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English Situation Report on occupied Palestinian territory about Education, Health, Epidemic and more; published on 03 Jun 2021 by We World GVC

Ukraine: Protection Cluster Factsheet - April 2021 [EN/RU/UK] Format PROTECTION HIGHLIGHTS • Protection of Civilians: According to OHCHR, 17 conflict-related civilian casualties were recorded in April. A total of 39 civilian casualties were recorded since January 2021, out of which 77% were due to mines or Explosive Remnants of War (ERW). From January to April 2021 there was a 50% increase in mine/ERW incidents in comparison to the same period in 2020. Partners are concerned with the possible...

END OF PROJECT EVALUATION Project Title: Recovery of conflict affected population in Kirkuk governorate for a safe and dignified return in area of origin and strengthening of existing health services. Implemented in Kirkuk Governorate (with a focus on Hawija and Kirkuk district) ** Start Date: April 2019 End Date: June 2021 Duration: 27 months 1. 1.1 . About Humanity & Inclusion *Our vision:** Outraged at the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a...

Bomb disposal teams of the Pulgaon based Central Ammunition Depot were tasked with clearing stockpiles of seized explosives and dangerous scrap material, following the Beirut port explosion last year, which raised awareness about the danger of such materials at yards close to inhabited areas.

Myanmar Humanitarian Update No. 6 | 30 April 2021 Format This regular update, covering humanitarian developments in conflict-affected areas from 26 March to 23 April, is produced by OCHA Myanmar in collaboration with the Inter-Cluster Coordination Group and UNHCR. The next update will be issued towards the end of May 2021. HIGHLIGHTS In south-eastern Myanmar, an estimated 40,000 people have been displaced due to insecurity, armed clashes between the Myanmar Armed Forces (MAF) and the Karen Nati...

Share A warship sunk in Kampong Cham province’s Srei Santhor district in the early 1970s during the civil war is raised from the Mekongs riverbed and brought to land. DEFENCE MINISTRY Civil war shipwreck set to be retrieved Thu, 22 April 2021 Unexploded ordnance (UXO) in a warship sunk in the Mekong River’s Kandal province in the early 1970s during the civil war is planned to be retrieved next week after the wreck’s exact location was determined. This operation comes after the recent succ...

UNSC role highlighting UXO threat 08:00 | 15/04/2021 Undergoing years of wars sabotaging its socioeconomic development efforts, and witnessing hundreds of thousands of people injured by landmines and bombs left from the wars, Vietnam is doing its best to support the United Nations Security Council in addressing such a big challenge and maintaining peace. Although the war ended in 1975, the discovery of bombs, mines, and UXOs is still dragging on It has been 12 ye...

What we do The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Fede...

Disposal teams have burned 1.6 tonnes of the 16 tonnes of unexploded ordnance (UXOs) that were retrieved from a warship sunk in the Mekong River in Kampong Cham province during the civil war period of the early 1970s. The remaining ordnance will be neutralised and preserved for museum displays. Mey Sophea, head of the UXO Clearance Unit of the National Centre for Peacekeeping Forces and Explosive Remnants of War Clearance (NPMEC-ERW), said on April 6 that the specialist team only burned the ol...

Vietnam addresses post-war UXO consequences Chia sẻ | FaceBookTwitter Email Copy Link Copy link bài viết thành công  05/04/2021    15:34 GMT+7 Vietnam is one of the countries suffering from heavy consequences of post-war bombs, mines and unexploded ordnances (UXO). The country has implemented measures to clear bombs, mines and explosives. International donors and non-governmental o...