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The ‘sinking of Joshimath’ leaves thousands homeless in an Indian hill town
Unstable geography and unchecked human activities led to the disaster Originally published on Global Voices Perilous settlements somewhere on the way to Joshimath, Uttarakhand. Image via…
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First victims of anti-LGBTQ+ law in Russia are trans persons and books
Films and TV series are also actively censored Originally published on Global Voices Screenshot from Dasha Kareyka's Twitch account The law ‘against LGBTQ+ propaganda ‘ was pass…
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Amid fears of contamination, Japan will soon dump treated water from Fukushima Nuclear Plant into the Pacific
Reports indicate the discharge is safe and has scientific basis Originally published on Global Voices Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. Photo Credit: Dean Calma / IAEA. Source : Fli…
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Public self-immolation puts the spotlight on mental health issues in Nepal
A young Nepali entrepreneur publicly set himself on fire Originally published on Global Voices Prem Prasad Acharya. Screenshot from Nepali YouTube channel Artha Sarokar. Fair use. Kat…
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Professor Gordon Rohlehr, the ‘finest mind regarding calypso,’ dies at age 80 in Trinidad
‘One of Guyana’s finest sons and Trinidad and Tobago’s greatest treasures’ Originally published on Global Voices Screenshot of Professor Gordon Rohlehr taken from the YouTube video enti…
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Social networks make civil society voices heard in Togo
Togolese citizens have a strong online presence in their country Originally published on Global Voices Screenshot of the TV5 Monde YouTube channel Strong internet penetration in Togo …
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There are almost 1,500 political prisoners in Belarus
NGO Viasna published a report about 2022 human rights situation Originally published on Global Voices Right Livelihood YouTube video screenshot According to a Belarusian NGO, there ar…
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How military supporters are using Telegram channels to suppress dissent in Myanmar
Private groups are a way to share information about dissenters Originally published on Global Voices Photo by Pyae Sone Htun on Unsplash . Free to use under the Unsplash License . In…