Aid
Drought threatens the livelihoods of 7 million farmers in Afghanistan
The long-term outlook is challenging as farmers and herders, affected by drought, typically need three to five years to recover fully The Food and […]
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COVID-19
Taliban ban on jabs may trigger COVID-19 spike
Ranjit Devraj Given the Taliban’s hostility to vaccinations, WHO and medical experts fear a rapid and uncontrolled spread of COVID-19 in Afghanistan will await […]
Aid
Nobel Peace Prize 2020 goes to World Food Programme
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2020 to the World Food Programme (WFP) for its efforts to combat hunger, for […]
Aid
Over 21,000 People Killed Since UN Global Ceasefire Resolution 90 days ago
The UN Secretary-General issued his first call for a global ceasefire in March amid COVID pandemic, yet early signs of progress have since stalled, […]
Climate
Is climate change responsible for the conflicts we’re seeing around the world today?
John Vidal The relationship between a heating planet and violent clashes is complex — and critical “This is where I keep my weapon,” said […]