Who Host Them
In Rosso, Mauritania, on the banks of the Senegal River, the constant back and forth of pirogues and ferries shapes daily life. Every day, hundreds of people cross the river, linking this Mauritanian city to its Senegalese twin of the same name on the opposite bank. Rosso’s strategic position makes it a major economic and…
Africa: 30,000 People From 62 Countries Participating in COP30 People’s Summit in Belém
At the opening of the event, 1,300 landless peasants marched towards a boat parade with 200 vessels navigating the waters of the Guajará Bay. The People’s Summit, a parallel event to the 30th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP30), kicked off on November 12 with a flotilla protest of more than 200 boats, carrying…