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Libya
Tripoli Attack Condemned
The only functioning airport in Libya’s capital, Tripoli, was targeted in an air strike on Monday. Ghassan Salame, the UN’s Libya envoy, said that this attack violated a humanitarian law which prohibits attacks on civilian infrastructure. The UN is holding General Khalifa Haftar, leader of the Libyan National Army, responsible for the attack. Prime Minister Fayez al-Serraj has accused Haftar of trying to carry out a coup. Other attacks including the most recent air strike have caused 3,400 people to flee from the area. Many international powers, including the U.S., have started to withdraw troops from the country due to the escalated fighting.
This map depicts the location of Tripoli and regions occupied by Haftar’s forces and forces loyal to the UN. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: BBC
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World
Drug-Resistant Fungus
A deadly, drug-resistant fungus – Candida auris – has been spreading in hospitals around the world, heightening fears of a global health threat. Candida auris infections have been recorded in the United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Japan, South Korea, India, South Africa, Kuwait, Colombia, Venezuela, and Pakistan. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as of March 29, there have been 587 confirmed clinical cases of Candida auris infections in the United States alone. The fungus can enter the bloodstream and spread throughout the body, causing serious infections and death, especially in people with weakened immune systems.
This infographic explains how the fungus spreads and highlights the countries affected by the pathogen. Click on the infographic to learn more.
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Malaysia
Water Tensions
Singapore and Malaysia are working towards easing tensions over their water agreements, through which Singapore receives water from Malaysia. The agreement was made with UN support in 1965 when Singapore officially left Malaysia, however, in the past 60 years, the Johor River – Singapore’s Malaysian source of water – has become increasingly polluted, threatening Singapore’s water supply and political stability between the two nations. In a joint press briefing, the prime ministers from each country both agreed to amicably resolve the disputes before the situation becomes dire, as well as resolve other long-standing disputes over airspace and maritime boundaries.
This map depicts the Johor river catchment area in Malaysia, Singapore’s source of water. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: Which strait connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean?
A: Strait of Gibraltar
The Strait of Gibraltar lies between Southern Spain and Northwest Africa. It is 36 miles (58 km) long and only 8 miles (13 km) wide. The Strait is a vital shipping route for the region.
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