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India flags humanitarian concerns, air strikes, and trade restrictions at
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
India raised concerns over humanitarian challenges, cross-border violence, and trade restrictions affecting Afghanistan during a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) briefing on the situation in the country. Delivering India's statement at the meeting, Permanent Representative Ambassador H
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Over 4.8 million Afghan migrants return since 2023, population rises 12%:
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Over 4.8 million Afghans have returned since late 2023, raising Afghanistan's population by 12%. UNHCR warns many returnees are women and children, raising humanitarian concerns, and urges regional dialogue to ensure safe, dignified returns and support reintegration.
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"Such matches should not happen": Manoj Tiwary reacts to Bangladesh T20 Wo
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has shared a strong opinion amid Bangladesh's uncertainty to travel to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup, saying that sporting ties should not continue when humanitarian concerns are involved.
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Iran to deport "around two million undocumented Afghan migrants" amid regi
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Iran has announced plans to deport two million undocumented Afghan migrants, with officials saying the process will follow legal procedures and dignity. The move comes as Pakistan prepares its own repatriation drive, raising humanitarian concerns over poverty, unemployment, and Taliban restr
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Germany halts export of "military equipment" to Israel for use in Gaza
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The German government has announced that it will suspend all military equipment exports to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip, citing growing humanitarian concerns and increasing ambiguity around Israel's military objectives in the ongoing conflict.
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Slovenia becomes first EU nation to ban arms trade with Israel over Gaza w
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Slovenia has become the first EU country to ban all weapons trade with Israel over the Gaza war. Citing humanitarian concerns, it also barred two Israeli ministers and recognized Palestinian statehood, Al Jazeera reported. The move comes as global pressure grows over Israel's actions in Gaza
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EU pushes to review trade pact with Israel in wake of humanitarian concern
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
The EU in its statement noted that Humanitarian principles matter for every conflict around the world and should be applied consistently in every warzone.
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IDF strikes key Hamas commanders as Gaza crisis deepens
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced the targeted killing of key Hamas commanders in Gaza, citing intelligence-based operations. Meanwhile, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff blamed Hamas for renewed fighting, as Israeli airstrikes continued across Gaza and Lebanon. Humanitarian concerns
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Israeli govt approves regular fuel deliveries to Gaza amid humanitarian co
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The tankers, carrying a total of 60,000 litres of diesel fuel, were authorised for use by international organisations, particularly the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), according to Israeli military spokesperson Rear Adm Daniel Hagari.
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Tharoor applauds India's abstention of vote in UNSC on humanitarian concer
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday applauded India's abstention from the vote in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on a resolution that exempts humanitarian aid efforts from sanctions.
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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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Doha hosts discussion on Afghanistan's humanitarian situation
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Doha [Qatar], March 4 (ANI): Amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, Doha hosted a round-table discussion on the current and future of the war-ravaged country.
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