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Humanitarian Catastrophe

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world-humanitarian-crisis1 year ago•5 min saved

"Sudan's Worsening Hunger Crisis: War and Power Struggles Push Civilians to the Brink"

One year into the war in Sudan, the conflict between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the head of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has led to a severe hunger crisis, with nearly 25 million people in need of aid and over eight million displaced. The warring sides are obstructing food delivery, exacerbating the situation, while a mobile network shutdown has cut off access to remittances. The looming lean season and reduced cereal production have raised concerns of famine, with experts warning of a humanitarian catastrophe and a potential death toll in the hundreds of thousands.

via Al Jazeera English|

#famine #humanitarian-catastrophe #hunger-crisis

humanitarian-crisis1 year ago•2 min saved

"Gaza's Growing Hunger Crisis: Emaciated Children and Blocked Aid"

Acute shortages of food in the Gaza Strip, exacerbated by Israel's air and ground assault and resulting mass displacement, have led to a nutrition crisis, with emaciated children seen at hospitals. The United Nations describes the situation as part of a wider humanitarian catastrophe, raising fears of famine in the region.

via Reuters|

#famine #gaza-strip #humanitarian-catastrophe

humanitarian-crisis2 years ago•4 min saved

Gaza Woman's Harrowing Journey: Displacement, Homelessness, and the Reality of War

Rina, a woman from Gaza, has been displaced multiple times due to the ongoing conflict, losing her husband and facing challenges in finding formula and clean water for her baby son. The situation in Gaza has deteriorated, with bombings, disease, and overcrowding in makeshift shelters. The international community, including US Vice President Kamala Harris and UK opposition leader Keir Starmer, has expressed concern about the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza. The UN estimates that about four in five of the population are displaced, and aid is not sufficient to cover basic emergency needs. Rina's story highlights the dire conditions faced by innocent civilians caught in the conflict.

via The Guardian|

#displacement #gaza #humanitarian-catastrophe

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

Escalating Nuclear Arms Race Threatens Global Humanitarian Crisis

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned of a "humanitarian catastrophe of epic proportions" as the world plunges into a new nuclear arms race. This comes as North Korea accuses the United States of pushing it to the brink of war. Guterres called on countries to strengthen their commitments to reducing and eliminating nuclear weapons, emphasizing the need for nuclear-weapon states to lead the way. Meanwhile, North Korea claims that the US-South Korea alliance is conspiring to provoke a nuclear war on the Korean peninsula. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute has reported an increase in investment in nuclear arsenals by the world's nuclear powers, signaling a potential reversal of the declining trend in the number of nuclear warheads.

via Al Jazeera English|

#humanitarian-catastrophe #international-relations #north-korea

film2 years ago•3 min saved

"Exploring the Moral Dilemma: Agnieszka Holland's 'Border' Sheds Light on Europe's Refugee Crisis"

"Green Border," directed by Agnieszka Holland, is a gripping drama set in the treacherous "green border" between Belarus and Poland, focusing on the humanitarian catastrophe that unfolded when Belarus' president opened the country's doors to migrants. Inspired by real events, the film tells the story of a refugee family, an English teacher, a Polish border guard, and activists whose lives collide in the border zone. Holland aims to give a voice to the voiceless and explore the border between good and evil. She believes the refugee crisis poses an existential threat to the core values of the European Union.

via Variety|

#agnieszka-holland #film #green-border

environment2 years ago•1 min saved

UN Successfully Transfers All Oil from Deteriorating Yemeni Tanker

The United Nations has announced that over a million barrels of oil have been successfully transferred from an aging tanker, known as SOF Safer, moored off the coast of war-torn Yemen, averting a potential environmental disaster. The operation, which began on July 25, involved siphoning the oil onto a replacement tanker called Nautica. The Safer had carried four times the amount of oil spilled in the 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster. The dilapidated vessel had been a cause for concern due to the risk of a spill or explosion. The transfer marks a significant milestone, but additional funding is needed to transport the oil and move the SOF Safer. The United States has called on other countries to contribute to complete the job and address remaining environmental threats.

via Yahoo News|

#environment #environmental-disaster #humanitarian-catastrophe