Bernie Sanders suspends presidential campaign, but “struggle for justice continues”
Sanders has stated that he is suspending his campaign for the Democratic Party nomination over the possible impediments it can pose in efforts to contain the COVID-19 outbreak in the US, especially when his chances of winning are low
Senior journalist goes missing in Bangladesh
Activists groups fear that Shafiqul Islam Kajol, a photojournalist who went missing a day after a police complaint was filed against him, has been subjected to enforced disappearance. He was accused of publishing false news by a member of parliament
Health workers across Greece mark Day of Panhellenic Action for Health
Health workers under the banner of the Federation of Greek Hospital Doctors’ Associations (OENGE) demanded state support, including adequate funds, staff and resources, for the fight against COVID-19 in the country
Iraqi PM-designate announces cabinet despite intense opposition from Shia blocs
Adnan Al-Zurfi presented his proposed government to the Iraqi parliament which will debate and vote on its ratification. However, his nomination has been opposed by major Shia blocks, including the Fateh bloc and the Sairoon alliance
China lifts lockdown in Wuhan city after more than two months
Wuhan successfully fought against the COVID-19 emergency, with around 95% patients recovered and discharged. The city was in lockdown since January 23
Doctors detained for demanding protective gear in Pakistan
At least 67 health workers who were protesting against the non-availability of personal protection equipment kits for medical professionals were detained by security forces in Balochistan province on Monday
US blocks export of crucial N95 masks to Canada and Latin America
At a time when countries like Cuba and China are offering assistance and providing doctors and medical supplies to others, the US move is being criticized as self-centered
Lithuanian socialist leader Algirdas Paleckis released from jail, to serve house arrest
Socialist leader Algirdas Paleckis has been incarcerated since October 2018 for allegedly “intending to kidnap prosecutors” and being a Russian spy. Critics believe that the former diplomat has been targeted by the right-wing Lithuanian government for his socialist ideology