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Video emerges where Chinese authorities were seen locking people inside houses as COVID-19 Delta variant surges

Beijing: China is witnessing a massive surge in COVID-19 cases in recent times and videos have now emerged on social media platforms where officials could be seen locking residents inside their homes in an apparent repeat of the extreme tactics seen in Wuhan at the start of the pandemic. more

Conflict, COVID, climate crisis, likely to fuel acute food insecurity in 23 ‘hunger hotspots’

New York: Life-saving aid to families on the brink of famine is being cut off in several countries by fighting and blockades, the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Worl ...

Human trafficking: UN chief calls for action as COVID leaves ‘many millions’ more vulnerable

New York: UN Secretary General António Guterres on Thursday urged States to take action against human trafficking, where a third of all victims are children.

Prison population surge triggers overcrowding, COVID casualties

New York: One in three prisoners around the world is being held without having stood trial or been found guilty by any court, according to a new study published on Friday by the UN Office ...

New UN report reveals impact of COVID on human trafficking

New York: A new study released on Thursday by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) illustrates the devastating impact of COVID-19 on victims and survivors of human trafficking and hig ...

Generation Equality: Alongside COVID lies an ‘equally horrific pandemic’ threatening women

New York: As the world grapples unevenly with the effects of COVID-19, “a parallel and equally horrific pandemic” has threatened half the world’s population, the UN chie ...

Forced displacement at record level, despite COVID shutdowns: UNHCR

New York: The number of people fleeing wars, violence, persecution, and human rights violations, rose last year to nearly 82.4 million people, a further four percent increase on top of th ...

Border closes due to COVID: Afghanistan students on scholarship may miss exams in Pakistan

Kabul: Afghan students, who study in Pakistani universities and have returned home on vacation, fear they might soon miss their examinations if Islamabad does not open the border be ...

Violence against elderly has risen during COVID, UN expert warns

New York: With “entrenched ageist attitudes” already undermining the autonomy of elder persons in making their own choices and decisions, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought int ...

Child labour figure rises to 160 million, as COVID puts many more at risk

New York: For the first time in two decades, the number of children being put to work has risen – to 160 million worldwide, representing an increase of 8.4 million over four years ...