An estimated 3,700 tons of low-grade fuel oil spilled into the Kerch Strait following damage to two Russian ships, the Volgoneft 239 and Volgoneft 212, during stormy weather. The spill has not yet reached the shore, with one sailor reported dead and another ship left damaged and adrift. Greenpeace Ukraine expressed concern over the environmental impact of the spill in the important global shipping route, calling for additional sanctions on Russian tankers.
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Displaced people in DR Congo face uncertain future after fleeing Goma
The Kanyaruchinya camp for displaced people in the DRC near Goma is now empty after 100,000 residents fled following an offensive by Rwanda-backed M23 fighters. The region has a history of conflict involving armed groups, with residents facing suffering, hunger, and poor living conditions. Displaced individuals are uncertain about returning home, with concerns about their future and the challenges they will face, including hunger and destroyed homes. Full Article
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