Tag: UNRWA

Lack of fuel threatening to shut down ‘entire humanitarian operation’ in besieged Gaza: UN warns

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 17 (APP): Lack of fuel is jeopardizing ‘the entire architecture of the humanitarian response’ in the Israel-blockaded Gaza, where raw sewage is now flowing in the streets, the head of UNRWA, the UN agency that assists Palestine refugees said. In a wide-ranging briefing to journalists in Geneva, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini reiterated… Continue reading Lack of fuel threatening to shut down ‘entire humanitarian operation’ in besieged Gaza: UN warns

Mr. Philippe Lazzarini,Commissioner- General of the United Nations relief and work agency for Palestine refugees in the near east(UNRWA)along with Ms.Greta Gunnarsodottir,Al-Rifai, spokesperson on UNRWA’s request.

APP14-220622 NEWYORK: June 22 –Mr. Philippe Lazzarini,Commissioner- General of the United Nations relief and work agency for Palestine refugees in the near east(UNRWA)along with Ms.Greta Gunnarsodottir,Al-Rifai, spokesperson on UNRWA’s request.APP
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US resumes aid for Palestinians, providing $235 million; UN welcomes

WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS, Apr 8 (APP): The Biden administration announced on Wednesday it would provide $235 million in U.S. aid to the Palestinians, restarting funding for the United Nations agency caring for refugees and restoring other assistance cut off by former President Donald Trump. The bulk of the money will go through the U.N. agency for… Continue reading US resumes aid for Palestinians, providing $235 million; UN welcomes

Pakistan calls for ‘just resolution’ of Israeli-Palestinian conflict for Mideast peace

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 04 (APP):Reaffirming its full support to the Palestinians’ struggle for self-determination and against foreign occupation, Pakistan has urged the international community to help them establish an independent State of their own with Al-Quds al-Sharif as its capital. “The tragedy of Palestine is the collective failure of the international community to uphold the… Continue reading Pakistan calls for ‘just resolution’ of Israeli-Palestinian conflict for Mideast peace

UN agency for Palestinian refugees launches $94.6 million appeal to combat coronavirus

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 04 (APP): The coronavirus pandemic has sparked a health and socio-economic emergency across the occupied Palestinian territory, the UN agency for the region warned on Friday, noting a swell of coronavirus cases in recent weeks. The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), said that it requires some $94.6 million… Continue reading UN agency for Palestinian refugees launches $94.6 million appeal to combat coronavirus

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