Democratic Republic of the Congo: Protect civilians after deadly shelling...
Source: AmnestyCountry: Democratic Republic of the CongoWarring parties in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo must step up efforts to protect civilians from attacks, Amnesty International urged...
View ArticleSyrian Arab Republic: Use of chemical weapons in Syria would be ‘crime...
Source: UN News ServiceCountry: Syrian Arab Republic23 August 2013 – The use of any chemical weapons in Syria would amount to a “crime against humanity” and there would be “serious consequences” for...
View ArticleDemocratic Republic of the Congo: La Haut-commissaire adjointe des Nations...
Source: UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the CongoCountry: Democratic Republic of the CongoGoma, 23 août 2013 - La Haut-commissaire adjointe des Nations Unies aux...
View ArticleDemocratic Republic of the Congo: Oxfam reaction to renewed conflict in Goma,...
Source: OxfamCountry: Democratic Republic of the CongoTariq Riebl, Oxfam's humanitarian programme coordinator said:"The shelling of Goma yesterday is a worrying escalation in conflict and poses a...
View ArticleChad: 2,082 houses destroyed by rain in Sudanese refugee camp
Source: Radio DabangaCountry: Chad, SudanCHAD (23 Aug.) - Thousands of homes collapsed and schools were damaged in camp Mile for Sudanese refugees in eastern Chad due to heavy rains that struck the...
View ArticleDemocratic Republic of the Congo: MONUSCO rehabilitates and equips hospital...
Source: UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the CongoCountry: Democratic Republic of the CongoBunia, 20 August 2013 – After refurbishing and equipping the hospital ward...
View ArticleSudan: Man killed, two injured in ambush near West Darfur camp
Source: Radio DabangaCountry: SudanSIRBA (23 Aug.) - A displaced man was killed and two others were injured in West Darfur on Thursday in an ambush by pro-government militiamen accused of stealing...
View ArticleSudan: Two Darfuris killed in on-going East Jebel Marra airstrikes
Source: Radio DabangaCountry: SudanEAST JEBEL MARRA (23 Aug.) - Bombings allegedly carried out by the Sudanese Air Force continued on Friday in East Jebel Marra leaving at least two people dead and...
View ArticleMexico: Declara la Secretaría de Gobernación Emergencia para dos Municipios...
Source: Government of MexicoCountry: MexicoBoletín 226México, D.F., 23/08/2013La Coordinación Nacional de Protección Civil de la Secretaría de Gobernación emitió hoy una Declaratoria de Emergencia para...
View ArticleSudan: ‘At least 2 children die per day’ in South Darfur camp
Source: Radio DabangaCountry: SudanSOUTH DARFUR (23 Aug.) -The spread of diseases in South Darfur’s Attash camp, along with shortage of health care facilities and medicines, is “killing between two and...
View ArticleSudan: 12-year old gang raped in North Darfur
Source: Radio DabangaCountry: SudanKUTUM (23 Aug.) - A group of militants alleged armed by the government are said to have raped a 12-year old girl near Kassab camp, in North Darfur, where she lives.An...
View ArticleColombia: “Muchos avances aunque persisten los retos”: Director de...
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsCountry: Colombia(Nueva York, 22 de agosto de 2013): A su regreso a Nueva York después de una visita conjunta de dos días a Colombia con...
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Somalia: Summary Report: Final Evaluation of the Unconditional Cash and...
Source: UN Children's FundCountry: SomaliaExecutive SummaryOn 20 July 2011, the United Nations declared a famine in parts ofSomalia; the crisis affecting some 3.1 million people, 2.8 million of whom...
View ArticleGuatemala: Boletín Informativo No. 3316 - Fuertes vientos afectan a...
Source: Government of GuatemalaCountry: GuatemalaFuertes vientos afectaron a pobladores de Mazatenango y San Antonio Suchitepéquez en el departamento de Suchitepéquez que dañaron moderadamente 2...
View ArticleIndia: India: A Tap and Toilet at Home Offers Hope and Dignity in Rural...
Source: World BankCountry: IndiaGeeta Bhogan remembers the time not so long ago when all 15 members of her husband’s extended family took turns to fetch water from the borewell a long distance from...
View ArticleNiger: De petits paysans apprennent à accroître leurs productions
Source: Inter Press ServiceCountry: NigerOusseini IssaNIAMEY, 23 août (IPS) - De petits producteurs valorisent leur savoir-faire local au Niger et apprennent à adapter les nouvelles technologies de la...
View ArticleWorld: Ban urges greater action in Africa to meeting anti-poverty,...
Source: UN News ServiceCountry: World23 August 2013 – Now is the time for African countries, development partners and the international community to boost action towards achieving the anti-poverty...
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Haiti: Haïti Perspectives sur la sécurité alimentaire juillet à décembre 2013
Source: Famine Early Warning System NetworkCountry: HaitiLes récoltes d’août/septembre soulageront les ménages en insécurité alimentaireMESSAGES CLÉSLa production agricole du printemps sera 20 à 30...
View ArticlePakistan: Sectarian violence kills at least 10 in Pakistan
Source: Agence France-PresseCountry: Pakistan08/23/2013 20:15 GMTLAHORE, August 23, 2013 (AFP) - Clashes between Shiite and Sunni groups in central Pakistan left at least 10 people dead and six others...
View ArticleDemocratic Republic of the Congo: With Civilians Under Threat, MONUSCO...
Source: Refugees InternationalCountry: Democratic Republic of the Congo, RwandaBy Caelin BriggsOn Friday morning, the sound of mortar shells could be heard from Mugunga III displaced camp in eastern...
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