Humanitarian Crisis

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Gaza Updates: Paramedics Report Forcible Evacuation Forces Closure of South Gaza Hospital

Posted on 09 April 2024

In a harrowing turn of events, the Palestinian Red Crescent has reported that Israeli troops forcibly evacuated al-Amal hospital in southern Gaza, leaving staff and patients trapped in ambulances for…
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Gaza Update: Medical Workers Abused by Israeli Forces After Gaza Hospital Raid

Posted on 15 March 2024

Medical staff at Nasser Hospital in Gaza have reported harrowing abuse by Israeli forces following a raid last month. According to doctors and other personnel, at least 13 patients lost…
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UN Launches $852.4 Million Appeal to Address Rohingya Humanitarian Crisis in Bangladesh

Posted on 15 March 2024

In response to the ongoing Rohingya humanitarian crisis affecting 1.3 million people in Bangladesh, UN humanitarian agencies have launched an appeal for $852.4 million to support refugees and the host…
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The Health Ministry Reports Children Dying of Malnutrition in Gaza

Posted on 08 March 2024

Recent reports from the Ministry of Health in Gaza confirm the tragic deaths of at least six children due to dehydration and malnutrition, with four children passing away at Kamal Adwan Hospital…
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Top UN Official Martin Griffiths Says Gaza Is the Worst Humanitarian Crisis He Has Witnessed in His 50-Year Career

Posted on 23 February 2024

The UN under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs Martin Griffiths said deteriorating situation in Gaza is the worst humanitarian crisis he has ever seen in his 50-year career. He said it was worse than "awful…
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Teacher Shortage Challenges Samoa

Posted on 01 February 2024

In Samoa, a reported shortage of teachers is allegedly prompting senior students to assume teaching roles. Member of Parliament Fuaava Suluimālō Amataga raised concerns, citing parents' complaints about Year 7…
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Disaster and foreign aid cuts lead to hard winter choices in parts of Afghanistan

Posted on 01 February 2024

Due to a combination of floods and reduced aid, families in Behsud are now "forced to choose between eating their one meal during the day or at night." Over the…
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Kiwi NGOs push for Gaza ceasefire

Posted on 29 January 2024

Photo: Getty Images Palestinians carry an injured man following an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. Article from Newsroom.co.nz

by Sam Sachdeva

A group of 15 aid agencies in New Zealand has penned an open letter…
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