WHO confirms first case of cholera in Lebanon

WHO confirms first case of cholera in Lebanon

The United Nations says it has detected the first case of cholera in Northern Lebanon, sparking fears of an outbreak amongst those displaced by the war. Since the start of intense fighting in Lebanon, many have fled to the northern parts of the country. According to official UN data some 1.2 million people have so far been uprooted. Jody Jacobs has more.

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UN concerned about food supplies in Northern Gaza

The World Food Programme says all major crossings into the north of the Gaza strip have been closed with no food aid having entered the area since October 1st. It's now warning that if the conflict continues to escalate at the current scale, it's unsure how long the food supplies will last. From the UN Headquarters in New York: Jody Jacobs:

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UN voices concern over peacekeeper safety in Lebanon

At least 21 people have been killed in an Israeli air strike in northern Lebanon. Meanwhile, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied purposefully targeting peacekeepers in Lebanon but has repeated calls for them to leave combat areas. Richard Gowan is the United Nations Director at the Crisis Group - he says the UN is concerned about its peacekeeping troops.

October 15, 2024 27

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UN continues to raise concerns about attacks on Peacekeepers in Lebanon

The United Nations says it remains concerned about the attacks on UN Peacekeepers in Southern Lebanon, with the Secretary General warning that any attacks on peacekeepers "may constitute a war crime". On Sunday, the UN reported another attack on a Peacekeeping base in Lebanon. The fourth time in as many days. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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UN says Lebanon’s shelters are full as fighting continues

The United Nations says almost all its shelters in Lebanon are full as people continue to flee their homes amidst increasing Israeli military strikes. Meanwhile, the world body is also painting a distressing picture in Gaza where at least six schools and one orphanage serving as shelters were hit in the last four days. Jody Jacobs reports from the UN Headquarters in New York.

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Africa

Research into Polymer biodegradation studies

Dr Julia Puseletso Mofokeng, from the UFS’s Department of Chemistry, is doing research into biodegradable polymers for application in disposable product packaging. BLOEMFONTEIN, 1 October 2024: A researcher from the University of the Free State (UFS) is contributing to the fight against plastic pollution through her research into biodegradable polymers – large, chain-like molecules – as a more environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum-based plastics. Plastic pollution is a global […]

October 2, 2024 28

South Africa

SA’s Ramaphosa says the current approach to world peace is unjust, unfair and unsustainable

South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa says at a time when the threats to international peace and security are many and complex, the world’s security can no longer be placed in the hands of a few major powers. He attended the United Nations General Assembly in New York last week. In his weekly newsletter, Ramaphosa said the current approach to world peace is unjust, unfair, and unsustainable, and the UN Security […]

September 30, 2024 24

World

The State of Palestine demands UN resolution to end Israeli occupation

he State of Palestine has presented a draft resolution to the United Nations General Assembly, demanding that Israel end its "unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory" within one year. The Palestinian Ambassador, speaking to the Assembly on Tuesday, emphasized the need to address Israel's impunity. On Wednesday, the U.N. General Assembly approved the resolution, which calls for Israel to withdraw from the occupied territories within 12 months. […]

September 18, 2024 12

Africa

Sudan’s civilians urgently need protection: the options for international peacekeeping

By Jenna Russo, City University of New York In September 2024, the United Nations’ independent fact-finding mission to Sudan issued its first report. Citing grave human rights violations amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity, the report called for the immediate deployment of an independent and impartial force to protect civilians. Nearly 18 months after the outbreak of fighting, the humanitarian situation in Sudan has become […]

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