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Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
- Iraq
- Guinea
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Report on Reprisals
- World Maritime Day
- International Day of Awareness of Food and Waste Reduction
IRAQ
Last night we issued a statement expressing the Secretary-General’s concern at the reported shelling of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, including in civilian areas. He calls for an immediate de-escalation and urges respect for Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and the principle of good neighbourly relations.
GUINEA
We issued a statement on Guinea, in which the Secretary-General took note of the start of the trials related to the crimes committed on 28 September 2009 during an opposition rally in Conakry. He reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to support efforts aimed at upholding justice and accountability for these crimes.
The Secretary-General also called on the authorities to ensure that human rights are respected throughout the country’s political transition process.
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
The Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is telling us that, yesterday, UN peacekeepers responded by deploying to Pangapanga village in Ituri’s Djugu territory after shots were fired there.
Upon reaching the village, peacekeepers and Congolese troops exchanged fire with militants from the armed group known as CODECO, forcing them to withdraw.
A second patrol was subsequently dispatched to the area.
REPORT ON REPRISALS
Our colleagues at the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, presented on behalf of the Secretary-General the annual report on reprisals, saying that people in 42 countries faced reprisals and intimidation for cooperating with the UN on human rights.
As in previous years, the report shows that intimidation and reprisals disproportionally impact certain populations and groups, including representatives of indigenous peoples, minorities or those who work on environment and climate change issues, as well as people who may suffer discrimination based on age, sexual orientation and gender.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=29%20September%202022
Published: 29th Sep 2022 05:51:23 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: UN Chief on the annexation of Ukrainian territory | Press Conference (29 Sept 2022) | United Nations
Secretary-General António Guterres today (29 Sep) said any decision by the Russian Federation to proceed with the annexation of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions of Ukraine “would have no legal value and deserves to be condemned.”
Issuing a statement to journalists in New York, the Secretary-General said, “any annexation of a State’s territory by another State resulting from the threat or use of force is a violation of the Principles of the UN Charter and international law.”
The United Nations General Assembly, he said, also declared that “the territory of a State shall not be the object of acquisition by another State resulting from the threat or use of force” and that “no territorial acquisition resulting from the threat or use of force shall be recognized as legal”.
Guterres said, “the Russian Federation, as one of the five permanent members of the Security Council, shares a particular responsibility to respect the Charter.”
He said an annexation “cannot be reconciled with the international legal framework. It stands against everything the international community is meant to stand for. It flouts the Purposes and Principles of the United Nations. It is a dangerous escalation. It has no place in the modern world. It must not be accepted.”
The position of the United Nations, the Secretary-General said, “is unequivocal: we are fully committed to the sovereignty, unity, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine, within its internationally recognized borders, in accordance with the relevant UN resolutions.”
He underscored that “the so-called referenda in the occupied regions were conducted during active armed conflict, in areas under Russian occupation, and outside Ukraine’s legal and constitutional framework” and “cannot be called a genuine expression of the popular will.”
Any decision by Russia to go forward, Guterres said, “will further jeopardize the prospects for peace. It will prolong the dramatic impacts on the global economy, especially developing countries and hinder our ability to deliver life-saving aid across Ukraine and beyond.”
He said, “it is high time to step back from the brink.”
Remarks [as delivered]: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2022-09-29/secretary-generals-remarks-the-press-annexation-of-ukrainian-territory-delivered
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Published: 29th Sep 2022 04:46:06 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: Burkina Faso, Middle East & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (28 September 2022)
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
- Secretary-General/Burkina Faso
- Burkina Faso/Humanitarian
- Syria
- Iran
- Middle East
- Yemen
- South Sudan
- Central African Republic
- Rwanda
- League of Arab States
- Outer Space
- Afghanistan
- International Day for Universal Access to Information
SECRETARY-GENERAL/BURKINA FASO
In the statement issued today, the Secretary-General said he deplores the attack on a commercial convoy, escorted by the national armed forces and transporting essential commodities, to the town of Djibo, in Burkina Faso. The attack took place on 26 September near Gaskindé, in the Sahel region of Burkina Faso.
The Secretary-General expressed his sincere condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the people of Burkina Faso. He wished a speedy recovery to those injured.
