South Sudan rejects claims UAE-built hospital supports RSF
“Today marks a historic day for the people of Northern Bahr el-Ghazal State and the region,” Governor Mawut said. “This state-of-the-art medical facility could not have come at a better time. Our people face immense health challenges, particularly in light of the influx of refugees and returnees fleeing conflict in Sudan.”
British tourist detained by US authorities for 10 days over visa issue
Burke said he wanted to warn other families who may have children travelling to the US. “The key thing is check and double-check and triple-check the visa requirements, especially if it’s an extended visit like Becky’s was, rather than just a couple of weeks’ holiday,” he said. “I really don’t want anyone else to go through this.” #ICE #BritishTV #UnitedKingdom #Immigrant
Iceland’s dark shadow: gender-based violence in a model nation
Despite Iceland’s reputation as a “women’s paradise”, the reality on the ground tells a different story. But if the numbers show anything, it’s that more and more women are finding the courage to speak out — something that gives Hildur hope. “I just hope that every case of domestic violence we hear about slowly opens people’s eyes.”
#iceland #DomesticViolence #WomensHistoryMonth #HumanRightsViolations
Wombats are cute, furry marsupials—that shouldn’t be picked up
Baby wombats have recently been in the news after an American influencer filmed herself snatching a young joey from its mother, setting off a global conversation about mistreatment of wildlife. Wild animals are cute—but please don’t touch, for your sake and theirs.
#wombat #Australia #influencers #nature
Evolving Folks Project 