Haiti: International community asked to act fast 'in name of victims' of gang violence

Haiti: Multinational mission and the “inexorable requirement to restore security conditions”

Media reports suggest that infrastructure for the mission is being put in place as supplies arrive by air into the capital, Port-au-Prince. Here’s what you need to know about what happens next: Why is an international security mission necessary? Haiti is wracked by violence that has escalated to unprecedented levels. In an address to the…

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Syria: WHO Regional Director calls for greater investment in health sector

Lives are at risk, and “the cost of inaction is simply too high”,  Dr. Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, said in a statement on Saturday after concluding a five-day visit to Syria. She expressed grave concern over the complexities and challenges facing the population and humanitarian operations on the ground. “The…

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Karachi;  Joint operation of Rangers and police, most wanted accused of Lyari gang arrested

Karachi; Joint operation of Rangers and police, most wanted accused of Lyari gang arrested

Sindh Rangers and Police conducted a joint operation near Yusuf Goth Bus Terminal. File photo Karachi: Sindh Rangers and Police arrested the most wanted accused of Lyari gang involved in drug supply, extortion, blackmailing, kidnapping for ransom, robbery and other crimes in a joint operation near Yusuf Goth Bus Terminal. According to the details, Sindh…

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