The Secretary-General called on the Burkinabè authorities to spare no effort in identifying and bringing the perpetrators of this heinous attack to justice and calls on all parties to ensure that civilians are spared from the consequences of the conflict. The Secretary-General reiterated the commitment of the United Nations to continue to work with Burkina Faso and international partners to enhance the protection of civilians, address humanitarian challenges, and promote lasting peace and prosperity with respect for human rights.
BURKINA FASO/HUMANITARIAN
Further on Burkina Faso, the country continues to face a humanitarian crisis, with nearly one fifth of the population urgently in need of aid. Humanitarian needs remain significant, in particular in the Sahel, East, North-Central, and North regions. There are gaps in the provision of food, shelter and essential household items, as well as water, hygiene and sanitation.
As of June of this year, more than 1.5 million people are displaced in Burkina Faso as a consequence of the increasing insecurity in the country. Nearly two quarters of the displaced people are children.
Burkina Faso’s 2022 Humanitarian Response Plan seeks $805 million to help 3.8 million of the most vulnerable people, but it is only 30 per cent funded.
In 2022, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has allocated $16 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund to tackle food security, protection, water and sanitation, health, nutrition, shelter and education needs in hard-to-reach areas.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=28%20September%202022
Published: 28th Sep 2022 07:52:54 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: Palestine on 2 State Solution for Palestine & Israel - Security Council Media | United Nations
Informal comments to the media by Ambassador Dr.Riyad H. Mansour, Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations, on the situation in the Middle East.
Resolution 2334 (2016)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 7853rd meeting, on
23 December 2016
The Security Council,
Reaffirming its relevant resolutions, including resolutions 242 (1967), 338
(1973), 446 (1979), 452 (1979), 465 (1980), 476 (1980), 478 (1980), 1397 (2002),
1515 (2003), and 1850 (2008),
Guided by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations,
and reaffirming, inter alia, the inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by
force,
Reaffirming the obligation of Israel, the occupying Power, to abide
scrupulously by its legal obligations and responsibilities under the Fourth Geneva
Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of
12 August 1949, and recalling the advisory opinion rendered on 9 July 2004 by the
International Court of Justice,
Condemning all measures aimed at altering the demographic composition,
character and status of the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967, including East
Jerusalem, including, inter alia, the construction and expansion of settlements,
transfer of Israeli settlers, confiscation of land, demolition of homes and
displacement of Palestinian civilians, in violation of international humanitarian law
and relevant resolutions,
Expressing grave concern that continuing Israeli settlement activities are
dangerously imperilling the viability of the two-State solution based on the 1967
lines,
Recalling the obligation under the Quartet Roadmap, endorsed by its
resolution 1515 (2003), for a freeze by Israel of all settlement activity, including
“natural growth”, and the dismantlement of all settlement outposts erected since
March 2001,
Read More: https://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/SRES2334-2016.pdf
Published: 28th Sep 2022 04:32:11 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: Blue Man Group at UN for International Day of Peace #shorts
On 16 September 2022, the United Nations marked the International Day of Peace with a Youth Observance. The theatrical phenomenon Blue Man Group participated in the festivities, to promote the day’s theme: “End racism. Build peace.”
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Watch the full event: https://media.un.org/en/asset/k12/k125gwjup6
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2022 Theme: End racism. Build peace.
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire.
But achieving true peace entails much more than laying down arms. It requires the building of societies where all members feel that they can flourish. It involves creating a world in which people are treated equally, regardless of their race.
As Secretary-General António Guterres has said:
“Racism continues to poison institutions, social structures, and everyday life in every society. It continues to be a driver of persistent inequality. And it continues to deny people their fundamental human rights. It destabilizes societies, undermines democracies, erodes the legitimacy of governments, and… the linkages between racism and gender inequality are unmistakable.”
As conflicts continue to erupt across the globe, causing people to flee, we have seen race-based discrimination at borders. As COVID-19 keeps attacking our communities, we have seen how certain racial groups have been hit much harder than others. As economies suffer, we have seen hate speech and violence directed at racial minorities.
We all have a role to play in fostering peace. And tackling racism is a crucial way to contribute.
We can work to dismantle the structures that entrench racism in our midst. We can support movements for equality and human rights everywhere. We can speak out against hate speech – both offline and online. We can promote anti-racism through education and reparatory justice.
