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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

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Sudan food emergency: local researcher unpacks scale of the disaster and what action is needed

    By Oliver Kiptoo Kirui, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)     The UN recently warned of the risk of famine in Sudan. The war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has killed civilians and devastated livelihoods on a massive scale. Around 18 million people are already acutely hungry, including 3.6 million children who are acutely malnourished. Oliver Kiptoo Kirui, who co-authored the Sudan National […]

todayJune 13, 2024 10

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UN Security Council Set to Vote on Resolution Against Siege in Sudan’s al-Fashir

Diplomats indicated on Wednesday that the United Nations Security Council is expected to vote on Thursday on a resolution drafted by Britain. The resolution demands an end to the siege of al-Fashir in Sudan's North Darfur region by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. According to the draft text reviewed by Reuters, the resolution also urges an immediate cessation of hostilities, de-escalation in and around the city, and the withdrawal of […]

todayJune 13, 2024 14

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U.N suspends aid deliveries in Rafah

The United Nations has suspended food distribution in Rafah due to a lack of supplies and the continuing fighting. On Wednesday, UN humanitarians warned that its operations across the territory are nearing collapse. Jody Jacobs reports for us.  

todayMay 23, 2024 30

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UK-Rwanda migrant deal challenges international protection law

    By Cristiano d'Orsi, University of Johannesburg     In late April 2024 the British parliament passed a law – the Safety of Rwanda Act – enabling it to transport migrants arriving in the UK to Rwanda. When the legislation was approved by parliament, there were 52,000 asylum seekers who could potentially be sent to Rwanda. The law has been condemned by a range of UN actors, human rights […]

todayMay 22, 2024 13

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OHCHR alarmed by reports of mass graves in Gaza

Disturbing reports continue to emerge about mass graves in Gaza in which Palestinian victims were found reportedly stripped naked with their hands tied. Responding to these developments the UN human rights office OHCHR expressed deep concern about possible war crimes. OHCHR spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani. In the statement, the United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk said the UN human rights office had "renewed concerns about possible war crimes" after officials […]

todayApril 24, 2024 48

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Israel accused of using AI to target thousands in Gaza, as killer algorithms outpace international law

  By Natasha Karner, RMIT University   The Israeli army used a new artificial intelligence (AI) system to generate lists of tens of thousands of human targets for potential airstrikes in Gaza, according to a report published last week. The report comes from the nonprofit outlet +972 Magazine, which is run by Israeli and Palestinian journalists. The report cites interviews with six unnamed sources in Israeli intelligence. The sources claim the […]

todayApril 12, 2024 7

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UN says aid deliveries into Gaza are still being obstructed

The United Nations says its still facing numerous challenges with aid delivery especially into the north of Gaza. It says Israel's inspection rules are still hindering certain items from being transported. However, Israel says several trucks are being allowed to enter the enclave, something the UN disputes. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.  

todayApril 10, 2024 15

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Palestinian Authority requests full membership at the UN

The Palestinian Authority will be requesting full membership at the United Nations later this month. According to UN protocol the Security Council will have to put this request to a vote before the General Assembly can approve it. Palestine is currently recognised as a permanent observer at the world body. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.  

todayApril 3, 2024 8

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South Sudan opposition protests party registration fee hike

    South Sudanese opposition parties protested Monday at an "exorbitant" $50,000 fee to register ahead of the fragile country's first ever elections, branding it a slap in the face for democracy. The world's youngest nation is due to go to the polls by the end of the year under a 2018 peace deal, although the United Nations and others say key obstacles still need to be overcome if they […]

todayMarch 25, 2024 25

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