Tag: civilian protection
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Gaza humanitarian crisis far from over, UN warns after three months of ceasefire
UN warns the Gaza crisis is far from resolved The United Nations and its partners say they will need a sustained, long-term effort to avert a deeper humanitarian disaster in the Gaza Strip, three months into the ceasefire. While aid has surged and critical repairs have been completed, relief workers stress that these actions are…
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India’s Foreign Minister Urges Safeguards for Venezuelans Amid US Strikes and Maduro Crisis
India Calls for Humanitarian Focus as Venezuela Crisis Deepens India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday emphasized that the safety of the Venezuelan people must be the foremost concern during the ongoing crisis triggered by US military actions in the country. The unfolding situation, including the reported capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his…
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Israel’s NGO Licenses Ban on Gaza Operations Upends Aid Efforts
Overview: A Sharp Policy Move Hits Frontline Aid Israel’s decision to revoke the licenses of more than three dozen humanitarian organizations operating in Gaza has sent shockwaves through international aid networks. The move, announced in a tightly timed policy shift, blindsided many organizations that depend on predictable access to the territory to reach vulnerable populations.…
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Israel Bans 37 NGOs Gaza Operations: Aid in Jeopardy
Overview: A sharp turn for Gaza aid operations Israel’s decision to revoke the licenses of more than three dozen humanitarian organizations operating in Gaza has sent shockwaves through the international aid community. The move, which blindsided many relief groups, intensifies scrutiny over how aid is delivered in a crowded and volatile enclave, where tens of…
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Three Girls Allegedly Executed by Fano Forces in Gojjam: A Shocking Report from Amhara
Overview of the Claim Allegations of extrajudicial killings have emerged from the Amhara region of Ethiopia, where local reports claim that three young women were executed by the Fano forces in the Gojjam area, citing spying for the government as the motive. The bodies were reportedly discovered near Debre Elias, in East Gojjam, on a…
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NGOs Warn Israel’s Registration Measures Could Impede Aid to Palestinians
Overview: Aid at Risk as Registration Rules Tighten International humanitarian organisations active in the occupied Palestinian territory warn that Israel’s latest registration measures risk disrupting aid delivery at a moment when civilians face acute and widespread humanitarian needs. The concerns come as the international community assesses the potential impact of procedural changes on NGOs’ ability…
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AU PSC Communiqué: Update on the Situation in Sudan from the 1319th Meeting (16 December 2025)
Overview of the 1319th PSC Meeting on Sudan The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) issued a formal communique following its 1319th meeting, held on 16 December 2025, which focused on the evolving security and humanitarian situation in Sudan. This document consolidates the council’s assessments, concerns, and proposed actions as the…
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Israel Suspends 37 Aid Organizations in Gaza Over Registration Rules
Overview: A sweeping suspension of aid groups Israel announced it is suspending more than 30 humanitarian organizations operating in Gaza, including the esteemed medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF). The move comes amid new registration requirements that the government says are intended to improve oversight and prevent misuse. Humanitarian advocates warn the decision could hinder…
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The precarious fate of Palestinians suspected of helping Israel: lives in the balance
Overview: a charged exchange amid a fragile ceasefire In the wake of a US-brokered Gaza ceasefire, the exchange of bodies between Hamas and Israel has underscored a broader and more troubling issue: the fate of Palestinians suspected of helping Israel. On October 14, Hamas handed over four bodies to Israel as part of the ongoing…
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Ceasefire Standoff Ends: Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Halt Border Fighting
Overview: A Hopeful Turn After Weeks of Border Fighting After weeks of intense clashes along their shared border, Thailand and Cambodia announced a ceasefire agreement aimed at stopping the violence that has claimed lives and forced hundreds of thousands to flee their homes. The ceasefire marks a significant shift from days of escalation to a…