Chad’s new military regime; exclude Myanmar leader from Asian summit; Syria suspended from chemical weapons treaty; prioritize workplace safety in Georgia; gunmen attack university in Nigeria; and US should prioritize maternal health.

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A jury has convicted former US police officer Derek Chauvin of second-degree murder for killing George Floyd. More needs to be done to address systemic policing problems. Policy changes that support community growth will improve safety and reduce police violence.

 

Chad’s transitional military council should respect human rights and lead Chadians to a free and fair election after the death of president Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno.

Southeastern Asian countries should disinvite Myanmar junta leader from the Jakarta Summit that will discuss the military coup that plunged the country into crisis.

Member states of the Chemical Weapons Convention have suspended Syria for violating the treaty.

Gunmen have reportedly attacked a university in northern Nigeria and abducted students. 

App-based employers set unrealistic targets for couriers in Georgia, overlooking workplace safety

And finally, civil rights groups in the United States have urged the president to ensure maternal health crisis is the center of focus in the US domestic climate policy.