Ten maps to understand the occupied West Bank

Ten maps to understand the occupied West Bank

As Israel’s war on Gaza, which has killed more than 41,000 people, nears one year, assaults in the occupied West Bank continue, with at least 703 people killed by Israeli forces since October 7. Despite Gaza and the West Bank being just 33km (21 miles) apart at their closest points, Israeli restrictions have long prevented…

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Global Community Urged to Help Deliver Quality, Holistic Education for Ukrainian Children

Global Community Urged to Help Deliver Quality, Holistic Education for Ukrainian Children

A student participates in an art therapy session at an ECW-supported school in Kyiv, Ukraine. In partnership with UNICEF Ukraine and Caritas Ukraine, the school offers vital mental health and psychosocial support, alongside essential learning materials, helping children recover from trauma and promoting social cohesion between host communities and displaced children and families. Credit: ECW…

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Africa’s Strong Case for Reforms of UN Security Council Led by Sierra Leone Presidency

Africa’s Strong Case for Reforms of UN Security Council Led by Sierra Leone Presidency

Opinion by Kingsley Ighobor (united nations) Monday, September 09, 2024 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Sep 09 (IPS) – At most international forums, including the annual UN General Assembly high-level debate, Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio consistently highlights the injustices of the global system, particularly Africa’s absence in the permanent category and underrepresentation in the…

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Latin American Rulers Embrace Harsh Prisons

Latin American Rulers Embrace Harsh Prisons

Construction work is underway at the dilapidated Tocuyito prison in north-central Venezuela, which is being quickly converted into a high-security prison for hundreds of detainees in protests against the proclaimed re-election of president Nicolás Maduro. Credit: RrSs by Humberto Marquez (caracas) Wednesday, September 04, 2024 Inter Press Service CARACAS, Sep 04 (IPS) – Invoking the fight…

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