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World
Pandemic Related Violence
Over the past few months, new laws and restrictions meant to contain the spread of COVID-19 have been introduced by governments in countries across the globe. These measures, including stay-at-home orders, have led to increased violence in some places. The PeaceTech Lab COVID-19 Violence Tracker categorizes and visualizes reports of violence the world is experiencing as a result of the virus. The map shows that in Kenya and Nigeria, more people have died from police brutality enforcing COVID-19 curfews than those who have died as a result of the virus. In some countries, including the United States, reports of domestic violence have increased following stay-at-home orders. By collecting, mapping, and analyzing the threats and harm being inflicted across societies, the project aims to better understand and predict COVID-related violence.
This map depicts the locations around the world where violent incidents or threats have occurred as a result of the pandemic. All COVID-19 updates will be displayed in a red box.
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Ethiopia
Filling the Nile Dam
Tensions are rising between Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt as agreements for the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) are stalled while the dam’s water levels have risen. Ethiopia began construction on GERD in 2011 and anticipated to fill the dam this month. However, Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia failed to agree on the terms of the the $4.2 billion dollar project this week. Both Sudan and Egypt are accusing Ethiopia of filling the lake behind the dam before an agreement is reached. Ethiopia denies all claims, and blames the filling of the lake on seasonal heavy rainfall. Without a consensus on GERD, the suspected filling of the Nile dam could result in troubling conflict for the region.
This map depicts the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Project in Ethiopia, where the country is suspected of filling the reservoir. Click on the map to learn more.
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Russia
Siberian Heatwave Continues
Siberia has been experiencing weather far outside the norm this year. According to an analysis by the Met Office UK, the prolonged heatwave was 600 times more likely to occur because of human-caused climate change. Since January, Siberia has been averaging 9 degrees over typical temperatures, hitting a record-breaking 100.4°F (38°C) last month. The hot conditions sparked wildfires that burned more than 2.8 million acres in late June, which released approximately 56 million tons of carbon dioxide. The researchers say the current Siberian heat has also contributed to making the global average temperature for the first five months of 2020 the second-hottest on record.
This map depicts the heatwave in Siberia. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: Which African country holds the title of being the westernmost?
A: Cabo Verde
While Senegal holds the title of being the most western on continental Africa, Cabo Verde, also called Cape Verde, is in fact the most western African country. Situated approximately 385 miles (620 km) off the west coast of Africa, Cabo Verde covers a total area of 1,557 sq miles (4,033 sq km) and consists of nine inhabited islands, one uninhabited island, and various islets. During the 16th century the islands became an infamous slave-trading center and by the 19th century an important stopping point for transatlantic sea traffic.
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Q: Which freshwater lake is the only one in the world to contain oceanic animal life such as sharks, swordfish, and tarpon?
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