In its 43rd session, the 47-member UNHRC adopted the resolution on Monday in Geneva by a vote of 37 in favour, 2 against and 8 abstentions The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has adopted a ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s military unlisted from recruitment, use of children as soldiers
Myanmar's military has been unlisted from recruitment and use of children as soldiers in military services since June 9 this year, an official from the Ministry of Defence told a press briefing on ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar: Conflict leads to six-fold increase in killing and maiming of children in the first three months of this year
English News and Press Release on Myanmar about Protection and Human Rights, Children and Epidemic; published on 22 Jun 2020 by ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey Strives To Revive Virus-hit Tourist Sector
As elsewhere, the coronavirus pandemic has hammered the tourism industry -- a vital Turkish economic sector that welcomed a record 50 million foreign visitors last year. But with the lifting of ... ( read original story ...)
France’s Macron says Turkey playing ‘dangerous game’ in Libya
French President Emmanuel Macron pointed the finger at Turkey on Monday over its support of the internationally recognised government in Libya, saying Turkey was playing "a dangerous game" that went ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s deserted resorts face make-or-break week
Tourism makes up 12% of Turkey's economy. Last year holidaymakers brought in $35 billion in revenue. Things changed though when most of the world went into lockdown. The number of foreign visitors ... ( read original story ...)
History Lesson: Yes, Vietnam Did Halt China’s 1979 Invasion
Chinese operations against Vietnam in the 1980s are often divided into four phases. In the first, the Chinese and Vietnamese further entrenched their positions along the border. This lasted until 1981 ... ( read original story ...)
Accordionist entertained Vietnam troops and played on Skippy theme
He performed for royalty, played in concert halls, live music venues and on radio and television in Australia, Canada and the United States. His most celebrated role was as musical director and ... ( read original story ...)
A journalist’s conviction spells trouble for democracy in the Philippines
That someone as prominent and famous as Maria Ressa now faces mounting legal cases and fees and the prospect of imprisonment is a chilling warning to journalists throughout the country. ( read original story ...)
Japan city to rename area of islands disputed with China
A local council in southern Japan voted Monday to rename an area including islands disputed with China and Taiwan, a move Beijing denounced as illegal and a "serious provocation". The local assembly o ... ( read original story ...)