UN Food Agency Warns , Malnutrition Rates in Afghanistan , Have Reached Record High.
The United Nation's World Food Program (WFP)
made the announcement on January 26.
'The Independent' reports that
half of the country has endured
severe hunger throughout the year.
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Half of Afghanistan endures severe
hunger throughout the year, regardless
of the season, and malnutrition rates
are at a record high for Afghanistan, Phillipe Kropf, Spokesman for the U.N.
There are seven million children
(under the age of 5) and mothers
who are malnourished, in a country
with a population of 40 million, Phillipe Kropf, Spokesman for the U.N.
Food
agency in Kabul, via 'The Independent'.
In August 2021, the Taliban takeover
resulted in millions of people falling into
poverty and hunger after foreign aid was cut off.
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In response to the situation, the WFP boosted its
delivery and distribution to reach 15 million with
emergency food assistance and nutrition support.
Other aid agencies are also providing food,
education and healthcare, but distribution has been
severely impacted by a Taliban ban on women working.
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The ban has come at the worst
possible moment.
Families and
communities don’t know where
their next meal is coming from, Phillipe Kropf, Spokesman for the U.N.
Food
agency in Kabul, via 'The Independent'.
'The Independent' reports that the ban was put in place
alongside a number of other measures which restrict
the rights and freedoms of women in Afghanistan.
The measures have drawn
international condemnation and
protests to have the bans lifted
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Tentative Gaza Hostage Deal , Pending Israeli Approval.
NBC reports that a tentative
deal has been agreed upon to
release hostages held in Gaza. .
According to sources with knowledge of the talks,
the potential deal includes an exchange of 50 women
and children for 150 Isreali-held Palestinian prisoners.
The tentative agreement, which could still
fall apart, is subject to change and will require
the approval of the Israeli government.
Following reports that a cease-fire agreement
with Hamas was close, Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu convened special Cabinet meetings. .
Following reports that a cease-fire agreement
with Hamas was close, Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu convened special Cabinet meetings. .
Meanwhile, heavy fighting was reported in
the area surrounding the Indonesian Hospital
in northern Gaza amid Israel's ground assault. .
Meanwhile, heavy fighting was reported in
the area surrounding the Indonesian Hospital
in northern Gaza amid Israel's ground assault. .
According to the Committee to Protect
Journalists, at least 50 journalists have
been killed since the war began. .
According to the Committee to Protect
Journalists, at least 50 journalists have
been killed since the war began. .
The organization said that the first four weeks of
the conflict in Gaza were the deadliest for journalists
since fatalities began being tracked in 1992. .
Health officials have said that
the death toll has exceeded 13,000
following weeks of ongoing combat. .
Over 1.6 million people have been
displaced since the conflict began. .
The United Nations' World Food Program warned in
a post on X that nearly all of the over 2 million
residents of Gaza have been left in urgent need of food aid.
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Food Aid for Millions , in Ethiopia to Resume Following , Massive Corruption Scheme.
In December, the U.S. Agency for International Development plans to resume food aid
for millions of people in Ethiopia. .
In December, the U.S. Agency for International Development plans to resume food aid
for millions of people in Ethiopia. .
'The Independent' reports that the news comes
five months after the aid program was halted amid
a massive corruption scheme involving local officials.
On November 15, the lead U.S. development
agency announced a series of reforms aimed
at preventing mishandling of food aid. .
On November 15, the lead U.S. development
agency announced a series of reforms aimed
at preventing mishandling of food aid. .
According to the agency, the goal is
to prevent a repeat of what it called the
largest theft in the history of food aid. .
USAID spokesperson Jessica Jennings said the reforms , “will fundamentally shift Ethiopia’s food aid
system and help ensure aid reaches those
experiencing acute food insecurity.”.
'The Independent' reports that Ethiopia, which has Africa's
second-highest population, has suffered from years of
drought, conflict and other supply chain disruptions.
'The Independent' reports that Ethiopia, which has Africa's
second-highest population, has suffered from years of
drought, conflict and other supply chain disruptions.
The suspension of aid has impacted an
estimated 20 million people in Ethiopia.
The program was suspended in the Tigray region by
USAID and the United Nations' World Food Program
in March after a massive scheme was uncovered. .
In June, the agencies discovered that
the theft was occurring at a national level
and completely shut the program down.
The reforms include on-the-ground GPS tracking
and spot checks of warehouses and mills. .
