Gaza war: ‘Direct hits’ on more than 200 schools since Israeli bombing began   

Gaza war: ‘Direct hits’ on more than 200 schools since Israeli bombing began   

Satellite imagery pointed to at least 53 schools “totally destroyed” since conflict erupted on 7 October 2023 and a near nine per cent increase in attacks on school premises since mid-February, according to a report by the UN Children’s Fund, (UNICEF) and NGOs the Education Cluster and Save The Children.  The “high trend of attacks…

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Islamabad;  Announcement of winter vacations in private schools and colleges

Islamabad; Announcement of winter vacations in private schools and colleges

Islamabad; Announcement of winter vacations in private schools and colleges Winter vacations have been announced in private schools and colleges of Islamabad. According to details, Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (PEIRA) has announced the winter vacation schedule for all Private Educational Institutions (PEIs) in Islamabad. According to the notification, all private schools and colleges in…

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Restricted fuel deliveries curtail aid efforts in Gaza amid fresh attacks on schools

Restricted fuel deliveries curtail aid efforts in Gaza amid fresh attacks on schools

Fuel restrictions are curtailing aid efforts, the UN agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) said amid reports of fresh attacks on schools and other civilian infrastructure and rising needs among more than 1.5 million displaced Gazans. Fuel deliveries for aid operations have been largely prohibited since Hamas’ attack on Israel on 7 October left at least…

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World News in Brief: ‘Competing’ efforts to rebuild Derna, Myanmar mines threat, schools shut in Burkina Faso

World News in Brief: ‘Competing’ efforts to rebuild Derna, Myanmar mines threat, schools shut in Burkina Faso

Abdoulaye Bathily, who is also UN Special Representative, said that plans floated by different institutions and leaders for reconstruction, run the risk of deepening the existing rift between the internationally recognized Government and rival administration in the east. He added that rebuilding could be impeded without an agreed plan going forward, and that failure to…

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