Trump’s decision to halt funding for WHO draws harsh criticism
The UN secretary-general and representatives of the governments of Russia, Germany and China were among those who criticized the US decision. The editor-in-chief of the Lancet, Richard Horton, called the decision a crime against humanity
Medical staff in Malawi protest lack of safety gear and worsening work conditions
The southern African country has 16 reported cases of COVID-19 and two deaths due to the infection so far. A 21-day national lockdown was announced from April 18
Swedish communists condemn bid to shift burden of COVID-19 on to workers
The mitigation strategy of the Swedish state to fight COVID-19 without going for a lockdown has received widespread criticism. The government has also announced sops for corporates
US States bypass federal government, come together to plan lifting of lockdown
Despite the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the US, Democratic Party State governors are bypassing the federal government to coordinate the lifting of lockdowns put in place to contain the outbreak
Turkish parliament approves law for prisoners’ release amid COVID-19 crisis
The law passed by the Turkish parliament on April 14 enables the government to sanction the release of certain categories of prisoners in order to decongest jails and contain the risk of them turning into hotspots of the coronavirus pandemic
Houthis release over 2,000 prisoners to prevent COVID-19 spread
The announcement comes amidst news of the first case of COVID-19 being confirmed in Yemen, a country ravaged by more than five years of war and internal violence
Prisoners protest in Bolivia due to the lack of measures against the COVID-19
The protest broke out after the death of a prisoner, who supposedly had symptoms of the novel coronavirus
Two workers die after being chased by police in Bangladesh
While trying to disperse protesting workers demanding wages and allowances in Bhaluka Upazila district, the police fired tear gas canisters causing two fleeing workers to be hit by a fast-moving truck