Waste and health crises are escalating in Cuba due to a US-imposed fuel blockade, while a train derailed in Switzerland amid avalanche warnings. Additionally, Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev accused Russia of deliberately attacking the Azerbaijani embassy in Kyiv. These events, along with the tragic story of an Iranian protester's family being forced to pay for the bullet that killed their son, highlight a complex global landscape.
In Havana, Cuba, the fuel crisis, a consequence of the US-imposed blockade, has severely hampered waste collection, leading to a buildup of refuse on the streets. According to Al Jazeera, only 44 of Havana's 106 rubbish trucks were operational due to fuel shortages, slowing down collection. This has resulted in waste piling up on street corners, as reported by Reuters.
Meanwhile, in Switzerland, a regional train derailed near Goppenstein on Monday, injuring five people. The accident occurred amid heavy snowfall and at an altitude of 1,216 meters (4,000 feet), according to the AFP news agency. Police indicated that an avalanche may have crossed the tracks shortly before the train passed. The risk of avalanches in the region had reached its second-highest level at the time.
Adding to the global news, Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev stated that Russia deliberately attacked the Azerbaijani embassy and its infrastructure in Kyiv. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Aliyev said that the attacks occurred even after Baku provided Moscow with the coordinates of its diplomatic missions, as reported by Euronews.
In Iran, the family of a protester, Hooman, was forced to pay for the bullet that killed him during recent demonstrations. Sky News reported that Nasrin, Hooman's aunt, shared the painful details, stating, "They had to pay for the bullet that killed their son." The 37-year-old had joined protests against the regime in Lahijan before his death.
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