Nicaragua: State must put an end to a year of brutal repression
Throughout the last year, the government of President Ortega has brutally and repeatedly repressed anyone who dares to stand up to his administration. The Nicaraguan authorities continue to violate the rights to justice, truth and reparation of hundreds of victims, while also preventing civil society organizations and international human rights monitors from working freely in the country. This has got to stop.
Klyuchevskoy Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA AT 20190415/0950Z FL170 EXTD E OBS VA DTG: 15/0950Z to 17000 ft (5200 m)
Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 17000 ft (5200 m) altitude or flight level 170 and is moving at 20 kts in E direction. The full report is as follows: FVFE01 at 10:16 UTC, 15/04/19 from RJTD VA ADVISORY DTG: 20190415/1016Z VAAC: TOKYO VOLCANO: KLYUCHEVSKOY 300260 PSN: N5603 E16039 AREA: RUSSIA…
Popocatépetl Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NEW VA EM to 22000 ft (6700 m)
Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 22000 ft (6700 m) altitude or flight level 220 . The full report is as follows: FVXX20 at 07:05 UTC, 15/04/19 from KNES VA ADVISORY DTG: 20190415/0703Z VAAC: WASHINGTON VOLCANO: POPOCATEPETL 341090 PSN: N1901 W09837 AREA: MEXICO SUMMIT ELEV: 17802 FT [5426…
Cyclone Idai: One month after devastating cyclone, more international assistance needed to protect people’s rights
One month after devastating Cyclone Idai, described as one of the worst weather-related disasters in Southern Africa, hit Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe – killing more than 1,000 people, with many more still missing and feared dead, and leaving hundreds of thousands homeless – the international community needs to do more to help those affected, Amnesty International said today.