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    Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 Variants, Not More Severe or Transmissible, So Far: WHO

    Yet, the WHO has warned that lower numbers of COVID-19 cases or deaths reported is not reason to assume that the risks are lower,...
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    Civil society

    Can the Upcoming WHO Pandemic Treaty Negotiations be Immunised Against Profiteers?

    In a letter written to the WHO, civil society leaders have urged the global health body to ensure equity, transparency and accountability during public...
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    Asia Pacific

    ESCAP’s ‘Build Forward Fairer’ Report, Urges New Social Contract for Asia and Pacific

    ESCAP's new survey says that economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and other global shocks must be anchored in an inclusive “new social contract”,...
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    Accountability

    Ukraine War Drives International Food Prices To ‘New All-Time High’

    The Russia-Ukraine war has driven large increases in international prices for wheat, maize and vegetable oils and Global food prices have reached “a new...
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    Finance and Economy

    Nepal Works to Promote Remittances; Tightens Screws on Imports

    Banking bodies and associations of non-residents have been roped in by the Nepal government to curb the flow of currency and attract foreign exchange...
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    Finance and Economy

    Lankans Suspend Repayment of Foreign Debts

    In a sudden, though not unexpected development, Sri Lanka today announced the suspension of the island nation’s debt repayments. Sri Lanka’s Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardena...
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    Civil society

    The Dangers of Defending Women Accused of Sorcery in Papua New Guinea

    Human rights defenders are often targeted when they assist a survivor of sorcery accusation-related violence because they are seen as interfering in a customary...
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    Afghanistan

    Neighbours Prodded Taliban to Ensure Rights While UN ‘Pledgers’ Spoke of Taliban’s Track Record

    The UN conference spoke of the Taliban’s order extending the closure of girls’ secondary schools. Simultaneously, at a parallel conference held in China, neighbouring...
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