How many people die each year along migration routes?
The Iom has released its latest report on migration routes. Since 2014, 82,000 people have died, and while numbers are declining in Europe, the toll is worsening elsewhere.
According to the UN, the transatlantic slave trade was “the most serious crime against humanity.”
The UN resolution is non-binding but could pave the way for public apologies and reparations. The US voted against it, while Italy abstained.
The situation in Lebanon, where Israeli bombings continue to intensify
Israeli bombings in Lebanon have already caused over 900 deaths and one million displaced people, with growing concerns of genocide.
Dubai: pets abandoned by wealthy residents fleeing the war
Animal shelters in Dubai report a surge in abandoned pets as wealthy residents flee Middle East tensions, leaving cats and dogs behind.
Greenpeace conviction upheld in the United States, raising the risk of bankruptcy
A North Dakota judge has ordered Greenpeace to pay 345 million dollars to the company that built the Dakota Access Pipeline.
European Parliament votes for safe and legal abortion
The European Parliament has voted in favour of the European Citizens’ Initiative My Voice, My Choice, calling for safe and accessible abortion across Europe. The next step now lies with the European Commission, which is expected to develop concrete measures.
Uruguay is the first country in Latin America to depenalize euthanasia
Montevideo’s Senate has passed a new law allowing ‘death with dignity’ (but not assisted suicide), with the procedure permitted even just a few days after the request.
Gen Z is leading antigovernamental protests around the world
From Nepal to Morocco, from Madagascar to Peru, many antigovernamental protests that took place these weeks were led by Gen Z protesters.
India celebrated Mahakumbh, world’s largest spiritual gathering
As per tradition after 12 years India held Mahakumbh, the world’s largest spiritual congregation that has been attracting pilgrims from across the globe.
India, tea garden brews tales of apathy and neglect by politicals
Workers in tea gardens of West Bengal, India, that produces Ctc tea for domestic consumption complain that they have been devoid of basic facilities while political parties make hollow promises during every elections which are never fulfilled.