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Since 2013, Kenya remains the source, transit, and destination country for men, women, and children subjected to forced labor and sex trafficking. The violence against women and children in the area is increasing now that the virus lockdowns have been put into place. (Photo by Ninara) Photo used under CC BY

Kenya calls for help in fight against rising sexual abuse

Child protection organizations in Kenya say more needs to be done to protect young people from exploitation by overseas perpetrators — widespread trust in white outsiders makes children an easy target — as the country reports a rising number of abuse cases.

Guardian

UN alleges war crimes in Syria’s Idlib province

War crimes and crimes against humanity were committed in Syria’s Idlib province, a UN investigation has said. The report emphasized that the Syrian people endured “unfathomable suffering” as war reigned on.

Al Jazeera

Russia, China veto cross-border aid extension to Syria

Al Jazeera

US quits WHO, threatens years of health progress

President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization will damage global efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic as well other deadly diseases such as polio, tuberculosis and HIV, public health experts say.

NBCNews.com

US surpasses 3M coronavirus cases

BBC

Scientists to investigate airborne risk of virus

A major research effort is under way to understand whether COVID-19 can spread through tiny airborne particles that are released by infected people and remain suspended in the air for hours.

Guardian

‘Desperation science’ slows hunt for virus drug

Desperate to solve the deadly COVID-19, the world is clamoring for fast answers and solutions from a research system not built for haste. The ironic result: Scientific shortcuts have slowed understanding of the disease.

Associated Press

Lebanon’s woes laid bare as crisis deepens

As Lebanon entered a virus-induced lockdown, the destruction of the middle class remained largely out of sight, but now, as it reopens, there’s no escaping the dystopian scenes of desperation repeated across the country.

CNN

HUMAN RIGHTS

Darfur protesters demand end in civilian attacks

Thousands of people have joined the protest in Central Darfur demanding action against the armed groups in the region. The peaceful sit-in is aimed to help end the violence and bring forth punishment for the perpetrators.

Guardian

Free ambulance saves mothers, babies in Kenya

As soon as Kenya introduced a coronavirus curfew, Dr. Jemimah Kariuk started seeing more death and complications. In an effort to help Kariuki started Wheels for Life, a free ambulance service for mothers in labor.

Reuters

DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNANCE

Thailand approves bill on same-sex marriages

Thailand’s Cabinet has approved two draft bills that would give same-sex unions legal status similar to that of heterosexual marriages. The draft Civil Partnership Act will be sent to Parliament soon for approval.

ABC News

College students blindsided by ICE rule change

ICE’s new rule confronts international students with a difficult choice: “depart the country or take other measures, such as transferring to a school with in-person instruction” to avoid legal consequences, including deportation.

NPR

Elite universities sue over US visa ruling

BBC

New US rule denies asylum, humanitarian relief

A new proposal would give the U.S. government the power to categorically disqualify migrants from asylum and humanitarian relief if it determines they could spread COVID-19 inside the country.

CBS News

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Balloon internet service launches in Kenya

Alphabet Inc began offering the world’s first commercial high-speed internet using balloons to villagers in remote regions of Kenya’s Rift Valley. The project aims to provide affordable 4G internet to rural communities in the area.

Reuters

Drone light show promotes social distancing

BBC

FB removes Brazil’s disinformation network

Facebook Inc suspended a network of social media accounts it said were used to spread divisive political messages online by employees of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and two of his sons.

Reuters

GLOBAL HEALTH

Americans face testing delays as virus surges

Four months, 3 million confirmed cases and over 130,000 deaths into the virus outbreak in the U.S., Americans confronted with a resurgence of the scourge are facing long lines at testing sites or are getting turned away.

Associated Press

Fear of ‘silent epidemic’ spreads across Africa

Sharing information is vital to tackling the pandemic in Africa – both for planning the response and mobilizing donor funding. As things stand, it is impossible to gauge the full severity of the contagion across the continent.

Reuters

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GOOD NEWS

New York family forms ‘Quarantined Quartet’

A New York family is making the most of their time at home by using their musical talents. The Hochman clan has spent the las 108 days straight playing their guitars, uploading a one minute video clip to social media every night.

Good Morning America

NONPROFIT & PHILANTHROPY

Girl invents device to prevent hot car deaths

When Lydia Denton learned about kids dying of hot car deaths because they are accidentally left behind, she decided to find a solution. Two years later, the 12-year-old from won a $20,000 prize for her invention.

Good Morning America

Volunteers develop functioning lung ventilator

Working around the clock, Tomas Kapler brought together a team of 30 Czechs to develop a fully functional ventilator — Corovent. And they did it in a matter of days.

Associated Press

ENVIRONMENT

Ghanian activists fight to end mining project

Environmental activists have sued Ghana’s government to stop a proposed mining project in a protected national forest, which they say endangers their health and well-being, amid growing calls combat climate change.

Reuters

The masks you throw away could kill a whale

BBC

Europe, US align to measure Antarctic sea-ice

US and Europe are about to get a unique view of polar ice as their space agencies line up two satellites in the sky. One outcome from this new strategy will be the first ever reliable maps of Antarctic sea-ice thickness.

BBC

Puerto Rico struggles with worsening drought

Puerto Rico struggles with COVID-19 alongside a worsening drought, forcing thousands to go without water every 24 hours. The drought is especially dire during the pandemic as many don’t have access to sanitation.

ABC News

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & INEQUALITY

Malnutrition is costing firms $850B annually

Poor nutrition in developing countries is costing businesses up to $850 billion a year, according to analysis of the hidden impact of poor diet on productivity. Worst affected were industries relying on manual labor.

Guardian

African immigrants hit hardest by coronavirus

Death rates among immigrants from sub-Saharan Africa doubled in France and tripled in the Paris region at the height of France’s virus outbreak, according to a study from the French government’s statistics agency.

Associated Press

US labor group pushes for nationwide strike

A coalition of labor unions and social justice organizations is organizing a mass walkout from work, as part of the ongoing response to systemic racism and police brutality in the United States.

Forbes

Photo of the Day

Traditional sulfur extraction at the Ijen volcano complex on the border between Banyuwangi Regency and Bondowoso Regency of East Java, Indonesia. The site is described as one of the most toxic places on earth. (Photo by Candra Firmansyah) Photo used under CC BY

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