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UNRWA delivers bulk of aid in Gaza, as destruction mounts in West Bank
- UN News
Some 30,000 residents from Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank have fled their homes after large swathes of it were destroyed in a series of controlled detonations by the Israeli security forces (ISF), the UN agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) said on Tuesday.
Venezuela: The Democratic Transition That Wasn’t
- Inter Press Service
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Feb 03 (IPS) - Venezuela stands at a critical juncture as Nicolás Maduro begins a controversial third term as president. His 10 January inauguration, following a post-election period marked by widespread protests against election fraud and heightened repression, represents a significant setback for democratic aspirations in a country devastated by years of economic collapse and political oppression. Maduro’s confirmation at the helm is the latest chapter in a decades-long process that has transformed Venezuela from a beacon of leftist democratic aspirations into a full-blown authoritarian regime, where the last shred of legitimacy – popular election – has now vanished.
Mozambique: Two Presidents, One Divided Nation
- Inter Press Service
MAPUTO, Mozambique, Feb 03 (IPS) - No illusions: Mozambique remains in crisis, despite the inauguration of Daniel Chapo as president and the establishment of a new parliament. While the widespread allegations of massive electoral fraud during the elections on 9 October 2024 were the immediate trigger for the unrest, the protests revealed deeply entrenched socio-economic and political grievances.
America’s Scourge: An Ageing Elderly Population
- Inter Press Service
PORTLAND, US, Feb 03 (IPS) - Many Americans, especially the wealthy and successful, have discovered that the US is facing the scourge of an ageing elderly population that is seriously threatening the nation’s prosperity, economic growth and international standing.
Hidden Danger: How War Remnants Threaten Syrian Lives
- Inter Press Service
IDLIB, Syria, Feb 03 (IPS) - When 42-year-old Amina al-Hassan's family returned home after the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime, her son stood on a landmine.
‘Grieving and crying’ as people on either side of Gaza conflict come together
- UN News
Two people who have fought on opposing sides of the decades-old conflict between Palestinians and Israel have come to together through “grieving and crying” to discuss how Israeli Jews and Palestinians can live side by side in peace.
Sudan: UN chief condemns reported executions as starvation risks rise
- UN News
The UN Secretary-General expressed deep alarm on Monday over reports of summary executions of civilians in the Sudanese city of Khartoum North, allegedly carried out by fighters and militias allied with the forces of the military Government.
Syria: Special Envoy applauds ‘shared conviction’ among Syrians on political transition
- UN News
The UN Special Envoy for Syria said on Monday that Syrians across the political spectrum share a deep conviction that the country’s political transition must succeed.
World News in Brief: WHO chief asks US to reconsider withdrawal, gender parity remains distant goal, call for rethink on Nordic alcohol law change
- UN News
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday he would “welcome constructive dialogue” with the United States Government over the decision made by President Donald Trump to withdraw.
Relief chief in Israel and Palestine: ‘We must be practical, innovative and persistent’
- UN News
The top UN aid official arrived in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory on Monday for a week-long visit, the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, has reported.
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