The 2022 theme for the International Day of Peace is “End racism. Build peace.” We invite you to join the efforts of the United Nations as we work towards a world free of racism and racial discrimination. A world where compassion and empathy overcome suspicion and hatred. A world that we can truly be proud of.
#bluemangroup #UnitedNations #peaceday
Published: 28th Sep 2022 04:28:33 By: United Nations
CNN Video: Cajun Navy volunteer describes devastation seen during search and rescue efforts
Search and rescue efforts are still underway in the worst-hit areas of Florida. CNN spoke with Jay Carter, volunteer and incident commander of the Cajun Navy. #CNN #News
Published: 30th Sep 2022 03:06:58 By: CNN
CNN Video: CNN’s John Berman flew above storm damage. This is what he saw
Ginni Thomas, the conservative activist, and wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, met with the House January 6 committee on Thursday. CNN special correspondent Jamie Gangel reports. #CNN #News
Published: 30th Sep 2022 01:34:24 By: CNN
CNN Video: Causeway connecting Florida mainland to island crumbled into ocean
CNN chief climate correspondent Bill Weir wades through flood waters in Cape Coral, Florida, with a resident during her first home walkthrough after the passing of hurricane Ian. #CNN #News
Published: 29th Sep 2022 10:36:57 By: CNN
BBC News Video: Hurricane Ian devastates US state of Florida - BBC News
US President Joe Biden has said Hurricane Ian could be the deadliest hurricane in Florida's history following devastation across the state.
The hurricane made landfall on Wednesday near the city of Fort Myers and brought severe flooding, high winds and storm surges.
More than 2.6 million Florida homes and businesses have no electricity and some areas have been left submerged.
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Published: 29th Sep 2022 09:26:13 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: Queen Elizabeth II's cause of death given as 'old age' - BBC News
Queen Elizabeth II died of "old age", according to her death certificate, which has been released by the National Records of Scotland.
According to the certificate, the Queen died at 15:10 on 8 September in Balmoral Castle, at the age of 96.
Princess Anne is recorded as the person providing the information about the Queen's death.
When she was alive there was a curtain of privacy around the Queen's health, and in her death there remains some restraint.
Her cause of death is recorded as "old age", without any further details.
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Published: 29th Sep 2022 08:26:58 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: Guardian's Marina Hyde on: political satire, Michael Gove, and being a cinephile - BBC Newsnight
The Guardian's Marina Hyde's columns have satirically slashed some of our most well-known public figures from politicians to celebrities.
She sat down with Newsnight presenter Kirsty Wark to talk about going to university with Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng and how politicians seem to live in a 'Marvel Multiverse' where they keep coming back.
They also discussed how satire is used in Hyde's columns and the associations she employs to link politics to popular culture.
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Published: 29th Sep 2022 08:26:10 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: Can Lula da Silva win the presidential election in Brazil again? - BBC News
Former Brazilian President Inácio Lula da Silva is rallying his supporters in the Amazon ahead of the first round of elections on October 2.
Lula da Silva's opponent, President Jair Bolsonaro, has been criticized for the amount of deforestation in the Amazon since he took power in 2019.
Lula da Silva, once described as "the most popular politician on earth" by former US President Barack Obama, is hoping to regain power with the backing of those looking to preserve the rainforest and its ecosystem.
Lula da Silva led Brazil between 2003 and 2010. When he left office, he still held an approval rating of 80%, but his legacy was tainted by corruption scandals.
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Published: 29th Sep 2022 06:30:16 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: Félicien Kabuga: Rwanda genocide suspect goes on trial at The Hague - BBC News
One of the last alleged masterminds of the 1994 Rwandan genocide has gone on trial at a UN tribunal in The Hague.
Prosecutors say Félicien Kabuga aided and abetted hit squads in the slaughter of ethnic Tutsis, and used a radio station to incite hatred against them.
Mr Kabuga's lawyers have filed a not guilty plea for him but he has refused to attend the opening of the trial.
Some 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus were killed in the genocide.
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Published: 29th Sep 2022 04:30:12 By: BBC News
ODN Video: The Moment Hurricane Ian SLAMS into Florida at 155mph
'Hurricane Ian: Rare and Powerful Storm Hits Florida and Cuba'
Hurricane Ian, a category-4 strength storm, is battering Florida with 155 mph winds, lashing rains and storm surges.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has said the flooding is the worst ever seen in the area and that this storm will go down in the history of the state.
