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UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric says that UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is "shocked by the reported death" of Russia's opposition figure Alexei Navalny. "The Secretary-General expresses his condolences to Mr. Navalny's family and calls for a full, credible, and transparent investigation into the circumstances of Mr. Navalny's reported death in custody," Stephane Dujarric tells a press conference. SOUNDBITE
The EU home affairs commissioner Ylva Johansson expresses concern over Niger's military rulers repealing a law against migrant-trafficking, saying "there is a huge risk that this will cause new deaths in the desert" and that this would mean "more people also trying to cross the Mediterranean today to get to the EU." SOUNDBITE
The White House is "extremely concerned" after clashes inside Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound and urges restraint by both Israelis and Palestinians. "It is imperative now more than ever that Israelis and Palestinians work together to deescalate tensions and restore calm," White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tells reporters during a briefing in Washington. SOUNDBITE
On a trip to Calais, French Minister of the Interior Gérald Darmanin calls for a "very tough, coordinated, international response" after the death of at least 31 migrants in the Channel and called on other European countries concerned to fight against smugglers "like we fight against terrorists". SOUNDBITE
US State Department spokesperson Ned Price calls for Belarus to stop "orchestrating" an influx of migrants at the Polish border, blaming strongman Alexander Lukashenko for the "coercion of vulnerable people." SOUNDBITE
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.
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