CRISIS

Palestine accuses Israel of using water as a weapon

Published on: June 12, 2024
08:18

Ramallah, Jun 12 (Prensa Latina) Israel uses water as a weapon in both the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, denounced the head of the Palestinian Water Authority, Mazen Ghoneim.

Gaza Civil Defense faces crisis due to lack of resources and diesel

Published on: June 12, 2024
08:07

Ramallah, Jun 12 (Prensa Latina) The Civil Defense in the Gaza Strip announced that it is close to paralyzing its work due to the lack of fuel and equipment as caused by the Israeli attacks and the blockade.

NGO demands implementation of Security Council resolution on Gaza

Published on: June 11, 2024
08:17

Ramallah, Jun 11 (Prensa Latina) The Save The Children non-governmental organization demanded the immediate implementation of a UN Security Council resolution that calls for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which is still under Israeli attacks.

WFP reports record figures of food insecurity in Haiti

Published on: June 6, 2024
14:33

United Nations, Jun 6 (Prensa Latina) Nearly five million Haitians suffer today from acute food insecurity and more than 1.6 million are considered in an emergency situation, according to figures released by the World Food Program (WFP).

UN denounces humanitarian and environmental crisis in Gaza

Published on: June 5, 2024
08:51

Ramallah, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) The war in the Gaza Strip disrupted the lives of millions of Palestinians which caused catastrophic damage to the natural environment on which they depend for water, clean air, and food, denounced the Public Works and Relief Agency of the United Nations for Palestine Refugees in the Middle East (UNRWA).

UNHCR considers alarming the lack of protection for migrants

Published on: June 5, 2024
08:44

United Nations, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) The lack of protection services on the main routes used by refugees and migrants is alarming, and the situation has worsened in recent years, the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) warned.

Iran reaffirms support to the resistance in Palestine and the region

Published on: June 4, 2024
09:24

Beirut, Jun 4 (Prensa Latina) The interim Foreign Minister of Iran, Ali Baqeri Kani, reaffirmed Iran’s support to the resistance in Palestine and the region, the Al Mayadeen pan-Arab channel reported.

Argentine university Trade Union Front begins 48-hour strike

Published on: June 4, 2024
07:36

Buenos Aires, Jun 4 (Prensa Latina) The Trade Union Front of National Universities of Argentina began a 48-hour strike demanding salary improvements and denouncing a lack of response from the Government of Javier Milei.

UN agency warns of critical situation in Gaza

Published on: June 2, 2024
09:06

Ramallah, Jun 2 (Prensa Latina) The population of the Gaza Strip and the UN agency in charge of helping the Palestinians are facing a critical situation today due to Israel’s ongoing attacks on that territory.

Palestinian NGOs urge UN to declare Gaza a disaster zone

Published on: May 31, 2024
08:46

Ramallah, May 31 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Network of Non-Governmental Organizations is promoting a campaign to get the UN to declare Gaza a disaster area, as it is affected by hunger, environmental pollution, and the spread of diseases due to the Israeli attacks.

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