Here's everything you need to know about the storm, including the impact on Cuba, Florida's response, and what happens next.
Report by Sophie Braybrook.
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Published: 29th Sep 2022 11:49:17 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: Liz Truss' HOT MIC Moment: Tony Blair's Terrible Taste
'Liz Truss' HOT MIC Moment: Tony Blair's Terrible Taste'
Liz Truss took a minute to critique her predecessor Tony Blair's tastes in home decor during a round of interviews at Number 10 Downing Street.
The Prime Minister has found herself in hot water in recent weeks over the UK's foundering economy and sought to restore calm after a week of plunging markets.
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The horror in Ukraine continues with Russian strikes hitting Eastern Ukraine despite the withdrawal of troops in the area a few weeks ago.
At least one person died in the town of Mykolaivka after a Russian missile hit a school that was being used by residents as a shelter.
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Published: 28th Sep 2022 07:25:25 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: Hurricane Ian BARRELS Towards Florida as Cuba Devastated
Hurricane Ian is barrelling towards Florida, leaving the island of Cuba devastated in its wake.
The hurricane struck the Caribbean nation with winds of 125mph, destroying infrastructures and laying waste to some of its best-known tobacco farms.
The storm couldn't have hit at a worse time for Cuba as it struggles through an economic crisis with long-running shortages of food, medicine, and fuel.
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Published: 28th Sep 2022 03:08:14 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: Did Russia SABOTAGE the Nord Stream Pipelines?
'Did Russia SABOTAGE the Nord Stream Pipelines?'
Images show a series of unusual leaks on two natural gas pipelines between Russia and Europe.
Seismologists reported underwater blasts before the leaks bubbled to the surface of the Baltic Sea above the Nord Stream Pipeline - which runs from Russia, to Germany.
The pipelines are filled with gas, but have not delivered fuel to Europe since August, due to an energy standoff over Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Published: 28th Sep 2022 12:43:30 By: On Demand News
CBC Video: Former Liberal finance minister: 'Recessions lead to changes in government'
In the wake of Canada's gross domestic product growing by 0.1 per cent in July, former finance minister John Manley says many uncertainties in the global economy remain that can affect Canada. 'It's very hard for a government to gain strength during a recession,' he said.
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Published: 30th Sep 2022 12:28:20 By: CBC News
CBC Video: Fiona cleanup could take some time, warns mayor of Port aux Basques, N.L.
About 100 homes in Port aux Basques, N.L., were destroyed by post-tropical storm Fiona, leaving many residents displaced. Port aux Basques Mayor Brian Button says the widespread damage means cleanup efforts could take some time.
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Published: 30th Sep 2022 12:09:46 By: CBC News
CBC Video: Putin's plan for annexation of Ukrainian territory is 'political theatre'
Canada's ambassador to Ukraine, Larisa Galadza, says Russian President Vladimir Putin's plan to annex more of Ukraine on Friday is a 'desperate move by someone who is losing control,' while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has promised stronger sanctions against Russia 'very soon.'
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Published: 29th Sep 2022 11:27:26 By: CBC News
CBC Video: Early reports show 'what may be substantial loss of life' after Hurricane Ian, Biden says
Rescue workers continued to search through wreckage and floodwaters for stranded people after Hurricane Ian left a path of destruction in southwest Florida. U.S. President Joe Biden warned it could be the deadliest hurricane in the state's history, with early reports suggesting 'what may be substantial loss of life.'
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Published: 29th Sep 2022 10:51:27 By: CBC News
CBC Video: Florida officials say downgraded Ian still poses major threat
Officials in Florida say Hurricane Ian, now classified as a tropical storm, remains a threat to central and northeastern regions in the state. About 2.2 million people in Florida are still without power.
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Published: 29th Sep 2022 04:36:42 By: CBC News
Global Video: "It's part of everybody's history": CNE's post-pandemic return revives multi-generational traditions
The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is back in Toronto after a two-year pandemic hiatus, and with its return, small businesses that struggled with the closure are back.
With revenue going from 100 to 0 when the exhibition closed for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, being back at the CNE this year is extra-special for patrons and especially the small family businesses passed down from generation to generation.
