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UN Says Its Humanitarian Convoy Hit By Russian Drones In Ukraine
A United Nations humanitarian convoy was hit by Russian drones while delivering aid to a front-line area in southern Ukraine, the UN's Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Ukraine said on social media.
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383 Aid Workers Killed In 2024, Nearly Half In Gaza: UN
A record 383 aid workers were killed in global hotspots in 2024, nearly half of them in Gaza during the war between Israel and Hamas.
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As Gaza Starves, A Look At Historic Use Of Famine As Weapon of War
There is increasing evidence that "widespread starvation, malnutrition and disease" are driving a rise in hunger-related deaths" in Gaza, a group of United Nations and aid organizations have repeatedly warned.
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Israel Eases Gaza Blockade, But Aid Still Fails To Reach Starving People
Israel had blocked food entirely from entering Gaza for 2.5 months starting in March. Since it eased the blockade in late May, it allowed in a trickle of aid trucks for the UN, about 70 a day on average, according to official Israeli figures.
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50,000 People Displaced In Myanmar After Ethnic Violence: UN
Almost 50,000 people have been displaced by fighting in northern Myanmar after an alliance of ethnic armed groups launched an offensive against the military two weeks ago, the United Nations said Friday.
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Australia Provides $5 Million To Afghanistan In Humanitarian Aid
Amid the escalating challenges of poverty and unemployment in Afghanistan, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that Australia is providing $5 million in humanitarian aid, Khaama Press reported.
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Afghan Women Facing "Alarming Rollback" On Rights Under Taliban: UN Official
UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Martin Griffiths called out the Taliban for reopening girls' schools in a statement and said that the situation of Afghan women and girls is very regressing.
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41 Million Affected By South Asia Flooding, Situation Could Worsen: United Nations
Almost 41 million people have been affected by flooding and landslides in India, Bangladesh and Nepal and there is possibility the situation could deteriorate further as rains continue in some flood- affected areas, a UN agency said.
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North Korea Flood Death Toll Rises To 133 With 395 Missing: UN
The death toll from severe flooding in the northeast of North Korea has risen to 133 with another 395 missing, the UN said.
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Fiji Cyclone Leaves Trail Of Destruction, 5 Dead
Fiji was assessing the damage today after one of the most powerful storms recorded in the southern hemisphere tore through the Pacific island nation, flattening remote villages and killing at least five people.
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UN Says Its Humanitarian Convoy Hit By Russian Drones In Ukraine
A United Nations humanitarian convoy was hit by Russian drones while delivering aid to a front-line area in southern Ukraine, the UN's Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Ukraine said on social media.
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383 Aid Workers Killed In 2024, Nearly Half In Gaza: UN
A record 383 aid workers were killed in global hotspots in 2024, nearly half of them in Gaza during the war between Israel and Hamas.
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As Gaza Starves, A Look At Historic Use Of Famine As Weapon of War
There is increasing evidence that "widespread starvation, malnutrition and disease" are driving a rise in hunger-related deaths" in Gaza, a group of United Nations and aid organizations have repeatedly warned.
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Israel Eases Gaza Blockade, But Aid Still Fails To Reach Starving People
Israel had blocked food entirely from entering Gaza for 2.5 months starting in March. Since it eased the blockade in late May, it allowed in a trickle of aid trucks for the UN, about 70 a day on average, according to official Israeli figures.
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50,000 People Displaced In Myanmar After Ethnic Violence: UN
Almost 50,000 people have been displaced by fighting in northern Myanmar after an alliance of ethnic armed groups launched an offensive against the military two weeks ago, the United Nations said Friday.
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Australia Provides $5 Million To Afghanistan In Humanitarian Aid
Amid the escalating challenges of poverty and unemployment in Afghanistan, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that Australia is providing $5 million in humanitarian aid, Khaama Press reported.
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Afghan Women Facing "Alarming Rollback" On Rights Under Taliban: UN Official
UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Martin Griffiths called out the Taliban for reopening girls' schools in a statement and said that the situation of Afghan women and girls is very regressing.
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41 Million Affected By South Asia Flooding, Situation Could Worsen: United Nations
Almost 41 million people have been affected by flooding and landslides in India, Bangladesh and Nepal and there is possibility the situation could deteriorate further as rains continue in some flood- affected areas, a UN agency said.
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North Korea Flood Death Toll Rises To 133 With 395 Missing: UN
The death toll from severe flooding in the northeast of North Korea has risen to 133 with another 395 missing, the UN said.
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Fiji Cyclone Leaves Trail Of Destruction, 5 Dead
Fiji was assessing the damage today after one of the most powerful storms recorded in the southern hemisphere tore through the Pacific island nation, flattening remote villages and killing at least five people.
