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UNHCR to Cut 3,500 Jobs Amid Funding Shortfall

UNHCR to Cut 3,500 Jobs Amid Funding Shortfall

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Eight Palestinians Killed Near Gaza Aid Distribution Points

Eight Palestinians Killed Near Gaza Aid Distribution Points

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At least eight Palestinians have been killed and dozens injured in connection with a shooting near aid distribution points in Gaza, according to representatives of the healthcare sector.

Ocean Protection Agreement Nears Ratification as Sweden Delays

Ocean Protection Agreement Nears Ratification as Sweden Delays

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An important agreement that is meant to protect the deep sea is approaching. When the UN's ocean conference in Nice is concluded, 50 of the 60 countries required for it to come into force have ratified the agreement

UN Warns Refugee Numbers Remain Unsustainably High at 122 Million

UN Warns Refugee Numbers Remain Unsustainably High at 122 Million

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The number of people who have been forced to flee their homes has decreased slightly, but continues to be "unacceptably high" in the world, according to the UN.

Conflicting Accounts on Deaths of Aid Workers in Gaza

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Conflicting Accounts on Deaths of Aid Workers in Gaza

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Terror-labelled Hamas is accused of having attacked a bus and killed at least eight employees from the criticized aid organization GHF. Hamas claims at the same time that it is about Israel-supported militia members

RSF Claims Control of Strategic Zone on Sudan-Libya-Egypt Border

RSF Claims Control of Strategic Zone on Sudan-Libya-Egypt Border

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Sudan's paramilitary force Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has taken over a strategic zone bordering Egypt and Libya, after the country's army announced that it has withdrawn from the region. This was stated by the RSF on Wednesday

Military Confirms 700 Troops Sent to Los Angeles Amid Protests

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Military Confirms 700 Troops Sent to Los Angeles Amid Protests

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Los Angeles is on high alert after the recent days' violent demonstrations. Now the President of the USA, Donald Trump, is sending 700 marines to the city

Food Distribution in Gaza Amid Reports of Fatal Shootings

Food Distribution in Gaza Amid Reports of Fatal Shootings

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Criticized aid organization GHF claims to have distributed over one million meals in Gaza on Sunday – without incidents. At the same time, new reports are emerging about fatal shootings near the distribution sites

UN Security Council Faces Dysfunction Amid Global Conflicts

UN Security Council Faces Dysfunction Amid Global Conflicts

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Raging wars and blatant war crimes are shaking the UN to its foundations. Something is being torn apart when principles are politicized and no one is able to put their foot down, says the UN's outgoing refugee chief Filippo Grandi to TT: If we do not demand accountability for crimes, we are in a dangerous situation

Two Fired Amid Criticism of Gaza Aid Effort

Two Fired Amid Criticism of Gaza Aid Effort

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Two people "in key roles" are fired from the heavily criticized aid initiative in Gaza, reports The Washington Post. All aid centers are currently being kept closed

Emergency Aid in Gaza Halted Again Due to Safety Concerns

Emergency Aid in Gaza Halted Again Due to Safety Concerns

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Controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which is responsible for the distribution of emergency aid in war-torn Gaza, announces that all aid centers are temporarily closed due to congestion. There are no announcements about when they will reopen

UN Warns of Rising Acute Malnutrition in Gaza's Children

UN Warns of Rising Acute Malnutrition in Gaza's Children

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2,733 children under the age of five. This many were diagnosed with acute malnutrition in Gaza, just during the second half of May

Minister: Israel's Gaza Blockade May Constitute War Crime

Minister: Israel's Gaza Blockade May Constitute War Crime

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Much indicates that Israel's blockade of aid to Gaza constitutes a war crime. This is stated by Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) in Ekot's Saturday interview

Israel Linked to Gaza Aid Center Shooting: CNN Investigation

Israel Linked to Gaza Aid Center Shooting: CNN Investigation

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Over 30 Palestinians were shot dead near Israel's distribution point for emergency aid in Gaza on Sunday. Israel denies involvement – but this is contradicted by a new mapping

Israeli Attacks in Gaza Result in Multiple Casualties

Israeli Attacks in Gaza Result in Multiple Casualties

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Israel's escalated warfare continues to claim casualties on the ground in the Gaza Strip. A drone attack has been directed at a hospital facility in the city of Gaza

14 Dead in Sudan Refugee Camp Attack by RSF Forces

14 Dead in Sudan Refugee Camp Attack by RSF Forces

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UN Reports Discovery of Dead Bodies After Libya Clashes

UN Reports Discovery of Dead Bodies After Libya Clashes

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A large number of dead bodies have been found in Libya's capital Tripoli after clashes between rival armed groups, reports the UN.

Gaza Aid Efforts Face Chaos and Criticism Amid Israeli Attacks

Gaza Aid Efforts Face Chaos and Criticism Amid Israeli Attacks

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A new and untested organization with unclear financing. A chief who resigned after only a few weeks

Gaza Aid Halted After Fatal Shootings Near Distribution Sites

Gaza Aid Halted After Fatal Shootings Near Distribution Sites

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No emergency aid will be handed out in Gaza on Wednesday, announces the controversial initiative Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). From a Swedish perspective, one is demanding that the bloody events of the past few days near the distribution sites be investigated

Bahrain, Colombia, DRC, Latvia, Liberia Join UN Security Council

Bahrain, Colombia, DRC, Latvia, Liberia Join UN Security Council

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UN Aid Convoy Attacked in Sudan's Darfur Region

UN Aid Convoy Attacked in Sudan's Darfur Region

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A UN convoy with aid to the besieged city of al-Fasher in the region of Darfur in Sudan was attacked on Monday, announces the UN children's fund Unicef. At least five people died in the attack, according to the UN

UN Condemns Gaza Aid Attack as Possible War Crime

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UN Condemns Gaza Aid Attack as Possible War Crime

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At least 27 people were killed when crowds gathered in Gaza to receive emergency assistance. Rescue workers accuse Israel's military of opening fire

UK Foreign Minister Highlights Sudan's Severe Humanitarian Crisis

UK Foreign Minister Highlights Sudan's Severe Humanitarian Crisis

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Debate Over Sweden's Proposal to Halt International Adoptions

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Debate Over Sweden's Proposal to Halt International Adoptions

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Hanna Johansson, herself adopted, welcomes the proposal to stop international adoptions. That Sweden cannot continue on the path we have taken for 60-70 years I think is completely logical, she says