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US imposes visa restrictions on South Sudanese officials for taxing aid shipments

31.08.2024 13:51 The U.S. State Department announced Friday that it is imposing visa restrictions on South Sudanese officials and others who have obstructed humanitarian aid by taxing shipments.

Promoting Accountability for Undermining a Sustainable Peace by Obstructing Humanitarian Aid in Sout

31.08.2024 13:51 The Department of State is taking steps today to impose visa restrictions on individuals responsible for, or complicit in, undermining and impeding a sustainable peace in South Sudan.

Joint Statement on Venezuela Election

31.08.2024 13:51 The undersigned countries, meeting in Santo Domingo de Guzmán make a strong appeal for wisdom and restraint in Venezuela. At this decisive juncture for Venezuela and the region, all social and political actors must exercise the utmost restraint in their public actions.

World News in Brief: Terror attacks in Pakistan and Burkina Faso, Yemen floods update, mass graves i

31.08.2024 13:51 A UN independent human rights expert on Friday condemned recent terrorist attacks in Burkina Faso, which resulted in approximately 200 deaths, and in Pakistan, where 28 civilians lost their lives.

OIC ends Cameroon meeting with pledge to help countries combat extremism, hardships, climate change

31.08.2024 13:51 A two-day meeting of officials from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation ended in Cameroon Friday with promises to help member countries deal with armed conflict, violent extremism, economic hardships and climate shocks. OIC officials acknowledge these issues, among others, have plunged a majority of civilians in the 57-member organization into poverty.

Nigeria's oil company lack funds to fix leaky pipelines

31.08.2024 13:51 Nigeria's decades-old oil pipelines are vital for transporting crude, but most are now corroded and vulnerable to leaks and vandalism. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation says it lacks the funds to fix these pipelines, sparking concerns about Nigeria's oil production.

Pacific leaders endorse regional policing agreement

31.08.2024 13:51 Top officials from 18 Pacific Island countries wrapped up their annual forum in Tonga on Friday, endorsing a regional policing initiative funded by Australia and urging donor nations to provide more resources to deal with climate change.

Ukrainian Delegation Discussed with Lloyd Austin the Needs of the Defense Forces and the Joint Produ