UN steps up support to Malawi following deadly cyclone

PNP DeskMarch 15, 2023September 11, 202405 mins

The storm – which has been raging since 6 February – made landfall for a second time on the African continent over the weekend, barreling into Malawi on Monday, and strong winds and torrential rains continue to cause extensive damage and loss of life in 10 districts. Weather hampering efforts “We are mobilizing additional teams,…

IOM steps up support as Rohingya refugee numbers rise in Southeast Asia

PNP DeskJanuary 31, 2023September 9, 202403 mins

Almost 3,300 arrived in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand last year, the UN agency said, a roughly 290 per cent rise over the 850 people recorded in 2021. IOM urged States in the region to work collectively to provide life-saving care and support to the refugees to prevent loss of life at sea during the migration journey….