Citizens told to “eat less” despite North Korean food crisis
By Timothy Cho (pseudonym used); North Korean refugee
Despite the ongoing North Korean food crisis, citizens are being told to “eat less food.” As we approach the end of 2021, some countries are slowly recovering from the impact of the coronavirus – but not North Korea. This country remains completely cut off from the outside world, and North Koreans face starvation. My question is, how will my brothers and sisters survive?
The nation’s leader, Kim Jong-un, recently said that people ‘must eat less food until the country re-opens its borders with China in 2025’ – a shocking request when so many people in North Korea already go hungry every day. According to the UN, at least 10 million people, or 40 percent of the total population, are in need of urgent food aid… [Read More]
Protests Suppressed in Cuba
This month saw, once again, protests suppressed in Cuba. In July 2021, Cuba was affected by several demonstrations that took to the streets with protests calling for greater freedom and changes to the country. This was one of the biggest demonstrations seen in the country in recent decades. And when it happened, the government was not prepared.
As there was no change after these acts, the population decided to return to the streets on November 15, with the same goals in mind. However, what happened was very different from what was idealized by the organizers. Unlike the first demonstration, this time the government was prepared, keeping the protest leaders and their supporters under close surveillance…[Read More]
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