YamandĂș Orsi, candidate for the Broad Front in Uruguay, won the presidential runoff election, defeating the conservative ruling coalition. Orsi, a former history teacher, promised national dialogue and unity in his victory speech. With a nearly 90% voter turnout, Orsi’s win marks a return of the Broad Front to power in Uruguay.
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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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