More than 90 migrants drowned in Mediterranean
Cairo, Apr More than 90 people in an overcrowded boat drowned in the Mediterranean Sea, a prominent humanitarian group said, in the latest tragedy involving migrants departing from North Africa…
WHO EMRO Weekly Epidemiological Monitor: Volume 15; Issue no 7; 13 February 2022
Wild poliovirus outbreak in Malawi and prospects for the Eastern Mediterranean RegionThe Ministry of Health of Malawi reported on 17 February 2022 an outbreak of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1)…
DRC: Conviction of 13 youth activists is a shameful act to suppress dissent
Today’s conviction of 13 activists from the citizen movement Lutte pour le Changement (LUCHA) by a military court in Beni is a shameful attempt to silence critical voices, said Amnesty…
Ramadan Begins in Much of Middle East Amid Soaring Prices
CAIRO — The Muslim holy month of Ramadan — when the faithful fast from dawn to dusk — began at sunrise Saturday in much of the Middle East, where Russia's…
African Refugees See Racial Bias as US Welcomes Ukrainians
Wilfred Tebah doesn’t begrudge the U.S. for swiftly granting humanitarian protections to Ukrainians escaping Russia’s devastating invasion of their homeland.But the 27-year-old, who fled Cameroon during its ongoing conflict, can’t…
China-OIC Strengthened Relations To Promote Peace, Development: Experts
ISLAMABAD – Experts from different countries at an online seminar, yesterday said, the strengthened relations between China and members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), will promote peace, harmony…
West and Central Africa: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (22 – 28 March 2022)
DR CONGOACCESS CONSTRAINTS AND INSECURITY BLOCK 30,000 FROM CRITICAL AID IN ITURIIn Djugu Territory, Ituri province, poor road conditions, armed group attacks and security incidents affecting civilians are restricting humanitarian…
UN Chief: 2 Billion People Live in Conflict Areas Today
The United Nations chief said Wednesday that one-quarter of humanity -- 2 billion people -- are living in conflict areas today and the world is facing the highest number of…