World News in Brief: Deaths on the Mediterranean, rights in Venezuela, new Security Council members take their seats
- Deaths on the Mediterranean
At least 43 migrants have died after their boat capsized off the coast of Libya on Wednesday, according to the United Nations. The boat was carrying around 120 people, and it is believed that most of the victims were women and children. This is the latest in a series of deadly shipwrecks in the Mediterranean in recent years. In 2022, over 2,000 migrants died trying to cross the sea.
- Rights in Venezuela
The United Nations has expressed concern about the human rights situation in Venezuela. In a report released on Thursday, the UN said that there had been a “significant deterioration” in human rights in the country in recent years. The report documented cases of arbitrary arrests, torture, and extrajudicial killings. The UN also said that the Venezuelan government was restricting freedom of speech and assembly.
- New Security Council members take their seats
Five new members have taken their seats on the United Nations Security Council. The new members are Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana, and the United Arab Emirates. The Security Council is responsible for maintaining international peace and security. It is made up of 15 members, five of which are permanent members (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States). The other 10 members are elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms.
World News in Brief: Deaths on the Mediterranean, rights in Venezuela, new Security Council members take their seats
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