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The UN Security Council expressed deep concern over the Sudanese paramilitary RSF’s plan to establish a parallel governing authority in parts of the country it controls. This move threatens Sudan’s unity and ongoing peace efforts. The African council members proposed a statement urging negotiations and reaffirming commitment to Sudan’s unity. UN Secretary-General warned of deepening civil war, while other council members criticized RSF’s actions. The SAF-backed authorities presented a road map for ending the war, calling for UN support. Fighting in El Fasher disrupted aid distribution, worsening food insecurity for half a million people. Source link

The Labor Party of Australia’s New South Wales state promised to establish a Great Koala National Park in 2023 to protect the endangered marsupial. However, logging in the proposed park boundaries continued for almost two years, intensifying after the campaign announcement. Experts argue that logging is ecologically unsustainable and unnecessary for a timber industry that primarily relies on commercially grown pine. Despite popular support from ecologists and Indigenous groups, the park has yet to materialize, raising concerns about the government’s commitment to conservation. Source link

Three members of the Bibas family, Shiri, Kfir, and Ariel, were kidnapped by a Palestinian armed group on October 7, 2023, and later found dead in Gaza. The family’s funeral highlighted the tragedy of hostage-taking, which is a violation of international humanitarian law. Human Rights Watch determined that the group committed war crimes and crimes against humanity during the attacks. All civilians, including the Bibas family, should have been released unconditionally. Holding people hostage is illegal, and all detainees should be released immediately. Source link

Argentine President Milei bypassed the Senate to appoint two Supreme Court justices by decree, sparking concerns about judicial independence. Critics argue that the appointments of Lijo and García-Mansilla undermine the judiciary’s integrity, as Lijo faces multiple disciplinary investigations and García-Mansilla’s views on reproductive rights are controversial. The Senate must now vote on these appointments to ensure they meet constitutional standards. This move echoes a similar controversial appointment by former President Macri in 2015, highlighting the need for democratic institutions to uphold the rule of law in Argentina. Source link

The government of Guinea has given an Australian company the green light to mine gold in an area inhabited by critically endangered western chimpanzees. Despite an environmental compliance certificate being issued, an impact assessment report highlights the long-lasting negative effects on wildlife, particularly chimpanzees. The mining company plans to operate in a peripheral zone of the park, after agreeing to withdraw from the buffer zone. The company has applied for a mining license and aims to begin operations by 2026. Source link

Around 40,000 Palestinians have been displaced from four camps in the West Bank due to “Operation Iron Wall” by Israeli forces targeting Palestinian armed groups. The operation has led to destruction of homes, roads, and displacement of residents, causing difficulties for families like Alaa Ofi who are unable to access crucial documents. The Israeli army claims to be combating terrorism, but civilians report being forced to leave their homes. The situation remains tense with uncertainty over how long the operation will last. Source link

The Moken people, once nomadic sea dwellers, have been forced to adapt to settled life due to fishing restrictions and tourism. Ngui, a Moken, formed the Moken Ocean Guardians to collect and recycle plastic for income and environmental protection. This initiative allows the Moken to maintain their connection to the sea and pass on their knowledge to future generations. The Moken emphasize the importance of balancing tradition with the modern world to preserve their way of life. Source link

A new study suggests that the nightmare scenario of Atlantic Ocean currents collapsing and putting Europe in a deep freeze is unlikely to happen this century. Scientists used computer simulations to predict that the current system will weaken but not fully collapse before 2100. Climate change is causing the Atlantic current to slow down, but a secondary system in the Southern Ocean is expected to keep it running, albeit weakened. While the impacts of a weakened current will still be significant, the extreme scenario of Europe freezing over is less likely. Source link

The UN World Food Program has halted operations in Sudan’s Zamzam displacement camp due to escalating violence between the army and paramilitary forces. The fighting has left thousands at risk of starvation, with the camp’s central market destroyed and residents unable to access essential supplies. Famine has already been declared in Zamzam and is expected to spread to other areas by May. Before the violence, 1.7 million people were displaced in North Darfur, with 2 million facing extreme food insecurity. The WFP is urging for the fighting to cease to resume life-saving aid delivery. Source link