‘No words’ to explain people’s suffering in Türkiye: A UN Resident Coordinator blog

‘No words’ to explain people’s suffering in Türkiye: A UN Resident Coordinator blog

A $1 billion appeal was launched by the UN on 16 February to assist 5.2 million people affected by the earthquake, including the 1.9 million people who were made homeless and who are now living in tents and temporary shelters. Mr. Rodriguez gave UN News his impressions after visiting some of the most devastated communities. “February 6,…

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Israel-Palestine: UN envoy gravely concerned over killings and retaliatory attacks

Israel-Palestine: UN envoy gravely concerned over killings and retaliatory attacks

Mr. Wennesland said he was gravely concerned by the deteriorating security situation in the occupied West Bank, particularly the violence in Huwwara that erupted over the past 24 hours.  “My condolences to the family of the two Israeli brothers killed in a shooting attack yesterday by a Palestinian perpetrator and to the family of the…

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UN and partners appeal for $4.3 billion for aid operations in Yemen

UN and partners appeal for $4.3 billion for aid operations in Yemen

Despite a six-month truce last year, widespread suffering persists mainly due to the deteriorating economy and the collapse of basic services.  UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the truce “delivered real dividends for people” following years of death, displacement, destruction, starvation and suffering. Funding and commitment  However, humanitarian needs continue to soar as more than 21…

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Human Rights Council: Russia responsible for ‘widespread death and destruction’ in Ukraine

Human Rights Council: Russia responsible for ‘widespread death and destruction’ in Ukraine

Speaking only days since a large majority of the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine, the UN chief stressed that Russia’s decision to go to war against its neighbour on 24 February 2022 had unleashed “widespread death, destruction and displacement”. Also present at the opening…

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Sharjeel Memon, one day show eating kebab at a shop, Imran Ismail's challenge

Sharjeel Memon, one day show eating kebab at a shop, Imran Ismail’s challenge

Former Sindh Governor Imran Ismail challenged Provincial Minister Sharjeel Memon. During the press conference at Insaaf House Karachi, Imran Ismail challenged that Sharjeel Memon should show up eating kebabs at any shop on any day. He said that inflation has become a problem in the country, long marches were conducted against inflation in the past….

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Saudi Arabia signed an agreement to supply Ukraine with 400 million dollars

Saudi Arabia signed an agreement to supply Ukraine with 400 million dollars

Officials of Saudi Arabia and Ukraine are signing the agreement. Saudi Arabia has signed an agreement and memorandum of understanding to provide $400 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine. This was announced by Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry on Sunday, following a high-level delegation’s visit to Kiev. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan led the…

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