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New York (VNA) – A Vietnamese representative strongly condemned attacks on innocent civilians in West Africa and the Sahel while attending the United Nations Security Council’s online conference on January 11. The diplomat also called on parties to implement the International Humanitarian Law to ensure legitimate benefits of local people, as well as facilitate humanitarian activities in the areas. Minister Counsellor Nguyen Phuong Tra, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, said Vietnam took note of the complexity of the political situation in West Africa and the Sahel during the past few months, when elections in some countries were marred with tensions and challenges. She called on all stakeholders in these countries to work toward consensus on areas of disagreement so that the incoming elections of 2021 could take place in an inclusive, transparent, credible and peaceful manner. The Vietnamese diplomat commended the Economic Community of … [Read more...] about Vietnam condemns attacks on civilians in West Africa, Sahel

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Istanbul Basaksehir's staff wait in a bus outisde the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on December 8, 2020 after suspended UEFA Champions League group H football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Istanbul Basaksehir FK was postponed on December 9. Paris Saint-Germain's decisive Champions League game with Istanbul Basaksehir was suspended today in the first half as the players walked off amid allegations of racism by one of the match officials. The row erupted after Basaksehir assistant coach Pierre Webo, the former Cameroon international, was shown a red card during a fierce row on the touchline with staff from the Turkish club appearing to accuse the Romanian fourth official of using a racist term.(FRANCK FIFE / AFP) The row erupted after Basaksehir assistant coach Pierre Webo, the former Cameroon international, was shown a red card during a fierce row on the touchline with staff from the Turkish club accusing the fourth official, Sebastian Coltescu, of using a racist … [Read more...] about PSG v Basaksehir Champions League game suspended after alleged racist abuse by official

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