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Geneva Talks Condemn Sudan Aid Worker Killings
Aid workers on the frontlines of the world's conflicts are being killed in unprecedented numbers, according to a United Nations report issued for World Humanitarian Day, August 19. The attacks are "the new reality for millions affected by conflicts and in vital need of healthcare around the world," said WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, issuing a call to stop the intensifying attacks on healthcare workers, hospitals and other health services. "World Humanitarian Day reminds us of the essence of our work: protecting everyone, he wires In an AllAfrica guest column,
International delegations gathered in Geneva for talks on Sudan began discussions on Monday with a minute of silence in recognition of World Humanitarian Day remembering and condemning the killing of 22 aid workers and the injury of at least 34 others since the outbreak of the conflict in that country.
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Africa: Attacks on Health Are Becoming The New Reality; We Must Stop This Becoming The Norm
allAfrica, 19 August 2024
To mark World Humanitarian Day on 19 August, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issues a call to stop the intensifying attacks on healthcare workers, hospitals and… Read more »
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OCHA, 19 August 2024
Aid workers on the frontlines of the world's conflicts are being killed in unprecedented numbers, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said… Read more »
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Sudan: Geneva Talks Condemn Sudan Aid Worker Killings
Dabanga, 19 August 2024
International delegations gathered in Geneva for talks on Sudan, beginning with a minute of silence in recognition of World Humanitarian Day, condemned the killing of 22 aid… Read more »
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Nigeria: Government Raises Alarm Over Attacks On Humanitarian Workers
Daily Trust, 19 August 2024
The Federal Government of Nigeria has raised the alarm over continuous attacks on humanitarian workers in the country. Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: 'The Crisis in North Kivu Is Not Just Neglected but Tolerated' Says the UN Humanitarian Coordinator to the DRC
Agenzia Fides, 19 August 2024
"Six humanitarian operators were killed and 11 kidnapped between January and June of this year, with upwards of 200 incidents which directly targeted humanitarian operators on the… Read more »
