news Russia accused of holding 20,000 Ukrainian civilians captive alisa June 2, 2023 2 min read DW Newsletter Desperate families are trying to secure the release of more than 20,000 Ukrainians held captive by Russia. Rights activists have said the Geneva Conventions are being violated. If you cannot view this message correctly, please click here. Daily Bulletin 02.06.2023 | 17:30 UTC Russia accused of holding 20,000 Ukrainian civilians captive Desperate families are trying to secure the release of more than 20,000 Ukrainians held captive by Russia. Rights activists have said the Geneva Conventions are being violated. South Africa’s diplomatic dilemma with Putin South Africa has invited Vladimir Putin to the BRICS summit. But with an international arrest warrant out for the Russian president, it faces arresting Putin if he comes. It’s trying to avoid that at all costs. Ukrainian soldiers prepare for urban combat Ukraine is preparing its forces for its long-awaited counteroffensive to retake cities in the east from the Russians. To do that, troops will have to fight street-by-street, house-by-house. Urban warfare poses some of the greatest risks to soldiers. Portugal: Water scarcity weighs on drought-stricken economy In mainland Europe’s westernmost country, water is becoming scarce. But activists point out that Portuguese politicians continue to focus on economic activities that consume particularly large amounts of water. ‘You can’t do decolonization without healing’ Cameroonian art curator Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung is the new director of Berlin’s Haus der Kulturen der Welt. He talked to DW about his career and vision. Sri Lanka: Refugees anguish as UNHCR office set to close With the UN’s refugee agency bureau on the verge of closing, those in limbo fear their already grave situation is about to get worse. Can Germany’s tourism industry become climate neutral? While some hotels are serving climate-neutral meat from their own farms and heating with wood chips, the tourism industry as a whole has a long way to go to reduce their carbon footprint. Pakistan: Will maternity, paternity leave law be implemented? A new federal law ensures that both mother and father can take leave after they become parents. While a norm in many countries, in Pakistan it is a novel concept. Follow DW DW News Deutsche Welle Kurt-Schumacher-Str. 3 53113 Bonn Tel. +49.228-429.0 info@dw.com Value Added Tax identification number: DE123052407 Legally represented by: Director General Peter Limbourg This legal notice extends to the social media profiles of Deutsche Welle. Unsubscribe Newsletter © 2023 Deutsche Welle Chat read-only to anonymous users. Chat with Anyone and Anywhere. Only registered users are allowed to send messages. Loading the chat ... 96107 Register Login Continue Reading Previous: Evidence Suggests TikTok CEO Lied To Congress About User Data – The FederalistNext: Shadow Work Journals Are a Huge TikTok Trend, But How Do They … – Allure Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
