This story was originally published by The New Humanitarian* GENEVA | 8 January 2024 (IDN) — As the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine continue to dominate headlines going into 2024, it’s important to remember the many other crises that are too easily forgotten by the media and neglected by aid donors—often just because of their […]
Gaza War: UN Agencies Struggling with Humanitarian and Health Needs
By Jaya Ramachandran GENEVA | 6 January 2024 (IDN) — The UN’s migration agency IOM has launched an urgent appeal for $69 million to support its response to escalating and critical humanitarian needs in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT) and neighbouring countries affected by the ongoing hostilities in Gaza. In a statement on 5 January, […]
Thailand: Farm Academy Training Takes Kids Away from Screens
By Pattama Vilailert KHON KAEN, Thailand | 6 January 2024 (IDN) — Nalinthip has been a nurse for 13 years and is the mother to two children aged three and five. Her husband is a YouTuber who spends most of his time on the screen at the age of 40. His Internet using behavior alarmed […]
The Problem of Refugee Camps in the Middle East and North Africa
By Saurav Sarkar* This article was produced by Globetrotter. NEW YORK | 5 January 2024 (IDN) — In 2024, 12 percent of “forcibly displaced and stateless people” are expected to be from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, said the United Nations. This displacement will be caused due to war, humanitarian crises, and […]
Israeli Atrocities in Gaza Go Before World Court
By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS | 5 January 2024 (IDN) — South Africa’s case against Israel, that will go before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on January 11-12, is being backed by Turkey and Malaysia, along with a coalition of non-governmental and human rights organizations. But it is expected to gather wider support before […]
In Pursuit of Eliminating Hamas, Israel Might Bring Forth Something Worse
By Azu Ishiekwene The writer is the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of LEADERSHIP newspaper based in Abuja, Nigeria. ABUJA | 3 January 2023 (IDN) — After futile attempts by others to get the prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate allegations of genocide against the parties in the war in Gaza, South Africa raised the […]
Vietnam: Drought and Salinity in the Mekong Delta Threatens Food Security
By Le Thanh Binh HO CHI MINH CITY | 3 January 2024 (IDN) — The Mekong Delta in South Vietnam has been the country’s rice granary for generations, feeding more than 20 million people today. But climate change resulting in droughts and salinity of the river-fed waters is now threatening food security. The Mekong River […]
South Africa Charges Israel with Genocide in UN’s Top Court
By Lisa Vives, Global Information Network NEW YORK | 1 January 2024 (IDN) — Acting under the Genocide Convention, South Africa has made the first challenge worldwide against Israel charging genocide. The case was submitted to the UN’s International Court of Justice. In an 84-page application, South Africa claimed that “acts and omissions by Israel […]
Opposition Seeks Rerun of Congo Election, Calling Returns Flawed
By Lisa Vives, Global Information Network NEW YORK | 1 January 2024 (IDN) — Preliminary election results announced in the Congolese capital of Kinshasa have sparked demands by members of the opposition for a rerun. According to the country’s election commission, Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi handily won reelection with more than 70% of the vote, […]
South Africa Grieves Death of Celebrated Writer of ‘Sarafina!’
By Lisa Vives, Global Information Network NEW YORK | 1 January 2024 (IDN) — Members of the theatre world, the arts community and followers worldwide are lamenting the death of Mbongeni Ngema—playwright, composer, lyricist, director and musician—who died in a head-on collision in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape. The celebrated playwright who brought the liberation […]