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30 al-Shabaab terrorists neutralized, villages freed in army operation in central Somalia
September 17, 2023
30 al-Shabaab terrorists neutralized, villages freed in army operation in central Somalia
In response to a suicide bombing on the Galmudug state president, killing two soldiers and injuring two members of Somalia’s Federal Parliament, the Somali army launched a military operation on Saturday which killed at least 30 al-Shabaab terrorists and liberated…
World Shirazi Foundation releases message on International Day of Democracy
September 17, 2023
World Shirazi Foundation releases message on International Day of Democracy
The World Shirazi Foundation has stressed the success of democratic systems in governing liberal peoples, who pursue their legitimate rights, and establishing healthy and developed societies; unlike dictatorial regimes that have brought only destruction and adversities to their countries and…
IOM: Over 58,000 people have died in migration journeys since 2014
September 17, 2023
IOM: Over 58,000 people have died in migration journeys since 2014
According to the data from the Missing Migrants Project launched by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), more than 58,000 people have lost their lives in the process of migration towards an international destination from 2014 to date. The organization…
UN: 700 million People wonder “When — Or If — They Will Eat Again”
September 17, 2023
UN: 700 million People wonder “When — Or If — They Will Eat Again”
A global hunger crisis has left more than 700 million people in a state of acute food insecurity, and demand for food is rising relentlessly while humanitarian funding is drying up, the head of the United Nations food agency said…
UN’s Annual Report on Children and Armed Conflict
September 11, 2023
UN’s Annual Report on Children and Armed Conflict
UNICEF’s Representative in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) condemned on Friday the heinous acts of violence against children. The children are becoming more normalised to sexual violence, forced displacement and access to basic necessities like clean water, education, and…
World Shirazi Foundation sends message to G20 leaders
September 11, 2023
World Shirazi Foundation sends message to G20 leaders
The world Shirazi Foundation has called on all members of the G20 to place on the top of their agenda proposals to end the state of danger in the world; especially the war in Ukraine and its disastrous political and…
UNESCO warns about impact of artificial intelligence on children’s health
September 10, 2023
UNESCO warns about impact of artificial intelligence on children’s health
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has warned against replacing teachers with artificial intelligence programs, saying that this could affect children’s emotional well-being and put them at risk of manipulation. The recent UNESCO guidance urges governments to…
United Nations: nearly 110 million girls, young women could remain out of school by 2030
September 10, 2023
United Nations: nearly 110 million girls, young women could remain out of school by 2030
In its annual review prepared in cooperation with UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, UN Women points out that: “Increases in girls’ enrolment in education are commendable, but nearly 110 million girls and young women could remain out of…
Clashes with rebels in Burkina Faso kill at least 53 soldiers, volunteers
September 7, 2023
Clashes with rebels in Burkina Faso kill at least 53 soldiers, volunteers
At least 53 members of Burkina Faso’s security forces, seventeen soldiers and 36 volunteers, have been killed during heavy clashes with rebel fighters on Monday in Koumbri commune in Yatenga province, according to a statement by the army. The security…
EU member states see 30% increase in asylum requests, says EUAA
September 6, 2023
EU member states see 30% increase in asylum requests, says EUAA
The European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) has announced a 30% increase in the registration of asylum requests in EU member states in the first six months of this year. According to EUAA officials, about 519,000 asylum applications were registered…