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Up to 1 million people ‘disappeared’ in Iraq in last half century – UN
On April 4, 2023 GENEVA, April 4 (Reuters) – Up to 1 million people have been “disappeared” in Iraq during a tumultuous last half century spanning the dictatorial rule of…
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Thousands flee into Thailand amid renewed Myanmar fighting
By Jintamas Saksornchai On April 7, 2023 Unrest has deepened in Myanmar since the military seized power from the elected government in February 2021. Thousands of people have fled across…
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Yemeni YouTubers sentenced to prison after criticising Houthis
On March 22, 2023 Sentencing the three YouTubers is part of a continuing crackdown on dissent by the Iran-aligned rebel group. A court in Yemen’s Houthi-held capital has sentenced three…
Read More10 million people in Democratic Republic of Congo urgently need aid amidst increased violence
On April 5, 2023 Renewed violent clashes involving non-state armed groups have exacerbated the hunger and protection crises in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving 10 million people in urgent…
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Russian who served in Ukraine says female medics from her unit were used as sex slaves for high-ranking officers
By Sinead Baker On March 20, 2023 A Russian service member deployed to Ukraine said that high-ranking officers used female medics in their own military as sex slaves, and punished…
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Community Building Art Works makes sure certain women, non-binary Veterans are heard
By Ben Weakley On June 15, 2023 America cannot understand its Post-9/11 wars in their entirety without hearing the voices of the women and non-binary Veterans who served. Maryland-based non-profit Community…
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Wounded Warrior Project uses livestreaming, gaming to support Veterans, address loneliness
By Jackie Green On June 12, 2023 People across the country are struggling with loneliness and seeking connection, warns a recent announcement by the U.S. Surgeon General. The advisory highlights “the…
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Prescription refill is now available via VA Health and Benefits mobile app
By VA Office of Information and Technology On March 30, 2023 Veterans can now refill their prescriptions (Rx) using the VA Health and Benefits mobile app. Existing users will need…
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Veterans to Farmers determined to expand farming opportunities for women Veterans
By Richard Murphy On February 28, 2023 Farming uses many of the same skills essential to the ethos of the U.S. military: hard work, attention to detail and service before…
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