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Rights expert condemns death of Palestinian doctor in Israeli custody, urges independent inquiry
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Rights expert condemns death of Palestinian doctor in Israeli custody, urges independent inquiry

Dr. Adnan Al Bursh, 50, the head of the orthopaedic department at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, died on April 19, 2024, in Ofer prison, a detention facility in the...

17 May 2024 · 3 min read

World News in Brief: Children in eastern DR Congo, Iran death sentence, support for Haiti
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World News in Brief: Children in eastern DR Congo, Iran death sentence, support for Haiti

Concluding a five-day visit to the region, UNICEF Deputy Director Ted Chaiban noted that fighting has reached new heights and created the worst humanitarian crisis there since 2003.He highlighted growing...

15 May 2024 · 4 min read

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No aid getting into Gaza, says UN aid agency

“We’re not receiving any aid, the crossing area has ongoing military operations and is an active war zone,” said Scott Anderson, from the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, in...

14 May 2024 · 2 min read

Dealing with ‘unknowns’ flying in high-conflict Haiti
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Dealing with ‘unknowns’ flying in high-conflict Haiti

Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, is gripped by insecurity due to gang violence and now UNHAS, which is managed by the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) is the only option for humanitarian...

14 May 2024 · 4 min read

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Haiti: UNICEF ensures thousands have safe drinking water

Port-au-Prince has been in the grip of armed groups for several years now, and roughly two months ago they launched coordinated attacks which paralyzed the metropolitan area. Since then, UNICEF, alongside...

12 May 2024 · 3 min read

Somalia urged to take ‘concrete action’ against officials who violate citizens’ rights
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Somalia urged to take ‘concrete action’ against officials who violate citizens’ rights

Concluding an official visit to the Horn of Africa nation Isha Dyfan highlighted the impact on civilians, especially women and children, who continue to bear the brunt of deadly attacks...

12 May 2024 · 3 min read