Monthly Archives: March 2022
These Ukrainian artists capture the country’s spirit and the war’s toll
As Russian forces continue attacking Ukraine, Ukrainian artists have been visualizing the resilience of their nation and how their lives have been turned upside down by war.
(Image credit: Valeriya Kamelkova )
Economic effects of Lake Albert flooding ‘devastating’ for affected Ugandans
The flooding of Lake Albert, in Africa’s Great Lakes Region, has caused huge economic losses on the shores of Uganda, where people were already struggling to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
To attack babies is ‘an act of unconscionable cruelty’: UN top officials urge end to attacks on health care in Ukraine
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, 31 attacks on health care have been documented by the World Health Organization. These incidents have killed and injured civilians, as well as destroyed facilities and ambulances, disrupting access to essential health services.
Since Russia
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A new stamp honors the Ukrainian soldiers who profanely told off a Russian warship
Ukraine introduced the design for a postage stamp that memorializes a now-famous battle cry rallying the country in its fight against the Russian invasion.
(Image credit: Hannibal Hanschke/Getty Images)
To attack babies is ‘an act of unconscionable cruelty’: UN top officials urge end to attacks on health care in Ukraine
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, 31 attacks on health care have been documented by the World Health Organization. These incidents have killed and injured civilians, as well as destroyed facilities and ambulances, disrupting access to essential health services.
The flooding
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