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As Wars Grind On and Winters Bite, the U.N. Sees Humanitarian Strain Worsening Worldwide
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The United Nations on Monday painted a stark picture of global crises, highlighting worseningconditions in Ukraine, Sudan, and Gaza, ongoing unrest in Iran, and the pressing needs ofrefugees and displaced communities around the world. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarricbriefed reporters on the latest updates, drawing attention to both humanitarian emergencies andthe work of the Security…
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Uganda: Authorities subjecting opposition supporters to “brutal campaign of repression” ahead of elections
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Ugandan security forces have unlawfully targeted opposition rallies with unnecessary and excessive force and arbitrary arrests, and subjected some attendees to torture or other ill-treatment, Amnesty International said today. The organization has documented incidents in which security officers launched tear gas at peaceful crowds in Kawempe and Iganga, and pepper-sprayed and beat people. These…
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Sudan: 1000 days of war deepen the world’s worst health and humanitarian crisis
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Geneva, Cairo, Port Sudan – The conflict in Sudan reaches its 1000th day, with over 20 million people requiring health assistance and 21 million desperately needing food. Nearly three years of continuous violence, severe access constraints, and reduced funding have turned Sudan into the worst humanitarian crisis globally. An estimated 33.7 million people will…