“As much as this is a generational business for me and a family business, it’s also something that is an experience that generations have gone to the CNE and enjoyed,” said Sam Scanga, owner of several food booths at the CNE he runs with his family, referring to attendees’ love of his Primo Spaghetti 1.99. "It's part of everybody's history."
Global's Alexia Kapralos and Katherine Cheng have some of their stories.
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Published: 3rd Sep 2022 09:48:40 By: Global News
Global Video: Are labour unions making a comeback in North America?
Throughout the pandemic, North Americans have been rethinking their relationship with work. In fact, a recently released survey found that about a quarter of Canadians have taken on a new job in the past few months.
Many more who have stayed at their post have begun thinking about ways to improve working conditions.
And then there's workers at places like Starbucks and Apple, some of whom have sought to form unions or join unions. In Canada, three Starbucks in B.C. have voted to join the United Steelworkers Union, as has a café in Calgary. Five Lethbridge Starbucks locations are awaiting the results of similar votes.
Meanwhile, unions have reported an increase in the number of calls from workers interested in joining a union, according to Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske.
“Those workers who are often service sector workers in restaurants, retail locations, have had to deal with the public, have not necessarily had access to personal protective equipment during the pandemic, have not had access to paid sick time. And quite frankly, their wages are not keeping up to inflation,” She explains.
Alyssa Julie explains what’s behind workers’ renewed push to unionize their workplaces and whether it’s likely to lead to a stronger labour movement.
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Published: 27th Aug 2022 03:00:22 By: Global News
Global Video: Ballroom culture: World’s 1st Global Black Pride LGBTQ+ celebrations
The world’s first in-person Global Black Pride (GBP) events were held in Toronto, exactly one month after Pride and overlapping with the city’s Caribbean Carnival.
Founded in 2020, it is an event that brings together Black 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across all continents. One of these events was the Black Pride Kiki Ball, co-hosted by the City of Toronto with the Toronto Kiki Ballroom Alliance (TKBA).
In Canada, ballroom culture has exploded in recent years. Founded in 2010 in Toronto by Legendary Twysted Miyake-Mugler and Legendary Vixen, TKBA is a space to nurture the needs of 2SLGBTQIA+ BIPOC youth facing barriers and trauma.
Started in New York during the 1960s, ballroom spaces were created by the queer and trans Black and Latinx community due to discrimination and a need for a safer nightlife. A function that hosts multiple competitive categories, each event typically consists of a DJ, a commentator, a judges panel, ballroom walkers and spectators coming together to celebrate one another and compete.
For the world’s first in-person GBP event, this global event celebrated the unique intersection of these diverse cultures, marking how far the movement has come over the course of 60 years. For those who may be hearing about it for the first time, what exactly is a ball and what does it mean for the community?
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Published: 2nd Aug 2022 01:08:21 By: Global News
Global Video: “I feel very isolated”: People with disabilities face barriers accessing LGBTQ+ spaces
Disability is a reality for many Canadians. Yet, people with disabilities often struggle to access businesses, nightclubs and other spaces.
This is true in the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community as well.
“I feel very isolated in a lot of those spaces because they’re not accessible,” disability awareness consultant Andrew Gurza tells Global News about hot spots in Toronto’s LGBTQ+ neighbourhood, “The Village.”
“And if I can access the space a lot of the community doesn’t know how to receive me. Has never seen a disabled person like me in the space.”
Global News’ Alyssa Julie spoke to two disabled people in the queer community, who said physical barriers aren’t the only hurdle they encounter. Global News’ Alyssa Julie reports.
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Published: 29th Jun 2022 09:00:32 By: Global News
Global Video: Bisexual erasure: What it is, and how it impacts mental health
Almost 500,000 people in Canada identify as bisexual, according to official data from Statistics Canada.
However, although a growing portion of the Canadian population identifies as bisexual, those who come out as such are still met with denial, or their identities are questioned. This phenomenon is referred to as bisexual erasure.
One example of this is when a bisexual person is said to be “experimenting,” or transitioning to gay or lesbian, as described by 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations, like GLAAD or Pflag.
Global News’ Alyssa Julie explains what bisexual erasure is and how it can affect the mental health of those impacted.
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Published: 22nd Jun 2022 09:00:25 By: Global News
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