World News in Brief: Dozens killed in Mali ‘summary executions’, Ukraine update, civilian protection in DR Congo

World News in Brief: Dozens killed in Mali ‘summary executions’, Ukraine update, civilian protection in DR Congo

The alleged massacre happened in Welingara village in the Nara region of central Mali on 26 January. Some 30 civilians were also reportedly killed by unidentified gunmen in the Bandiagara region at the weekend. In his call for impartial investigations into the allegations, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights emphasized the need for justice…

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Gaza: Aid operations in peril amid funding crisis

Gaza: Aid operations in peril amid funding crisis

“It’s difficult to imagine that Gazans will survive this crisis without UNRWA…“(we) have received reports that people in the area are grinding bird feed to make flour,” said Thomas White, Director of UNRWA Affairs in Gaza and UN Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory.   Citing “colossal” needs now facing over two million people…

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Stories from the UN Archive: All-star 1950s cast visits European refugee camps

Stories from the UN Archive: All-star 1950s cast visits European refugee camps

The Russian-born actor, filmmaker and photographer was appointed a special consultant to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in connection with World Refugee Year. Ahead of the International Human Fraternity Day, marked annually on 4 February, this week’s #ThrowbackThursday edition focuses on the Hollywood stars who focused on the plight of…

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Imran Khan's children are destined for London, why is it that the children of Pakhtunkhwa are destined for jail?  Maryam Nawaz

Imran Khan’s children are destined for London, why is it that the children of Pakhtunkhwa are destined for jail? Maryam Nawaz

Mengura: Senior vice president of Pakistan Muslim League-N Maryam Nawaz said that if the destiny of Imran Khan’s children is London, then why is the destiny of the children of Pakhtunkhwa in prison? Maryam Nawaz while addressing a public meeting in connection with the general elections said that conspirators do not live forever. Today, Nawaz…

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Stories from the UN Archive: All-star 1950s cast visits European refugee camps

Stories from the UN Archive: All-star 1950s cast visits European refugee camps

The Russian-born actor, filmmaker and photographer was appointed a special consultant to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in connection with World Refugee Year. Ahead of the International Human Fraternity Day, marked annually on 4 February, this week’s #ThrowbackThursday edition focuses on the Hollywood stars who focused on the plight of…

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Threats to political figures before general elections in Pakhtunkhwa

Threats to political figures before general elections in Pakhtunkhwa

Peshawar: Before the general elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, political figures have received threats. According to the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), 15 political figures have received threats from extremists in the context of the general elections in the province. It has been mentioned in the list that former Member of National Assembly Mohsin Dawar has received…

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Binu Qual Program, KP Govt and Al Khidmat sign MoU

Binu Qual Program, KP Govt and Al Khidmat sign MoU

(photo; video screen grab) Peshawar: The Caretaker Government has taken important steps to increase the trained manpower, Signing of Memorandum of Understanding between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board and Al Khidmat Foundation. were done. According to Express News, the MoU signing ceremony was held at the Chief Minister’s House in which Caretaker Chief Minister Khyber…

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