Afghanistan: Aid efforts rapidly expand as post-quake death toll rises

Afghanistan: Aid efforts rapidly expand as post-quake death toll rises

“The United Nations and our partners in Afghanistan are coordinating with the de facto authorities to swiftly assess needs and provide emergency assistance,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said. UN agencies, partners, and the de facto authorities continued to mount emergency operations. Initial assessments indicated that the 6.3 magnitude quake that struck 40 kilometres west of…

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Israeli-Palestinian death toll highest since 2005: UN envoy

Israeli-Palestinian death toll highest since 2005: UN envoy

It represents the highest number of fatalities since 2005 and reflects “concerning trends” seen in recent months throughout the Occupied Palestinian Territory “Palestinians and Israelis are killed and injured in near daily violence – including just hours before this briefing when another fatal shooting attack killed an Israeli in the West Bank,” he said, speaking…

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