Humanitarian Aid
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Afghanistan
UK Reaffirms Commitment to Humanitarian Aid in Afghanistan
DID Press: Head of Afghan Red Crescent emphasized continued aid to displaced persons and those in need during a discussion with the UK’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, In response to rising challenges caused by recent heavy rains. Sheikh Shahabuddin Dilawar,…
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Afghanistan
Herat Merchants Donate 15M Afghanis to Support Iran Amid Crisis
DID Press: Local officials in Herat announced that a group of merchants in the province has raised 15 million Afghanis in humanitarian aid for the people of Iran, delivering the funds to the Iranian political representation in Herat. Mohammad Younus…
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Afghanistan
Humanitarian Aid Reaches 500,000 People Across Afghanistan Over Past Year
DID Press: National Disaster Preparedness Authority of Afghanistan reported that over the past year, humanitarian assistance has been provided to approximately 500,000 vulnerable individuals nationwide. Officials said the aid included food supplies, temporary shelters, cash assistance, and other essential items,…
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Afghanistan
UN: Taliban–Pakistan Border Tensions Disrupt Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan
DID Press: UN says escalating border tensions between the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan and Pakistan have created serious obstacles for the delivery of humanitarian aid into Afghanistan. According to Tom Fletcher, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, at least 167…
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Government
US-Led Center Takes Over Control of Gaza Ceasefire from Israel
DID Press: Washington Post reported that oversight of the Gaza ceasefire has been transferred from Israeli leadership to a newly established coordination center led by the United States. According to the report, the U.S. military-led coordination center — tasked with…
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Afghanistan
Northern Quake Victims Need Urgent Aids, Warns National Resistance Council
DID Press: Following a deadly earthquake in northern Afghanistan, Supreme Council of National Resistance for the Salvation of Afghanistan issued a condolence message, saying lack of a legitimate and accountable establishment in the country has created serious challenges for disaster…
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Government
Japan Warns Israel of Possible Sanctions over Unilateral Actions
DID Press: Japan’s Foreign Minister, Yoshimasa Iwaya, warned on Wednesday that Tokyo may consider punitive measures, including sanctions, against Israel if it continues actions undermining a two-state solution. Speaking critically of Israel’s unilateral moves in the occupied territories, Iwaya called…
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Human Rights
Israeli Forces Attack Freedom Fleet in International Waters Near Gaza
DID Press: Israeli military forces reportedly attacked nine ships of the “Freedom Fleet” in international waters on Wednesday evening, according to early media reports. The fleet was attempting to break the blockade of Gaza. The ships, located about 120 nautical…
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Afghanistan
Lavrov: West Should End Confrontation, Help Rebuild Afghanistan
DID Press: Speaking at the opening of 7th Moscow Format Consultative Meeting on Afghanistan, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called on Western countries to refrain from confrontational policies and take responsibility for rebuilding Afghanistan and repair the damage inflicted on…
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Health
Israel Faces Allegations of Brutality against ‘Sumud Fleet’ Detainees
DID Press: Activists from “Sumud Fleet,” who were detained by Israeli forces during a humanitarian aid mission to Gaza, have reported severe mistreatment, filthy cells, deprivation of food and water, and both psychological and physical torture while in Israeli custody.…
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