The US-led resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire, the release of some hostages together with Palestinian prisoners, followed by the withdrawal of Israeli forces from populated areas and the return of Palestinians to their homes throughout Gaza while humanitarian aid flows in at scale. UN News correspondent in Gaza Ziad Taleb spoke to some of the displaced people forced to …
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“Driving through Gaza City to Jabalia, the destruction is unbelievable. In the North of Gaza, I didn’t see one single building intact and there was constant shelling with drones buzzing overhead,” he said. “The people here are traumatised and exhausted. One woman who had lost her husband told me this war has been going on for 250 days – but …
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Credit: Bruna Prado/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Opinion by Andrew Firmin (london) Friday, June 14, 2024 Inter Press Service LONDON, Jun 14 (IPS) – There’s been recent change in violence-torn Haiti – but whether much-needed progress results remains to be seen. Acting prime minister Garry Conille was sworn in on 3 June. A former UN official who briefly served as prime minister …
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Shashikant Rane with his wooden fruits. Credit: Rina Mukherji/IPS by Rina Mukherji (pune) Friday, June 14, 2024 Inter Press Service PUNE, Jun 14 (IPS) – Sawantwadi in Maharashtra, on the western coast of India, bordering Goa, has always been known for its wooden toys. A picturesque town amid hills and lush greenery, Sawantwadi retains an old-world charm to this day. The …
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A map of fake solutions shows projects with climate-friendly intentions or appearances but with counterproductive social and environmental impacts. Indigenous communities are one of the most affected population sectors. Credit: Platform for Climate Justice by Humberto Marquez (caracas) Friday, June 14, 2024 Inter Press Service CARACAS, Jun 14 (IPS) – Government and private initiatives and programmes to address the climate crisis …
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Opinion by Jayendu De, Genet Zinabou (washington dc) Friday, June 14, 2024 Inter Press Service WASHINGTON DC, Jun 14 (IPS) – Bangladesh has made major gains for its population, the world’s eighth largest with more than 170 million people. Per capita incomes, one of the best measures of broad economic well-being, have risen seven-fold in the past three decades while poverty …
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ECW Global Champion Somaya Faruqi. Credit: ECW by Joyce Chimbi (nairobi) Thursday, June 13, 2024 Inter Press Service NAIROBI, Jun 13 (IPS) – The global community is marking a tragic milestone for human rights, children’s rights, and girls’ rights, as it has been 1,000 days since girls were banned from attending secondary school in Afghanistan. The ban has wiped out decades’ …
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In a speech marking 60 years of UN Trade and Development – the agency previously known by the acronym UNCTAD – the UN Secretary-General highlighted the multiple challenges standing in the way of a more sustainable and inclusive global economy for all. “New and protracted conflicts are having a ripple effect across the global economy. Global debt has soared while …
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This was among the conclusions listed in the report of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel, released on Wednesday. “Amid months of losses and despair, retribution and atrocities, the only tangible result has been compounding the immense suffering of both Palestinians and Israelis, with civilians, yet again, bearing the brunt …
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Osnir da Silva Rubez prepares the furrows that will take water from the São Francisco river to irrigate his crops in the Brazilian Semi-arid ecoregion. He refuses to join the local drip or micro-sprinkler irrigation system, which is more efficient in water use, fertilisation and soil protection. Credit: Mario Osava / IPS by Mario Osava (juazeiro, brazil) Wednesday, June 12, 2024 …
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