World News in Brief: Haiti crisis, measles surge, global torture accord turns 40
November 14, 2024
Haiti crisis deepens
The humanitarian crisis in Haiti is worsening, with the United Nations estimating that over 4 million people are now facing acute hunger. The country has been grappling with a political and economic crisis since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021, and gangs have taken advantage of the chaos to seize control of large parts of the country. The UN is calling for urgent international assistance to help address the crisis.
Measles surge in Europe
A major measles outbreak is sweeping across Europe, with over 100,000 cases reported so far this year. The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the outbreak is far from over and could spread to other parts of the world. Measles is a highly contagious disease that can be fatal, especially in young children. The WHO is urging people to get vaccinated against measles to protect themselves and others.
Global torture accord turns 40
The UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT) turns 40 this year. The CAT is an international treaty that prohibits torture and other forms of ill-treatment by governments. Since its adoption in 1984, the CAT has been ratified by 173 countries. However, torture remains a widespread problem around the world. The UN is calling on all countries to ratify and implement the CAT to help end the scourge of torture.
Other news in brief
- The United States and China have agreed to resume trade talks after a months-long hiatus.
- The United Kingdom has announced plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030.
- The Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to the French writer Annie Ernaux.
- The FIFA World Cup is set to kick off in Qatar on November 20.
World News in Brief: Haiti crisis, measles surge, global torture accord turns 40
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