Gaza border clashes wound 41 Palestinians
GAZA, August 23, 2021 – At least 41 people were injured, including a 13-year-old boy who was in critical condition due to airstrikes in Gaza Strip, Palestine. The incident erupted after hundreds of Palestinians took part in a demonstration on Saturday to commemorate the burning of Al-Aqsa 52 years ago, as well as their discontent [...]
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The Situation in Lebanon Remain Unstable
LEBANON, August 23, 2021 – Public demonstration and roadblocks are continuing in Lebanon due to the fuel shortage and power supply caused by Lebanon currency drop and economic crisis. There are many clashes happen in gas stations across Lebanon. The Lebanese Armed Forced had to intervene and stop the gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades which aimed [...]
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Nearly 10,000 People Injured in Haiti
HAITI, August 23, 2021 - Nearly 10,000 people were injured and many people are still missing after a massive 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked the southwest coast of Haiti on Saturday. According to the United Nations (UN), an estimated 500,000 children now have no or limited access to food, clean water, and shelter. Rescue work has [...]
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“We’re making sure displaced people aren’t left behind in the race against climate change in Bangladesh”
This World Humanitarian Day highlights the immediate human cost of the climate crisis and calls on world leaders to take meaningful climate action for the world’s most vulnerable people. With the theme #TheHumanRace, the focus is on the race against time and the need for everyone to work together to reach the finishing line – [...]
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“East Africa is losing its once abundant natural resources to climate change, with devastating effects. We must not lose this race.”
The theme of this year’s World Humanitarian Day is #TheHumanRace, highlighting the race against time to beat climate change and the immediate consequences for the world’s most vulnerable people. In the race against the climate crisis, we can’t leave anyone behind. Gloria Nthenya Kivuva, who works for Islamic Relief Worldwide in East Africa, reflects here [...]
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Haiti Struck by 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake
HAITI, August 17, 2021 - At least 1,419 people are known to have died and 6,000 injured in the 7.2 magnitude earthquake which struck Haiti last Saturday. The incident was devastating homes and buildings include hotels and churches. Haiti and the affected residents were becoming more pressure because they are already suffering from food insecurity, [...]
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