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Afghanistan
From Camp As Sayliyah to Congo: Uncertain Fate of Afghan Allies of the US
DID Press: The fall of Kabul in August 2021 marked one of the most dramatic and traumatic turning points in Afghanistan’s modern history, triggering a chaotic evacuation and the collapse of long-standing security arrangements. In the final days of the…
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Afghanistan
More Than 80 US Lawmakers Urge Halt to Transfer of Afghan Refugees to Congo
DID Press: More than 80 Democratic and Republican members of US Congress have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to immediately halt plans to transfer Afghan refugees from Qatar to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The appeal concerns more than…
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Afghanistan
Former US Officials Call to Stop Afghan Refugee Transfer to Congo
DID Press: A group of former US civilian and military officials has called for the cancellation of a reported plan to transfer Afghan refugees from a detention facility in Qatar to the Democratic Republic of Congo, urging Washington to uphold…
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Government
WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak a Global Health Emergency
DID Press: World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a global public health emergency, citing a rapidly escalating outbreak and confirmed cross-border infections. The decision came one day after…
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Afghanistan
Afghan Refugees in Qatar Accuse US of Betraying Resettlement Promises
DID Press: Afghan refugees stranded in Qatar have accused the United States of abandoning its commitments, following reports that the administration of Donald Trump is considering transferring about 1,100 Afghans to Democratic Republic of the Congo or forcibly returning them…
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Children
UNICEF Warns: Over 500M Children Out of School in Conflict Zones
DID Press: UNICEF warned that more than 500 million children living in conflict-affected areas worldwide are being denied access to education, as schools are increasingly damaged, destroyed, or turned into military targets. Speaking at the United Nations Security Council, UNICEF…
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