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World can end ‘downward humanitarian spiral’ of Afghanistan

Village Reporter
Despite persistent humanitarian needs sparked by years of conflict and recurring drought, the current situation in Afghanistan is unparalleled, with more than 24.4 million people requiring humanitarian assistance to survive, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Food security levels have plunged at an alarming rate, leaving half the population facing acute hunger, including nine… Read More
Europe 

Ukraine war: Russia used cluster weapons at least 24 times, says UN’s Bachelet

Village Reporter
“For more than one month now, the entire population of Ukraine has been enduring a living nightmare,” she said. “The lives of millions of people are in upheaval as they are forced to flee their homes or hide in basements and bomb shelters as their cities are pummelled and destroyed.” 🔔#UKRAINE: WFP has reached 1 million people inside the country. While… Read More
Europe 

‘Difficult months ahead’ in Ukraine, as deaths rise, along with global shortages

Village Reporter
Joyce Msuya, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, told the 15-member Council that the real death toll is likely much higher than what has been confirmed so far, with so many of the most heavily-bombarded areas targeted by Russian forces, inaccessible to verify casualties. “Cities, like Mariupol, Kharkiv, Chernihiv and many others – bustling and full of life just one month… Read More
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Nigeria: Tear gas fired as soccer fans storm pitch over World Cup fiasco

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– – Angry Nigerian soccer fans on Tuesday night clashed with police after they invaded the Abuja National Stadium pitch over the country’s World -Cup fiasco. The police fired tear gas after the fans invaded the pitch, tearing down dugouts after the Super Eagles failed to qualify for the World-Cup. Whattt??? #NGAGHA pic.twitter.com/k8QLsGw0X1 — Rinu Oduala 🔥🔫 (@SavvyRinu) March 29,… Read More
Europe 

World football goes for goal, in aid of Ukraine

Village Reporter
The Football for Ukraine Emergency Appeal, #football4Ukraine, is led by the two UN agencies, together with six leading footballers – three of whom are former refugees – aiming to raise funds to help those on the run, inside and outside wartorn Ukraine.  Football stars and Goodwill Ambassadors The video-appeal includes players from across the English Premier League, Germany’s top division,… Read More
Pacific 

Response plan launched to support 1.4 million Rohingya and Bangladeshis

Village Reporter
“Humanitarian agencies are seeking more than $881 million to support approximately 1.4 million people, including over 918,000 Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char, and around 540,000 Bangladeshis in neighbouring communities,” UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch told journalists during a press briefing in Geneva. The launch of the 2022 Joint Response Plan (JRP) for the Rohingya Humanitarian Crisis, was co-hosted… Read More
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Ghana’s controversial e-levy passed by MPs after opposition walkout

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– – Ghana’s parliament on Tuesday passed a controversial electronic transactions bill popularly referred to as E-levy. The bill relates to the introduction of a levy on electronic transactions including mobile money transactions. Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo is now expected to sign the bill into law before it becomes effective and operational. Last year when the bill was introduced as… Read More
Europe 

Ukraine invasion: Guterres appeals for ‘immediate humanitarian ceasefire’

Village Reporter
“A cessation of hostilities will allow essential humanitarian aid to be delivered and enable civilians to move around safely. It will save lives, prevent suffering, and protect civilians”, saidAntónio Guterres, speaking to reporters outside the Security Council in New York, as Russia’s assault and bombardment of Ukrainian towns and cities continues. “I hope a ceasefire will also help to address… Read More
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