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international-crisis1 year ago

"Conflicting Reports on Food Aid and Starvation in Gaza"

Extreme hunger in Gaza has already caused numerous deaths and severe malnutrition, particularly among children, even before an official famine declaration. Reports from Fews Net and UN agencies indicate that over 1 million people could face starvation by mid-July. Conflict and restricted access complicate data collection and aid delivery, exacerbating the crisis. Despite some improvements in aid access in northern Gaza, the situation remains dire, with intensified fighting and overwhelmed medical facilities.

via The Guardian|
#conflict#famine#gaza
international-crisis1 year ago

"State Dept. Reports Nearly 1,000 Americans in Haiti Pleading for Help Amid New Gang Attacks"

The State Department reports that nearly 1,000 Americans have sought assistance in Haiti, which is facing a dire humanitarian situation due to escalating gang violence. Dozens of Americans were evacuated from Haiti following new attacks by gangs, including the killing of at least 12 people in a suburb of Port-au-Prince. The State Department is closely monitoring the situation and evaluating transportation options for U.S. citizens, emphasizing their highest priority is the safety and security of American citizens. The recent attacks have raised concerns about the ongoing gang violence despite the announcement of the Prime Minister's resignation.

via Fox News|
#evacuation#gang-violence#haiti
international-crisis1 year ago

"Haiti's Ongoing Crisis: Aid Worker Describes City Under Siege as Gangs Plot Future"

A British aid worker in Haiti describes the fear and chaos as the country grapples with a gang insurrection, leaving the capital city under siege with ongoing gun battles and a volatile security situation. The aid worker, stranded in Port-au-Prince, highlights the indiscriminate violence and the impact on the local population, as well as the overwhelming strain on Haiti's fragile health system. With no way in or out of the country, aid workers and foreigners are marooned, while the UN warns of a looming collapse of the health system and thousands of Haitians are forced to flee their homes.

via The Guardian|
#aid-worker#gang-insurrection#haiti
international-crisis1 year ago

"Gangs' Reign of Terror: The Unfolding Crisis in Haiti"

Gangs in Haiti have launched massive attacks on police stations, paralyzing the country and leaving it with dwindling supplies of basic goods. Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who is currently in Kenya, has been unable to return to Port-au-Prince as armed gangs seek his ouster. Caribbean leaders have called for an emergency meeting to address Haiti's dire situation and have invited international stakeholders to participate. Efforts to broker a solution and form a unity government have been unsuccessful, with the situation on the ground remaining dire. The US and Kenya have underscored their commitment to a multinational security mission to restore order in Haiti, but legal wrangling has effectively placed the mission on hold.

via The Guardian|
#caribbean#emergency-meeting#gang-violence
international-crisis1 year ago

"Escalating Violence and Lawlessness Grip Haiti's Capital"

Heavy gunfire was reported near Haiti's national palace in Port-au-Prince as political turmoil continued, with armed gangs launching coordinated attacks on government buildings. Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who was in Kenya seeking international assistance to combat gangs, has been unable to return. Former coup leader Guy Philippe demanded Henry's resignation and expressed his own presidential ambitions, while a police-turned-gang leader called for Henry's ouster. The US has urged Henry to expedite a political transition as the country faces escalating violence and instability.

via The Guardian|
#armed-gangs#haiti#international-crisis
aviation2 years ago

Russian Airspace Restrictions Pose Challenges for Airlines

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has called for a ban on Russian overflight for all carriers that operate to the U.S. due to safety concerns. The closure of Russian airspace has materially affected United's business, limiting its access to India and China. Kirby argues that the loss of global connectivity due to Covid-19 has made the world a more dangerous place.

via The Air Current|
#aviation#global-connectivity#international-crisis
sports2 years ago

Djokovic's French Open Controversy Continues.

Novak Djokovic, the Serbian tennis star, has caused controversy at the French Open by scrawling a political message on a plexiglass plate overlaid on a television camera lens. The message read "Kosovo is at the heart of Serbia," referring to the mounting international crisis in the Balkans, where ethnic Serbians and Albanians have clashed in recent days in the conflict over Kosovo. Djokovic's statement has led to calls for disciplinary action against him, but French Open officials have opted to stay out of the conflict.

via The New York Times|
#french-open#international-crisis#kosovo