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Daily Wrap 11 September 2020 © UNESCO Guterres condemns killing of journalists, following beheading of Mexican crime reporter Following the gruesome death of a Mexican journalist specializing in crime reporting, who was found beheaded on Wednesday, UN chief António Guterres has issued a statement condemning the increasing number of attacks made on media workers worldwide. Law and Crime Prevention Kseniya Halubovich Belarus: UN chief deeply concerned over use of force against peaceful protesters Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday expressed deep concern over the continued use of force against peaceful protestors in Belarus and detention of those exercising their legitimate democratic rights. Peace and Security WHO/Lindsay Mackenzie WHO warns against potential Ebola spread in DR Congo and beyond Ebola is spreading in a western province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), raising fears that the disease could reach neighbouring Republic of Congo and even the capital, Kinshasa, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.    Health Unsplash/Claudio Schwarz Switzerland: Draft anti-terrorism law sets 'dangerous precedent', rights experts warn A proposed new anti-terrorism law in Switzerland could set a dangerous precedent for the suppression of political dissent worldwide, a group of five independent UN human rights experts warned on Friday.  Human Rights © UNICEF/Ron Haviv VII Photo New fires at Greek island refugee camp destroy last remaining shelters Fresh fires at a Greek island centre for thousands of refugees and migrants, have destroyed all remaining accommodation for those affected by the initial blaze on Tuesday evening. Migrants and Refugees Coronavirus Portal & News Updates Readers can find information and guidance on the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) from the UN, World Health Organization and UN agencies here. For daily news updates from UN News, click here. unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences