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Aid operations stretched to the limit in Burundi by ongoing DR Congo crisis
With thousands fleeing violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) across the border into Burundi, aid operations are stretched to the limit, the World Food Programme (WFP) said . The UN agency has swiftly mobilized additional resources to address but the sharp rise in refugee numbers has put immense pressure
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Myanmar quake: More than 1,600 reported killed, as UN aid operation supports rescue efforts
Latest news reports indicate that over 1,600 have been killed in Myanmar with thousands injured following two powerful earthquakes which have left hundreds trapped under rubble. The earthquakes of 7.7 and 6.4 magnitude struck Myanmar in the centre of the country northwest of Sagaing. The UN aid coordination office, OCHA, reported
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Gaza crisis: Amid winter storms, humanitarians appeal for full aid access
As the Israeli military completed its withdrawal from a key security corridor in Gaza that had cut the enclave in two, UN humanitarians issued a fresh appeal for an end to all aid restrictions which continue to prevent the delivery of lifesaving relief. “The health system is ruined. Malnutrition is rising.
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World Bank Approves $182 Million to Enhance Health and Safety Nets in Sudan
The World Bank has approved two projects aimed at restoring and enhancing access to health services and providing emergency safety nets in Sudan. With a combined funding of $182 million, these projects address the urgent needs of vulnerable communities affected by both conflict and natural disasters. Sudan's ongoing conflict has
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