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UNICEF demands ceasefire in Gaza to save lives

Published on: February 9, 2024
08:50

Ramallah, Feb 9 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) called for a ceasefire in Gaza to save lives and urged the parties in conflict to comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law.

UN remains on alert over crisis in DRC, UN envoy says

Published on: February 7, 2024
12:24

Kinshasa, Feb 7 (Prensa Latina) The ongoing security crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) keeps the United Nations on alert, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, United Nations Undersecretary General for Peace Operations, said on Wednesday.

Arab League criticizes Western countries for cutting funds to UNRWA

Published on: February 7, 2024
08:44

Cairo, Feb 7 (Prensa Latina) The Secretary General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, criticized the decision of some Western countries of cutting off their fund contributions to the UNRWA (United Nations Works and Relief Agency for the Palestinian Refugees in the Middle East), in charge of aiding Palestinian refugees.

UN plans for Sudan seek to benefit 15 million people

Published on: February 7, 2024
08:21

United Nations, Feb 7 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations will publish its humanitarian and refugee response plans in Sudan for 2024, which seek to reach almost 15 million people in this conflicting country.

Al Mayadeen reveals details about ceasefire negotiations in Gaza

Published on: February 5, 2024
08:53

Beirut, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) Negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza revolve around the withdrawal of Israeli forces, the release of prisoners, the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, the displaced, the entry of humanitarian aid and the lifting of the siege.

Egypt and Iran reject the displacement of Palestinians

Published on: February 2, 2024
08:40

Cairo, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) The foreign ministers of Egypt, Sameh Shoukry, and Iran, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, reiterated their respective countries' rejection to any Israeli plan or measure to displace the Palestinians from their lands, an official source reported.

NGOs condemn decision by the US and allies to cut funds to UN agency

Published on: February 2, 2024
08:25

Ramallah, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Nearly 30 non-governmental organizations condemned the decision of several Western powers, led by the United States, to suspend financing to the UN agency in charge of helping the Palestinians.

UN agency denounces Israeli attacks against its facilities

Published on: February 1, 2024
08:25

Ramallah, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Middle East (UNRWA) denounced that Israel armed forces launched at least 270 attacks against its facilities in the Gaza Strip since last October 7th, killing 372 people.

Israel continues offensive against Khan Yunis city in the Gaza Strip

Published on: January 31, 2024
08:14

Ramallah, Jan 31 (Prensa Latina) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continue its attacks against the city of Khan Yunis and other areas of the Gaza Strip, with reports of numerous deaths and injuries among the civilian population.

Palestinian party condemns decision to cut fundings to UN agency

Published on: January 30, 2024
08:16

Ramallah, Jan 30 (Prensa Latina) The Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP) denounced the decision of the United States and its allies to halt the delivery of funds to a UN agency in the midst of Israel aggression.

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