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Ukraine: Civilians injured, miners killed, in separate Russian attacks

Matthias Schmale was “appalled” by the attacks in Dnipro, Kharkiv and Kyiv, noting that many more people in several regions – including Dnipro, Odesa and Vinnitsya – are facing power outages. “Systematic attacks by the Russian Federation Armed Forces…

4 February 2026 · 2 min read

In Washington, Fletcher presses for action as Sudan war grinds on
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In Washington, Fletcher presses for action as Sudan war grinds on

Speaking at a donor conference in Washington, DC, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher warned that the brutal conflict, famine and mass displacement are pushing millions of civilians deeper into…

4 February 2026 · 2 min read

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Gaza: Limited Rafah crossing reopening sparks hope – but also ‘massive trepidation’

The sole border point with Egypt is a lifeline to the world – including for thousands of severely ill or injured Palestinians who require medical treatment outside the enclave, where last October’s fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues to hold. The development comes, however, following reports of violence over…

3 February 2026 · 5 min read