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World powers urge halt to human rights violations in Myanmar, call for democratic solutions
In a unified appeal, the European Union, United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, South Korea, Switzerland, Timor-Leste, and other nations have issued a joint statement condemning the worsening humanitarian and human rights crisis in Myanmar. The statement, released on...
Egypt serves as mediator for ceasefire in Gaza
Egypt is intensifying its efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, prioritizing the release of hostages, the facilitation of humanitarian aid, and an end to the ongoing conflict. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed these critical issues with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken...
Taliban to halt all NGOs employing Afghan women
Taliban has said they will close all national and foreign nongovernmental groups in Afghanistan employing women. This is the latest crackdown on womens rights since they took power in August 2021, reports AP. The announcement comes two years after they told NGOs to suspend the employment of...
Former US president, humanitarian Jimmy Carter dies at 100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a global humanitarian, passed away on Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100. His son, Chip Carter, confirmed the news, saying the former president died peacefully in the afternoon, reports AJC. Carter, the longest-living U.S....
Delivering aid to Gaza ‘has become almost impossible’: UN
Tom Fletcher, who heads the UNs humanitarian agency (OCHA), has urged governments to break the cycle of violence and defend humanitarian law in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, reports Al Jazeera. The UN official made the comments after visiting Jordan, Syria and Lebanon to meet aid teams,...
Global leaders concern over Taliban policies on women, stability
Special Envoys and Representatives for Afghanistan from 13 nations, including the UK, US, and members of the European Union, convened in Geneva to address the escalating humanitarian and security crisis in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. Observers from the UN, World Bank, and Organisation of...
UN chief welcomes aid commitments by new Syrian authorities
United Nations aid chief Tom Fletcher met with the commander of Syrias new administration, Ahmed al-Sharaa, and newly appointed Prime Minister Mohammed al-Bashir on Monday to discuss scaling up humanitarian assistance in the country. Following Fletchers meeting, UN Secretary-General Antonio...
US, Kuwait discuss solutions for Middle East humanitarian crisis
The United States and Kuwait held critical discussions this week to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Middle East. During the sixth U.S.-Kuwait Strategic Dialogue, conducted virtually from December 9-11, both nations emphasized the urgent need for ceasefires, increased humanitarian...
US, Iraq address path to stability in Syria
U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani in Baghdad on Friday, with a significant focus on tackling the ongoing crisis in Syria. Secretary Blinken reaffirmed U.S. support for a Syrian-led political process aimed at establishing an inclusive...
Sudan biggest humanitarian crisis ever recorded: IRC report
Sudan has become the biggest humanitarian crisis ever recorded after 20 months of devastating war between rival generals, the International Rescue Committee said in a report released Wednesday. The country accounts for 10 percent of all people in humanitarian need, despite being home to less...
Severe food shortages, price spikes in Syria: UN
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said there are food shortages for staples like bread, oil, and sugar in big cities, including Damascus, Deir Az Zor, and Hama. The price of bread in Idlib and Aleppo cities has increased by 900 percent between November...
US secretary of state sees hope for Syrian transition after 14 years of war
In a significant statement on Sunday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken expressed optimism about the future of Syria, saying that after 14 years of conflict, the Syrian people finally have reason for hope. Blinken criticized the Assad regime for its prolonged refusal to engage in a credible...
Israeli foreign minister Sa’ar meets Blinken to discuss Gaza, Lebanon issues
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar met on Thursday (Washington time) with U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken in Malta, on the sidelines of the OSCE Ministerial. The two leaders discussed several pressing regional issues, with a particular focus on the situation in Gaza and the ongoing...
US condemns attacks on Zamzam IDP camp in Sudan, calls for immediate stop
The United States has strongly condemned recent attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the Zamzam internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Darfur, Sudan, which resulted in at least eight deaths and several injuries. The shelling has also disrupted critical humanitarian efforts in the camp,...
G20 summit calls for Gaza aid and resolution to Ukraine conflict
Leaders of the worlds 20 largest economies have called for a global agreement to combat hunger, increased humanitarian aid for Gaza, and an end to hostilities in both the Middle East and Ukraine. The leaders issued a joint declaration on Monday that emphasized these priorities but offered few...
U.S. states Israel has not violated law on blocking aid to Gaza
The U.S. has stated that Israel has not violated American laws regarding the blocking of aid supplies to Gaza, following the expiration of a 30-day deadline issued by the U.S. for Israel to improve humanitarian access. The deadline was set with the threat of cutting some military assistance if...