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Every day, 10 Gaza children lose one or both legs due to Israel's war — UN
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Every day, 10 Gaza children lose one or both legs due to Israel's war — UN

Number of children who lost their legs, around 2,000 children, doesn't include those who lost their hands and arms, says UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini, warning "we have many more" of these.
South Africa to send $2.7m in humanitarian aid to Gaza
Africa

South Africa to send $2.7m in humanitarian aid to Gaza

South Africa to support the long-term humanitarian response as well as Gaza reconstruction, justice minister says.
Live Updates: US to veto Palestine's full UN membership bid — official
World

Live Updates: US to veto Palestine's full UN membership bid — official

Israel's war on besieged Palestinians of Gaza — now in its 195th day — has killed at least 33,970 people and wounded over 76,770 as UNSC members disagree on when to vote on a Palestinian membership vote.
Turkish envoy praises UNRWA efforts for Palestinian refugees
Türkiye

Turkish envoy praises UNRWA efforts for Palestinian refugees

"For almost 75 years, UNRWA has been providing assistance and protection to Palestine refugees," says Türkiye's deputy permanent representative to the UN.
Live Updates: Gaza death toll rises to 26,751 amid Israeli onslaught
World

Live Updates: Gaza death toll rises to 26,751 amid Israeli onslaught

Israel's brutal war and invasion in Gaza — now in its 116th day — has killed at least 26,751 Palestinians and wounded 65,636, as extremist Israeli ministers call for reoccupation of Gaza.
Türkiye raises concern as some countries decide to suspend funding to UNRWA
Türkiye

Türkiye raises concern as some countries decide to suspend funding to UNRWA

"The suspension of funding to UNRWA, following allegations against a few UNRWA staff, will primarily harm the Palestinian people," the Turkish Foreign Ministry says, as the aid agency meets the vital needs of millions of Palestinian refugees.
More than 100 UN staffers killed in Gaza
World

More than 100 UN staffers killed in Gaza

The UN says this is by far the largest number of its staff killed within a short period of time.
Gaza health ministry death toll records credible - UN
World

Gaza health ministry death toll records credible - UN

US President Joe Biden earlier said he had "no confidence" in the figures provided by Gaza's health ministry.
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What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

The United Nations estimates that the conflict has affected over 9.7 million people in the country’s northern region
Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

According to the United Nations, more than 20,000 migrants have died in the Mediterranean since 2014.
Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Dozens of children in the west African country have died after taking a few sips of cough syrups, which contained high quantities of poisonous diethylene glycol.
Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Not only do Moroccans and Algerians share the same customs, but they are also pulled down by similar downward trends and by great sociological movements — to such an extent that they differ only in their degree and not in their nature.
Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Two coups in eight months. Ten presidents, 70 percent of whom have come from the military in 62 years of independence. Burkina Faso is struggling with its political stability. How can this problem be explained?
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