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UN condemns strikes on civilians in Sudan
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
In a statement issued on Sunday, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami condemned the strike on the Sabreen market and attacks on several residential neighbourhoods in Omdurman, Khartoum State in which she said that over 60 people have been
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US special envoy, UNAMA official discuss humanitarian and economic conditi
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The UNAMA Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan, Resident Coordinator, and Humanitarian Coordinator, Indrika Ratwatte, met with US Special Representative Thomas West to discuss the humanitarian and economic conditions in Afghanistan as well as help for Afghan refugees.
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Afghanistan world's sixth vulnerable, least ready country to address impac
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Afghanistan Daniel Peter Endres has said that Afghanistan ranks as the world's sixth vulnerable, least-ready country to address the impacts of climate change, TOLO News reported. TOLO News is an Afghan news channel.
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UN official lauds ERC's humanitarian, developmental role in Syria
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Muhannad Hadi, United Nations (UN) Assistant Secretary-General and Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Syrian Crisis, commended the humanitarian and developmental efforts of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) in Syria, especially in response to the effects of the earthquake that hit the c
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Corruption plagues flood relief efforts in Pakistan: Reports
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 15 (ANI): A UN official has expressed concerns regarding the use of flood assistance in Pakistan, amid the country's continuing struggle to procure sufficient aid to recover from losses from the unprecedented disaster.
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UN dramatically hikes Pakistan flood aid appeal
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 3 (ANI): The United Nations has revised its humanitarian appeal for Pakistan five-fold as it seeks to control a rise in water-borne diseases after an unprecedented flood situation in the country that has claimed over 1700 lives.
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Pakistan: Data reveals corruption in delivery of foreign aid to flood vict
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 15 (ANI): Amid the reeling crisis in Pakistan due to floods, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Julien Harneis on Wednesday said that out of USD 150 million in foreign assistance received by the South-Asian country, only USD 38.35 million amo
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UN relief chief stresses need to stay and deliver for all Afghans
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US], August 30 (ANI): Humanitarians have stayed and delivered in Afghanistan in the year since the Taliban takeover and it is imperative that the international community continues to do the same while the de facto authorities must also do their part, the Security Council heard on M
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UN chief condemns attack at cricket stadium in Kabul that killed 19
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], July 30 (ANI): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the attack at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium, which killed at least 19 civilians.
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Talking to the Taliban 'only way forward' in Afghanistan: UN official
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
New York [US], June 24 (ANI): The devastating earthquake this week is just one of several emergencies facing Afghanistan, and continued dialogue with the Taliban remains the only way to address ongoing challenges in the country, the top UN official said on Thursday.
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UN urges emergency development measures in Lebanon amid crisis
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New York [US], April 28 (ANI/Xinhua): Najat Rochdi, the UN resident and humanitarian coordinator for Lebanon, urged Lebanese authorities on Thursday to adopt emergency development measures amid the current humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, a statement by Lebanon's Council of Ministers reported
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UN condemns attack on worshippers in Kunduz Province
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], April 23 (ANI): The UN Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Humanitarian Coordinator for Afghanistan, Ramiz Alakbarov, expressed his deep sorrow over Friday afternoon's horrific attack in Kunduz province which has reportedly killed dozens of people.
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