Canada: Global AIDS conference kicks off amid fury over visas
By DW
29 July 2022 |
11:58 am
Canada is hosting this year's International AIDS Conference. The event has been billed as a chance for "the world to come together." However, visa issues are causing frustration for would-be attendees from Africa.
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