World News in Brief: New relief window in Gaza, sexual violence in Sudan, new action against chemical weapons

World News in Brief: New relief window in Gaza, sexual violence in Sudan, new action against chemical weapons

The latest update from UN aid coordination office OCHA indicated that two hospitals in Gaza City, Al Ahli and As Sahaba, had received a total of 10,500 litres of fuel, which is enough to operate their generators for about seven days. But humanitarians have warned that despite the pause in fighting, much more aid is…

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Window to reach climate goals ‘rapidly closing’, UN report warns

Window to reach climate goals ‘rapidly closing’, UN report warns

Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which issued the report, called for “greater ambition and accelerating action”. “I urge governments to carefully study the findings of the report and ultimately understand what it means for them and the ambitious action they must take next. It is the same…

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Iraq must seize ‘brief window of opportunity’ to turn tide of instability

Iraq must seize ‘brief window of opportunity’ to turn tide of instability

Highlighting recent achievements and challenges ahead following a year of tensions and political discord, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert said the hope is that the confirmation of the new Government will provide an opportunity to structurally address the many pressing issues. ‘Glass half full’  “Effecting meaningful change will take time, as this can only happen through structural change…

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