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UNICEF appeals for USD 2bn to avert collapse of vital social services in A
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], December 8 (ANI): The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has launched its largest-ever single-country appeal to urgently respond to the humanitarian needs of over 24 million people in Afghanistan, half of whom are children.
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Hosted millions of refugees, saved them from massacre when West Pakistan u
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New York [US], December 8 (ANI): Underlining India's commitment to the humanitarian protection of refugees, TS Tirumurti, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, on Tuesday said when West Pakistan unleashed genocide on East Pakistan, India hosted millions of refugees and sav
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France, Qatar jointly deliver 40 tonnes of aid to Afghanistan
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], December 7 (ANI): In a joint humanitarian operation for the Afghan people, France and Qatar have dispatched nearly 40 tonnes of medical equipment, food and winter supplies for international organizations opeating in Afghanistan.
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India, Russia discuss evolving situation in Afghanistan; outline prioritie
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 6 (ANI): India and Russia on Monday discussed the evolving situation in Afghanistan and outlined the priorities which include ensuring the formation of a truly inclusive and representative government, combating terrorism and drug trafficking, providing immediate h
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EU, P5 nations invited to OIC meeting on Afghanistan
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], December 6 (ANI): European Union and the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council have been invited for a meeting on Afghanistan.
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Pakistan to host emergency OIC meeting on Afghanistan on Dec 19
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], December 4 (ANI): Pakistan is set to host a special meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on December 19 regarding the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.
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Taliban discusses humanitarian aid, trade with Chinese envoy in Kabul
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], December 4 (ANI): Taliban appointed foreign minister Amir Khan Motaqi on Saturday met the Chinese Ambassador to Kabul Wang Yu and discussed the issues of humanitarian aid, trade, and development in Afghanistan.
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'Missing India factor dents Afghanistan's progress after Taliban takeover'
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], December 4 (ANI): With Afghanistan facing a severe humanitarian crisis, the Taliban regime is making a big mistake by alienating India, which has for over two decades been assisting the country's progress including humanitarian, civil aviation, telecommunication, transpo
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UNHRC calls for humanitarian aid for 3.5 million Afghans to avoid starvati
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], December 4 (ANI): UN Human Rights Council has appealed to increase humanitarian support to 3.5 million people including 700,000 from 2021 alone who were displaced due to the conflict in Afghanistan, the United Nations body said in a statement.
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Cyclone Jawad: Indian Navy ramps up for rescue, relief ops; carries out pr
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 4 (ANI): With Cyclonic Storm, 'Jawad', likely to hit North Andhra Pradesh on Saturday morning, the Indian Navy on Friday said that it has ramped up rescue and relief operations to minimise damages.
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India has potential to play significant role in supporting Afghan people,
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 3 (ANI): European Union's special envoy on Afghanistan Tomas Niklasson believes that India has the potential to play a significant role in supporting Afghan people and lauded New Delhi's role in providing humanitarian assistance.
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Humanitarians distribute aid in Afghanistan, one of world's greatest emerg
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New York [US], December 3 (ANI): The United Nations and its partners are conducting needs assessments while distributing aid across Afghanistan, one of the world's greatest emergencies, UN humanitarians said on Thursday.
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