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Letter of appeal

NGOs urge probe into Holcim Azerbaijan over Lafarge Syria case

A group of Azerbaijani civil society organisations has called for increased scrutiny of Swiss building materials giant Holcim, citing court rulings and ongoing investigations linked to its subsidiary Lafarge's activities during the Syrian conflict.

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Expert View

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo outpacing containment amid conflict and weak healthcare

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is "outpacing containment efforts" amid conflict, weak disease surveillance and limited access to healthcare, according to London-based pharmacist and health commentator Thorrun Govind.

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View from Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan says no alternative can replace key CPC oil export pipeline

Kazakhstan has reiterated that no existing route can replace the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), which carries more than 80% of the country's crude oil exports through Russia to the Black Sea.

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View from Iran

Iran condemns U.S. threats against Oman amid Strait of Hormuz dispute

Iran has strongly condemned U.S. threats to impose sanctions on and bomb Oman following reported talks between Muscat and Tehran on jointly overseeing the Strait of Hormuz, reiterating that the Islamic Republic’s actions in the strategic waterway are “lawful”.

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School Fire

Arrests made in Kenya school dormitory fire that killed at least 16 students

Kenyan authorities have arrested eight students on suspicion of arson following a fire at a girls’ boarding school that killed 16, according to the country’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations. The blaze, which happened in Kenya's Rift Valley, also injured dozens of students.