Intensified fighting in Sudan’s Kordofan region alarms UN humanitarians
United Nations, March 6 (IANS) An alarming intensification of fighting in Sudan’s Kordofan region has killed and injured civilians, destroyed homes, hospitals and other civilian infrastructure, UN humanitarians said. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said the escalation of violence also impeded relief workers’ ability to reach civilians in need of […]
UN humanitarians rushing aid to Gazans, assessing damage
United Nations, Jan 23 (IANS) UN humanitarians and their partners are seizing every opportunity presented by the ceasefire to increase aid deliveries and services for Gazans, including damage assessments for those returning to home sites only to find rubble. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Wednesday they are stepping […]
