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Afghanistan facing catastrophic food crisis: World Bank
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
According to the report, the seven food crisis-hit countries include Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Haiti, Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen.
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More than 530 killed in Haiti gang violence: UN
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to the statement released by the OHCHR, Spokesperson Marta Hurtado said that from January to 15 March, a total of 531 people were killed, 300 injured and 277 kidnapped in gang-related incidents that took place mainly in the capital, Port-au-Prince.
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Haiti, Portugal qualify for 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup after playoff vict
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Haiti and Portugal will take part in the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time after the two nations sealed their qualification for the quadrennial football tournament
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Biden administration announces plan to end COVID-19 emergency declarations
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency (PHE) were declared by then-US President Donald Trump's administration in 2020.
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Shortage of cholera vaccines forces WHO shift to single-dose approach
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Since January this year, 29 countries have reported cholera cases, including Haiti, Malawi and Syria which are facing large outbreaks. In comparison, in the previous 5 years, fewer than 20 countries on average reported outbreaks. The global trend is moving towards more numerous, more widespr
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UN moots deploying armed forces to end Haiti's humanitarian crisis
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New York [US], October 10 (ANI): Amid the deteriorating security situation in Haiti, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday called for the security council to consider deploying armed forces to help the country address immense humanitarian concerns.
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Uyghur woman writes memoir about her gory experience inside China's detent
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Beijing [China], September 2 (ANI): In view of a recent UN report that exposed severe human rights violations in China's Xinjiang, Gulbahar Haitiwaji became the first Uyghur woman to write a memoir about her gory experience inside the detention facilities in the region.
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17 Haitian refugees die after boat capsizes in Bahamas
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Nassau [Bahamas], July 25 (ANI): At least 17 people have died after a boat carrying dozens of Haitian refugees capsized off the coast of the Bahamas during a "suspected human smuggling operation".
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India highlights Haiti's multi-dimensional challenges at UNSC
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US], June 17 (ANI): India on Thursday (local time) raised concern over the multi-dimensional challenges Haiti faces in the backdrop of natural calamities and political turmoil at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
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At least 20 dead, thousands displaced after clashes in Haiti: Protection A
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], April 28 (ANI/Sputnik): Gang clashes in the Haitian capital city of Port-au-Prince have resulted in the death of at least 20 people and the displacement of thousands, Haiti's civil protection agency said on Thursday.
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Key suspect in Haitian President murder extradited to US from Dominican Re
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], January 20 (ANI/Sputnik): Rodolphe Jaar, a key suspect in the murder of former Haitian President Jovenel Moise, has been extradited to the United States from the Dominican Republic, media reported.
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UN condemns 'Horrific' killing of two Journalists burned alive in Haiti: S
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New York [US], January 8 (ANI/Sputnik): The United Nations condemns the murder of two journalists who were burned alive by a gang in Haiti, United Nations spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a press briefing on Friday.
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