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UN struggles to rush emergency aid to Somalia while under constant threat from local militia
Conditions continue to worsen for millions of east Africans across the devastated Horn of Africa, just two days after the United Nations declared an official famine in southern Somalia. Spokespersons from various U.N. organizations updated reporters in Geneva, Switzerland on … Continue reading
Posted in Horn of Africa, humanitarian aid, UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP
Tagged al-Shabab, Ali Mohamud Rage, Bakool, Casella, children's fund, Dadaab, Dollo Ado, drought, Ethiopia, famine, Fleming, Horn of Africa, humanitarian aid, hunger, Kenya, Kobe, Shabelle, Somalia, UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP
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United Nations declares famine in Somalia after tens of thousands of deaths, more expected
Conditions in the Horn of Africa continued to deteriorate Wednesday as the United Nations declared a state of famine in Somalia, a nation crippled by drought and ongoing violence. The last official U.N. famine declaration was in Somalia in 1984 … Continue reading
Posted in FAO, Horn of Africa, Human rights, humanitarian aid, OCHA, Uncategorized, UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP
Tagged Dermot Carty, drought, Ethiopia, famine, FAO, Horn of Africa, Kenya, Larent Thomas, malnutrition, OCHA, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Somalia, Valerie Amos, WFP, World Food Programme
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World Health Organization warns of inaccuracy of blood testing for tuberculosis
Blood tests cannot accurately or effectively diagnose tuberculosis, according to a new report and recommendation from the World Health Organization. WHO released a first-ever “negative policy” policy Wednesday, condemning the common use of serological (blood) tests for identifying and diagnosing … Continue reading
Posted in WHO
Tagged blood test, Raviglione, serological, tuberculosis, WHO, Xpert, Xpert RTB/RIF
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UN refugees agency attempts to provide adequate aid with inadequate funds
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees launched a new emergency aid drive across Somalia this week, amidst the cacophony of U.N. organizations scrambling to provide emergency relief to the Horn of Africa. The UNHCR’s efforts at “stepping up assistance” … Continue reading
Posted in Horn of Africa, Human rights, UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP
Tagged aid, Dadaab, Dollo Ado, Dolo Ado, Dolo Odo, Ethiopia, funding shortfalls, Kenya, refugees, Somalia, Spiegel, UNHCR
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Humanitarian aid breaking the bank at the United Nations
Helping the world isn’t free. The unfortunate reality is that humanitarian aid is expensive, and when there is not enough money to go around, programs—and people—get cut. Three of the last five stories covered by The Swiss Watch have focused … Continue reading
Posted in Horn of Africa, Human rights, Uncategorized, WFP
Tagged aid dollars, drought, F-16, human rights, Navi Pilay, Pilay
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World Food Program forced to decrease food aid to Afghanistan, just as nation needs it most
Yesterday’s death of Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s brother Ahmad Wali Karzai reaffirmed the ongoing instability in Afghanistan. Though declining, the United States continues to have a significant military presence in the region, but Afghanistan’s insecurity extends beyond military concerns. Bradley … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, WFP
Tagged Afghanistan, drought, food aid, funding shortfall, Guerrant, hunger, WFP, World Food Program
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US declines UN rapporteur’s requested access to potential torture victim
The United States government is raising red flags in the international human rights community. Juan E. Mendez, the United Nations Human Rights Council special rapporteur on torture, expressed his concerns in Geneva, Switzerland on Tuesday that the U.S. has denied … Continue reading
Posted in Human rights, Wikileaks
Tagged Bradley Manning, Guantanamo, human rights, Juan E. Mendez, Manning, Quantico, special rapporteur, torture, Wikileaks
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UN money runs dry in drought-stricken Horn of Africa
While the Horn of Africa suffers from a shortage of water and food, United Nations aid organizations are suffering from a shortage of money. Several U.N. organizations scrambled in Geneva, Switzerland on Friday as they made a unanimous appeal for … Continue reading
Posted in Horn of Africa, Human rights, UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP
Tagged Dadaab, Dollo Ado, drought, Horn of Africa, refugee, UN, UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP
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Thousands spill across Kenya-Ethiopa border as drought cripples region
Over 20,000 refugees fled Somalia to nearby Kenya in the past three weeks, fleeing a devastating drought that has crippled a country already torn by violence. Most of these refugees arrived in Dadaab, a series of refugee camps managed by … Continue reading
Posted in Human rights, Uncategorized, UNHCR
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As Haitian cholera rates rise, humanitarian funds sink
When a 7.0 magnitude earthquake crippled Haiti on January 12, 2010, the international community immediately felt the social aftershocks. Calls for help were met with humanitarian aid, donations, missions and contributions. Almost a year and a half later, the crisis … Continue reading
