UNRWA

UN calls for more humanitarian access for Gaza

Published on: May 6, 2024
09:42

United Nations, May 6 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations considers that the continued denials of access to aid and humanitarian work in Gaza is a violation of international law, and notes the need for accountability.

Syria condemns efforts to undermine UNRWA’s role

Published on: April 18, 2024
12:29

Damascus, Apr 18 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian delegate at the United Nations, Qusay Al-Dahhak, categorically rejected the efforts to harm the role of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

Palestine condemns Israeli measures against UNRWA and Gaza residents

Published on: March 25, 2024
08:24

Ramallah, Mar 25 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Government condemned on Monday Israel's decision to prevent the transfer of humanitarian aid to the northern Gaza Strip, where a severe humanitarian crisis is reported due to the lack of food and medicine.

Preliminary probe finds unspecified flaws in UNRWA

Published on: March 20, 2024
17:12

United Nations, Mar 20 (Prensa Latina) A preliminary investigation into UNRWA, the embattled United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, has found “critical areas” which need to be addressed, a United Nations spokesperson said Wednesday.

Lebanon calls to intensified support for Palestinian refugee agency

Published on: March 18, 2024
13:16

Beirut, Mar 18 (Prensa Latina) The Lebanese Foreign Ministry on Monday called on the international community to intensify the efforts to support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).

Gaza buried by tons of rubble and unexploded weapons

Published on: March 15, 2024
16:43

United Nations, Mar 15 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) warned on Friday that the conflict in Gaza has left 23 million tons of rubble and unexploded weapons scattered throughout the enclave.

UNRWA calls on the West to resume funding to face of Gaza crisis

Published on: March 15, 2024
08:35

Ramallah, Mar 15 (Prensa Latina) The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Middle East (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, renewed his call to Western powers to resume financing the organization to face the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Syria warns of attempts to end UNRWA

Published on: March 6, 2024
10:54

Damascus, Mar 6 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Government rejected on Wednesday some attempts to undermine the role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and called on donor countries to resume funding to the agency.

Independent investigation of allegations on UNRWA underway

Published on: February 14, 2024
07:56

United Nations, Feb 14 (Prensa Latina) The independent group appointed to investigate accusations against the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) began its functions amid urgent calls to keep the agency operational.

Palestinians in Gaza fear possible military operation in Rafah

Published on: February 13, 2024
18:09

United Nations, Feb 13 (Prensa Latina) The General Commissioner of the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) Philippe Lazzarini on Tuesday warned that the population in Gaza are shocked as they fear a large-scale attack over Rafah.

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