The 44-year-old, who lives with his elderly father and stepmother in an alley in Vinh Long City, the province’s capital, has a speech impairment in addition to his facial disfigurement and many health issues, which has led people to give him the nickname ‘Ba Lep.’ Because of his facial deformity and speech impairment, Hien often finds that many people do not want to talk to him, especially young children who are put off by his appearance. “Only birds feel comfortable in my presence,” Hien said with some effort. According to the owner of a food stall nearby, rain or shine, the man feeds sparrows with uncooked rice while sitting outside. He also ventured out with a mask on during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreaks that began in late February to make sure the flocks had a full stomach as shops and restaurants shut down, and no public gatherings meant no leftovers for them to scavenge on. For such a gentle, loving man, life is a constant fight against what he sees...
The Noor brothers, Sabir and Abid, were reportedly taken into custody during a security operation earlier this month, plunging their family into a state of distress as they desperately seek information about their sons’ whereabouts. Enforced disappearances have become an all-too-familiar tragedy for families in Balochistan in recent times. “Over a 25-year period, an estimated 55,000 people are believed to have suffered a similar fate, with the region bearing the scars of a tumultuous history of human rights abuses. The ongoing protest sheds light on the escalating crisis, as communities unite to demand justice amid a climate of fear and uncertainty for those still missing,” reports indicate. The plea from the Noor family for the safe return of their sons resonates with countless other families across the region who have endured comparable ordeals. Activists and local residents have come together, staging demonstrations across Balochistan to bring attention not only to the...
A truck battles against the strong winds and loses control, overturning on the road to Hai Van Tunnel, the longest road tunnel in Southeast Asia, connecting Da Nang city and Thua Thien-Hue province. The ferocious winds bring down numerous trees, creating obstacles and causing difficulties for drivers on the road to Hai Van Tunnel. Local authorities have temporarily prohibited all vehicles from using the Hai Van Tunnel to ensure the safety of commuters. The powerful gales have toppled several trees, blocking the streets of Da Nang. Residents of Da Nang city are advised to stay indoors and limit outdoor activities from October 27 to October 28 for their own safety. Local authorities in Da Nang continue to implement safety measures for vessels and maritime activities. Boats are kept in the harbor, and those at sea are advised to seek safe shelter. Volunteers gear up to evacuate people to safer locations, ensuring they are ...
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