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Influx of Rohingya refugee arrival continues despite risks, expenses
December 11, 2023
Influx of Rohingya refugee arrival continues despite risks, expenses
Around a million mostly Muslim Rohingya refugees have fled to Bangladesh, and from there thousands risk their lives each year on long and expensive sea journeys to reach Malaysia or Indonesia. However, many locals in host countries have voiced serious…
UN warns of “gloomy” humanitarian situation worldwide in 2024, seeking to raise about $46 billion
December 11, 2023
UN warns of “gloomy” humanitarian situation worldwide in 2024, seeking to raise about $46 billion
The United Nations warned on Monday of a “gloomy” humanitarian situation in the world in 2024, due to the continuation of conflicts and climate conditions, calling for the need to raise about $46.4 billion to address its effects and repercussions…
Sudan: Attack on Red Cross convoy kills at least two, injures seven
December 11, 2023
Sudan: Attack on Red Cross convoy kills at least two, injures seven
An attack by the Sudanese Army on a humanitarian convoy of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in the Sudanese capital has killed two people and injured seven, Al Jazeera reported. The wounded included three ICRC staff members,…
Titled “Arabic Unites Us”, Istanbul hosts 8th International Arabic Book Fair
December 11, 2023
Titled “Arabic Unites Us”, Istanbul hosts 8th International Arabic Book Fair
The 8th International Arabic Book Fair kicked off in Istanbul on Saturday, with around 150,000 titles, amid the dominance of developments in the Gaza Strip over the fair’s events. This year’s edition came under the slogan “Arabic Unites Us.” The…
Afghanistan’s UN Representative tweets concern over lack of legal protection for citizens’ rights
December 11, 2023
Afghanistan’s UN Representative tweets concern over lack of legal protection for citizens’ rights
The Acting Representative of Afghanistan at the United Nations stated on World Human Rights Day that there is no legal protection and safeguard for citizens’ rights to life, freedom, personal security, and privacy. Naseer Ahmad Faiq mentioned that for the…
On Intl Human Rights Day, World Shirazi Foundation warns major powers of consequences of their policies
December 11, 2023
On Intl Human Rights Day, World Shirazi Foundation warns major powers of consequences of their policies
On the International Human Rights Day, the World Shirazi Foundation warned of the consequences of the policies of greed, ambition, and racism, and the practices that follow from negative discrimination. These policies have contributed to and continue to create suffering…
India: floods leave 14 dead, hundreds stranded, factories shut
December 10, 2023
India: floods leave 14 dead, hundreds stranded, factories shut
Volunteers waded through stagnant water to hand out food and supplies, and some manufacturing plants remained shut in India’s southern tech-and-auto hub district of Chennai on Friday, four days after cyclone Michaung lashed the coast. At least 14 people, most…
75 percent of African population cannot afford healthy diet, says UN
December 10, 2023
75 percent of African population cannot afford healthy diet, says UN
At least three-fourths of Africans cannot afford a healthy diet, and a fifth are undernourished due to an “unprecedented food crisis,” United Nations agencies said in a report released Thursday with the African Union Commission. The continent’s 1.4 billion people…
Egyptians casting votes to elect their next President
December 10, 2023
Egyptians casting votes to elect their next President
Egyptians started voting today in the presidential election that will last until Tuesday, with the official results to be announced on December 18. Four major candidates, including the incumbent President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, are vying for the office, when most…