Australia advices its citizens to exercise ‘high degree of caution’ amid Presidential election The Australian Government on Wednesday updated its travel advisory issuing Level 2 amber colour warning, advising its nationals to exercise a ‘high degree of caution’ when travelling to Sri Lanka. The advisory notes that Sri Lanka is due to hold its Presidential elections on 21 September where public demonstrations can occur throughout the country before, during and after polls and may become violent. It recommends Australian nationals to avoid areas impacted by demonstrations. “Demonstrations can lead to disruptions to traffic and public transport. Follow the advice of local authorities and monitor the media for updates,” it reads. To stay safe during periods of unrest, the advisory recommends avoiding protests and large gatherings. It also highlights that Sri Lanka has temporarily suspended its eVisa application system. “You can apply for a visa on arrival to Sri Lanka at ...
40,000 and counting: the struggle to keep track of Gaza deaths
40,000 and counting: the struggle to keep track of Gaza deaths
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With Gaza largely in ruins after more than 10 months of war, the Hamas-run territory's health ministry has struggled to count the death toll, which on Thursday surpassed 40,000.
Israel has repeatedly questioned the credibility of the daily figures put out by the ministry and US President Joe Biden did so too in the early stages of the war.
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But several United Nations agencies that operate in Gaza have said the figures are credible and they are frequently cited by international organisations.
Two AFP correspondents witnessed health facilities enter deaths in the ministry's database.
Gaza health officials first identify bodies by visual recognition from a relative or friend, or by recovering personal items.
The deceased's details, including name, gender, birth date and ID number, are then entered in the health ministry's digital database.
If bodies are unrecognisable or unclaimed, staff record the death under a number, noting all available information.
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