APO News from Africa: Martin Kobler condemns violence and calls for the immediate restoration of calm in Tripoli: The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Libya and Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Martin Kobler, is following reports of ongoing fighting in Tripoli with grave concern. The SRSG calls on rival groups to stop fighting … [Read more...] about Martin Kobler condemns violence and calls for the immediate restoration of calm in Tripoli
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WHO calls for immediate action to save lives in Somalia
APO News from Africa: WHO calls for immediate action to save lives in Somalia: WHO is concerned by the chronic shortage of funding for life-saving work in Somalia in response to the ongoing drought that has plunged the country further towards famine, disease, and health insecurity. Drought in Somalia led to the destruction of crops and livestock, leaving more than 3.3 … [Read more...] about WHO calls for immediate action to save lives in Somalia
Zeid calls for immediate halt to DRC killings
Zeid calls for immediate halt to DRC killings: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein has called on the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to take immediate steps to halt widespread human rights violations, including apparent summary executions, by the country’s armed forces. “There are multiple, credible … [Read more...] about Zeid calls for immediate halt to DRC killings
The 657th meeting of the AU PSC on the African Standby Force and its Rapid Deployment Capability (ASF-RDC) and the African Capacity for the Immediate Response to Crises (ACIRC)
The 657th meeting of the AU PSC on the African Standby Force and its Rapid Deployment Capability (ASF-RDC) and the African Capacity for the Immediate Response to Crises (ACIRC): The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 657th meeting held on 9 February was briefed by the Commission on the African Standby Force and its Rapid Deployment Capability (ASF-RDC) … [Read more...] about The 657th meeting of the AU PSC on the African Standby Force and its Rapid Deployment Capability (ASF-RDC) and the African Capacity for the Immediate Response to Crises (ACIRC)
“Immediate and expansive” action needed as millions face starvation in the Horn of Africa
“Immediate and expansive” action needed as millions face starvation in the Horn of Africa: Prolonged and worsening drought conditions across Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya means that more than 11 million people are facing severe hunger and are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is calling for … [Read more...] about “Immediate and expansive” action needed as millions face starvation in the Horn of Africa
