November 25, 2022

Daily News Brief

*) Russian strikes cause emergency outages in Ukraine Ukraine races to repair energy infrastructure after Russian attacks cut power to millions of people across the country. In the capital Kiev, 60 percent of residents were still without power on Friday amid temperatures well below freezing, according to the city’s mayor. Meanwhile, the southern Ukrainian region of Kherson came under its heaviest Russian bombardment since Ukrainian forces recaptured it two weeks ago. At least four people have been killed and many more injured in the latest strikes. *) Protesters in Goma reject east Congo ceasefire agreement Hundreds of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern city of Goma are protesting against a ceasefire agreement between African leaders to stop attacks by M23 rebels in the region. Protesters say the agreement does not tackle Rwanda’s alleged backing of the group. M23 rebels, who were not present at the talks, said the agreement did not affect them. An East African regional force will now be deployed to monitor the ceasefire. Around 280,000 people have been displaced since fighting began between the rebels and the Congolese army earlier this year. *) UN council votes to investigate human rights abuses in Iran The UN Human Rights Council has voted to investigate human rights abuses in Iran during countrywide anti-government protests. The motion passed with 25 in favour, six against and 16 abstentions. An estimated 300 people have been killed and 14,000 arrested since protests began 10 weeks ago. Tehran has called the decision disgraceful and motivated by some western countries. *) Shamima Begum challenges citizenship revocation Today is the last day in the appeal hearing of Shamima Begum, a British schoolgirl who travelled to Syria to join Daesh in 2015. Begum, who was fifteen at the time, is challenging the removal of her citizenship on grounds of national security. Her lawyers say she was a likely “child victim of trafficking.” And finally… *) Brazil beats Serbia and latest from the World Cup Brazil beat Serbia 2-0 (two nil) in their opening game in the World Cup. Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo makes history as he becomes the first player to score in five FIFA World Cups as Portugal beat Ghana 3-2.