WFP Executive Director Urges More Crossings For Gaza Aid WFP stockpiles food for 1.1M people outside Gaza, emphasizing safe delivery into the region. Top News · Apr 7, 2024
First UN food supplies arrive in Sudan's Darfur after months, millions still face acute hunger The United Nations said Friday it has begun distributing food in Sudan’s restive western Darfur region for the first time in months, following two successful cross-border deliveries in March, but the population still faces widespread hunger unless more help arrives. France 24 · Apr 5, 2024
Are Sudan’s civil society activists being targeted by both warring sides? Sudan’s warring parties are using food as a weapon and targeting local activists for feeding their communities. Al Jazeera · Apr 1, 2024
Israel lodges proposal with UN for dismantling of Palestinian relief agency Exclusive: Aid officials warn that transferring Unrwa’s functions to other bodies with famine looming would be disastrous The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2024
UN raises alarm over escalating malnutrition among women, children in Afghanistan Highlighting a grim reality, the World Food Programme (WFP) in Afghanistan sounds the alarm on a surge in malnutrition cases, particularly among women and children. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Mar 31, 2024
Sudan slips into famine as warring sides starve civilians Without online remittances, soaring prices and cereal production cut, Sudan is in the middle of a humanitarian disaster. Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2024
World warns Israel to obey ICJ on Gaza aid as Netanyahu plans Rafah assault Countries, rights groups call for surge in food aid to Gaza and say Israel ‘must stop starving civilians and children’. Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2024
Sprinklers And Drip Irrigation Help Iraqis beat Drought After four years of drought, Iraqi farmer Mohammed Sami was about to abandon his father's parched land, but then a water-saving irrigation system revived his crops and his hopes. International Business Times · Mar 24, 2024
Sudan’s civil war: how did it begin, what is the human cost, and what is happening now? Conflict that pits army against paramilitary group has killed tens of thousands and caused hunger, disease and displacement The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2024
‘Here, there is no future’: ethnic cleansing and fresh atrocities drive exodus of thousands from Darfur Almost a year since conflict reignited in Sudan, its terrified people are crossing borders to Chad and beyond. An increasing number are trying to reach Europe as food supplies dwindle in the refugee camps and the eyes of the world look elsewhere The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2024
Sudan one of the ‘worst humanitarian disasters in recent memory’, UN warns The UN says a ‘humanitarian travesty’ is playing out in Sudan amid international inattention and inaction. Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2024
Middle East crisis: Netanyahu says preparations for ground assault on Rafah will ‘take some time’ – as it happened Israeli prime minister reiterates his intention to launch a ground offensive but cautions over timing The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2024
Famine Imminent In North Gaza, 'Unprecedented' Crisis: UN Half of Gazans are experiencing "catastrophic" hunger, with famine projected to hit the north of the territory by May without urgent intervention, a United Nations-backed food security assessment warned on Monday. International Business Times · Mar 18, 2024
Middle East crisis: Netanyahu is ‘major obstacle to peace’ and should call election, says Schumer – as it happened US Senate majority leader says that Israel has lost its way in its war on Gaza The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2024 Ship carrying aid nears Gaza as Cyprus puts second vessel on standby Where Spanish-flagged vessel Open Arms will dock, and how supplies will be distributed, is still unclear
International Business Times · Mar 13, 2024 Spanish Ship En Route To Gaza With Desperately Needed Aid A Spanish aid boat was en route to Gaza on Wednesday, opening a new maritime corridor intended to allow deliveries of desperately needed food to the Palestinian territory ravaged by months of war between Israel and Hamas.
Latin Times · Mar 7, 2024 China Calls War In Gaza 'A Disgrace To Civilization' China described the war in Gaza as a "disgrace to civilisation" and called on Thursday for an immediate ceasefire as the conflict stretched into its sixth month despite efforts by mediators to reach a truce.
International Business Times · Mar 7, 2024 China Calls War In Gaza 'A Disgrace To Civilisation' China described the war in Gaza as a "disgrace to civilisation" and called on Thursday for an immediate ceasefire as the conflict stretched into its sixth month despite efforts by mediators to reach a truce.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2024 Food aid convoy for northern Gaza looted after delay at Israeli checkpoint Trucks attacked by desperate people as logistical obstacles and restrictions imposed by Israel limit urgently needed aid
Al Jazeera · Mar 6, 2024 Sudan war threatens ‘world’s largest hunger crisis’: WFP Warring generals leave at least 25 million facing food insecurity, with humanitarian response at ‘breaking point’.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2024 Aid corridor needed urgently to prevent famine in north Gaza, says WFP official Agency’s country director says deaths near aid convoy last week were avoidable and north of territory needs to be flooded with aid
AAP · Mar 3, 2024 Australia to announce Gaza aid as supporters protest Pro-Palestinian supporters have protested the killing of civilians trying to access aid in Gaza while pro-Israel supporters are rallying against anti-Semitism.
Al Jazeera · Mar 1, 2024 Flour massacre: How Gaza food killings unfolded, and Israel’s story changed At least 112 Palestinians were killed after waiting for much-needed aid in Gaza.
Latin Times · Feb 29, 2024 Haitian Prime Minister Commits to Holding Elections by Mid-2025, Caribbean Leaders Say Ariel Henry's concession comes amid strong international and domestic pressure to his leadership
International Business Times · Feb 29, 2024 Criteria UN Will Use To Declare Expected 'Famine' In Gaza The UN, which has warned of "almost inevitable" widespread starvation in northern Gaza, uses strict criteria to declare a famine.