humanitarian aid
Nearly ten years of war: Europe must continue to support the Syrian people
Opinion
July 1, 2020
Nearly ten years of war: Europe must continue to support the Syrian people
The conflict in Syria is entering its tenth year. Ten years of war, suffering and grief. And it’s still not…
Donors urged to dig deep as economic chaos, virus hit Syria
Middle East
June 29, 2020
Donors urged to dig deep as economic chaos, virus hit Syria
BRUSSELS (AP) — Aid organizations on Monday made a plea for world leaders to boost financial support to conflict-torn Syria…
Worst virus fears are realized in poor or war-torn countries
Middle East
June 29, 2020
Worst virus fears are realized in poor or war-torn countries
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — For months, experts have warned of a potential nightmare scenario: After overwhelming health systems…
Donors pledge US$1.8 bn for Sudan’s democratic transition
Middle East
June 26, 2020
Donors pledge US$1.8 bn for Sudan’s democratic transition
BERLIN (AP) — Western and Arab countries pledged a total US$1.8 billion in aid to Sudan on Thursday to help…
UN aid chief: Yemen will fall off a cliff if no new funds
Middle East
June 25, 2020
UN aid chief: Yemen will fall off a cliff if no new funds
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The UN humanitarian chief warned that without massive financial support, Yemen will “fall off the cliff,”…
Iran ship reaches Venezuelan waters with cargo of food
Middle East
June 22, 2020
Iran ship reaches Venezuelan waters with cargo of food
CARACAS (Reuters) — An Iranian ship was approaching the Venezuelan port of La Guaira on Sunday with a cargo of…
Last batch of joint aid lands in Yemen amid UN funding cuts
Middle East
June 19, 2020
Last batch of joint aid lands in Yemen amid UN funding cuts
The last of three large shipments of medical supplies landed in Yemen on Friday, organizers of the cargo flights said,…
Second Etihad plane from UAE lands in Israel
Middle East
June 10, 2020
Second Etihad plane from UAE lands in Israel
UAE carrier Etihad Airways sent its second flight to Israel in less than a month Tuesday, carrying medical aid to…
UN appeal for urgent Yemen aid falls US$1 bn short amid virus
Middle East
June 3, 2020
UN appeal for urgent Yemen aid falls US$1 bn short amid virus
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A United Nations appeal Tuesday for countries to fund emergency aid in Yemen, where…
UN forced to cut aid to Yemen, even as virus increases need
Middle East
June 1, 2020
UN forced to cut aid to Yemen, even as virus increases need
CAIRO (AP) — Aid organizations are making an urgent plea for funding to shore up their operations in war-torn Yemen,…