The World Food Program and the Catholic Relief
Services will also take control of warehouses,
commodities and distribution programs. .
The World Food Program and the Catholic Relief
Services will also take control of warehouses,
commodities and distribution programs.
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World Leaders Vow , a 'Continued Flow' of Aid , Into Besieged Gaza.
On October 22, United States President Joe Biden
and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed
on a "continued flow" of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
On October 22, United States President Joe Biden
and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed
on a "continued flow" of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
On October 22, United States President Joe Biden
and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed
on a "continued flow" of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Politico reports that the border crossing between
Egypt and Gaza opened on October 21, allowing
food and medical aid into the besieged region.
According to U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East
Humanitarian Issues David Satterfield, a convoy of
15 trucks was expected to enter Gaza on October 22. .
According to U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East
Humanitarian Issues David Satterfield, a convoy of
15 trucks was expected to enter Gaza on October 22. .
The White House said that Biden , “welcomed the first two convoys
of humanitarian assistance," , while speaking with Netanyahu on October 22. .
The White House said that Biden , “welcomed the first two convoys
of humanitarian assistance," , while speaking with Netanyahu on October 22. .
The leaders affirmed that there
will now be continued flow of
this critical assistance into Gaza, White House readout, via Politico.
According to Cindy McCain, executive director of the U.N.’s
World Food Program, Israel's ongoing blockade of Gaza
has pushed 2.3 million people to the edge of starvation. .
The blockade comes as part of a counteroffensive in
response to an October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, which
killed over 1,300 people and saw 200 others taken hostage.
The blockade comes as part of a counteroffensive in
response to an October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, which
killed over 1,300 people and saw 200 others taken hostage.
In an October 22 joint statement, leaders from the U.S., Canada, Germany, Italy, France and the United Kingdom vowed to continue delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza. .
In an October 22 joint statement, leaders from the U.S., Canada, Germany, Italy, France and the United Kingdom vowed to continue delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza. .
Politico reports that the joint statement also , “reiterated their support for Israel and its right to defend itself
against terrorism and called for adherence to international
humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians.” .
Politico reports that the joint statement also , “reiterated their support for Israel and its right to defend itself
against terrorism and called for adherence to international
humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians.” .
Leaders called for close diplomatic coordination in order , “to prevent the conflict from spreading, preserve
stability in the Middle East, and work toward
a political solution and durable peace.”.
Leaders called for close diplomatic coordination in order , “to prevent the conflict from spreading, preserve
stability in the Middle East, and work toward
a political solution and durable peace.”
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China Hosts International, Leaders at Latest , Belt and Road Summit.
'The Guardian' reports that world leaders
have gathered in Beijing to join China's
belt and road initiative (BRI) forum. .
'The Guardian' reports that world leaders
have gathered in Beijing to join China's
belt and road initiative (BRI) forum. .
The forum is the third of its kind since
the global development drive was initiated
by President Xi Jinping ten years ago.
The BRI was originally meant to serve as
a physical and digital infrastructure project
connecting China with the rest of the world.
The project later transformed into
a massive financing vehicle for Chinese
lenders to back projects across the world.
Of over 130 countries attending the two-day summit,
the most senior European Union representative is
expected to be Hungary's prime minister, Viktor Orbán. .
Of over 130 countries attending the two-day summit,
the most senior European Union representative is
expected to be Hungary's prime minister, Viktor Orbán. .
Also scheduled to attend the summit
is Russian president Vladimir Putin
and a representative of the Taliban.
Also scheduled to attend the summit
is Russian president Vladimir Putin
and a representative of the Taliban.
'The Guardian' reports that the summit emphasizes that
China and Russia's political priorities are aligned,
despite Beijing promoting a peaceful resolution in Ukraine.
'The Guardian' reports that the summit emphasizes that
China and Russia's political priorities are aligned,
despite Beijing promoting a peaceful resolution in Ukraine.
Since the BRI's inception in 2013, China's development
goals have been hampered by a trade war with the U.S.,
Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Last year, China pushed its global development
initiative (GDI) at the UN general assembly, linking the
concept with the UN's sustainable development goals.
Last week, China published a white paper
stating that “the ultimate goal of the BRI is to
help build a global community of shared future.”.
According to the paper, rather than focusing solely on
economic development, the BRI will take on issues like
food security, infectious diseases and climate change
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