humanitarian
17 Oct
The UNRWA said that if the agency were shut down, those recognized as refugees "would still be Palestine refugees and retain their rights under [UN] General Assembly Resolution 194, pending a just and lasting solution to their plight."
21 May
Apart from a commitment to protect civilians, the agreement calls for restoration of electricity, water and other basic services. That's after a week of negotiations between the envoys.
18 May
The United Nations humanitarian response plan is seeking $2.56 billion to help people affected by the crisis in Sudan, a senior U.N. official said on Wednesday, while the U.N. refugee agency is also seeking more funding to assist those forced to flee.
23 Apr
'Only 5%' of Afghanistan's humanitarian needs funded for 2023, researcher says. Since the Taliban retook power in Afghanistan in August 2021, women have been robbed of their right to learn, work and move freely.
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In 1995, Bosnian Serb forces killed more than 8,000 mostly Muslim men and boys in Srebrenica. Men who were directly or indirectly involved in the massacre hold key positions in Serbia's political and economic spheres.
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Much of Europe has strived to make itself a model of democracy. However, the continent is not immune to the anti-democratic developments across the world.
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Food insecurity in France is growing. Over the past decade, the number of people asking for help has tripled. On French Connections, we dive into the world of food banks and how these charities are struggling to provide for France's neediest.
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Held up as the temperature limit that should not be crossed, 1.5 degrees Celsius is more than just a number. So what's behind it and what happens if it is exceeded?
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Australia has said the joint patrols are meant to demonstrate "freedom of navigation" in the South China Sea, where China has disputed maritime claims, and Chinese Coast Guard increasingly confronts Filipino vessels.
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State media has reported North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, reviewed images captured by a new spy satellite of sites across South Korea. Officials in Seoul have expressed doubt over the satellite's capabilities.