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US sanctions leader of Sudanese Armed Forces over war crimes, humanitarian
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The US Department of Treasury on Thursday sanctioned Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, the leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF).
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'UAE stands with Lebanon' campaign concludes after collecting around AED19
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Theyab bin Mohamed pointed to the great interest shown by President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in supporting the people of Lebanon, as he ordered the launch of the campaign in early October last year, which continued until 6th January, collecting nearly AED190 million and up to 6,000 tonne
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PoGB: Skardu residents mark fifth day of protest over Parachinar crisis
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Protests in Skardu district of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan [PoGB] have entered their fifth consecutive day, with residents continuing to demand urgent government action to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Parachinar, located in Pakistan's Kurram District.
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Pakistan: Protests continue in Kurram over road closures amid crisis
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Tehsil Council Chairman Agha Muzammil Hussain condemned the government for "besieging" Parachinar, worsening the humanitarian crisis.
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Pakistan: Winter worsens humanitarian crisis in Kurram
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The humanitarian crisis in Kurram, Pakistan, has deepened as severe winter conditions worsen medicine shortages and blockades. Over 50 children have died due to untreated illnesses, with pneumonia emerging as a leading cause. While the provincial government has airlifted supplies, local lead
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Over two million people remain trapped in Gaza: UN agencies
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Over two million people remain trapped in Gaza, struggling to meet basic needs amid worsening conditions, according to UN agencies. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and UNICEF both highlight the growing humanitarian crisis, particularly affecting children, as residents face
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UN says 370,000 people displaced by escalation in Syria
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has estimated that since the escalation of hostilities in Syria, at least 370,000 men, women and children, boys and girls have been displaced, including 100,000 who left their homes more than once.
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Pakistan: Irfan Siddiqui slams PTI for ignoring Kurram tragedy
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui criticised PTI for prioritising unverified claims of fatalities during the Islamabad protest while ignoring the 131 confirmed deaths in Kurram, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Siddiqui expressed his concerns about PTI's selective focus on political casualties and its failure
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UNRWA pausing delivery of aid through Kerem Shalom
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has paused its aid deliveries through the Kerem Shalom crossing, the main point for humanitarian aid into Gaza, citing safety concerns. UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini stated that the rou
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WHO Chief warns of imminent famine in Gaza, calls to scale up efforts
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
WHO's Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Northern Gaza is on the brink of facing an imminent famine if interventions regarding humanitarian aid are not made within days in the area.
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Maryam Nawaz calls for 'smog diplomacy' with India amid rising battle with
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Pakistan Punjab's Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has emphasised the importance of cross-border cooperation with Indian Punjab to address the increasing smog, describing the issue as a humanitarian crisis which requires joint action, Geo TV reported.
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Pakistan: HRCP raises alarm over humanitarian crisis in Kurram amid ongoin
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has raised serious concerns over the humanitarian crisis in Kurram district due to the 17-day closure of the Thall-Parachinar road, which has left residents without essential supplies. The blockade has led to shortages of food, medicine, and fuel, w
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