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United Nations Tolls as 17,000 Gaza Children Away From Homes

3Feb

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Global

United Nations Tolls as 17,000 Gaza Children Away From Homes

According to the United Nations, around 17,000 children in Gaza have been separated from their families due to the ongoing conflict. This is a significant number, representing roughly 1% of the total population displaced by the conflict. In the Gaza Strip, the United Nations (UN) estimates that around 17,000 children are currently without their parents or separated from them after nearly four months of conflict. This makes up 1 percent of the displaced population, 1.7 million people. The UN children's agency UNICEF expressed deep concern over the heartbreaking stories of loss and grief among these children. Jonathan Crickx is UNICEF's spokesperson in the Palestinian territories. He explained that identifying these children is challenging because they might arrive at hospitals injure...

Israel & Palestine Again Engaged in Deadliest Fighting

8Oct

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Global

Israel & Palestine Again Engaged in Deadliest Fighting

Deadly clashes erupted between Israeli and Palestinian forces, resulting in over 400 deaths, including numerous civilians. It all started with Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, triggered by rocket attacks from Hamas militants. The fighting has also caused extensive damage to Gaza's infrastructure. Israel and Palestinian forces have clashed in the deadliest fighting since 2014, with over 400 people killed, including many civilians. The violence began after a series of Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, which were in response to rocket attacks by Hamas militants. The fighting has also caused widespread damage to infrastructure in Gaza. The United Nations has called for a ceasefire, but both sides have so far refused to comply. The international community has expressed deep concern over the violenc...

Russia attacks Ukraine grain port ahead of Putin-Erdogan talks

12Sep

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

Global

Russia attacks Ukraine grain port ahead of Putin-Erdogan talks

Russia launched a drone attack on a Ukraine grain exporting port on Monday. It happened hours before Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan were due to hold talks in Sochi. Russia attacked the Danube River port of Izmail in Ukraine's southern Odesa region. The attack damaged warehouses and set buildings on fire. The attack came as the United Nations and Turkey are working to broker a deal to resume grain exports from Ukraine. Ukraine is a major exporter of wheat and corn. The war in Ukraine has disrupted global food supplies. The United Nations has warned that millions of people could face hunger if the blockade of Ukrainian ports is not lifted. The world is watching the talks between Putin and Erdogan as a critical opportunity. This opportunit...

UN Security Council approved desecration of the Holy Quran

13Jul

By Zainab SohaibNo Comments

Global

UN Security Council approved desecration of the Holy Quran

Pakistan’s resolution against the desecration of the Holy Quran was approved in the UN Security Council The UN Security Council adopted a motion in favor of Pakistan against religious hatred burning the Holy Quran in Sweden. Therefore, Western powers such as the US, the European Union and the United Kingdom opposed the resolution saying, "It was against their repugnant views on human rights and freedom of expression." However, up to 28 countries, including China, India, South Africa and Ukraine, voted in favor, 12 voted against seven abstained. A further reported the Pakistan draft resolution condemns all expressions of religious hatred. They included public and deliberate acts of desecration of the Holy Quran and stresses. They need to hold those responsible to account. ...

13Sep

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Global

Lockdown in Kashmir, where is humanity?

Almost 600 days of lockdown in Kashmir is an exploitation of human rights and freedom. The silence of the world is enough to know the value of poor people's lives in Kashmir. KASHMIR - Imagine being a hostage in your own house. You cannot claim your own land. You cannot wander in your city freely. One cannot imagine to live in such circumstances. People in Kashmir are under this situation for decades. But situations got worse when Indian Prime Minister Narinder Modi revoked article 37 and implement a massive lockdown in Kashmir. Indian government imposed curfew on 5th August 2019. Heavy army troops got stationed at every exit and entry of Indian Occupied Kashmir. Internet service was terminated and food and medical supplies were restricted. Almost 500 men are abducted from their h...