Archive for November 2nd, 2023

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02/11/2023

Afghans Returning from Pakistan after Expulsion Order Have Nowhere to Go, Warn Aid Agencies

Human Wrongs Watch

By the Norwegian Refugee Council*

2 November 2023 — The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) are warning of the rapidly rising numbers of Afghans returning from Pakistan and urging international donors to mobilise additional humanitarian funding to address their needs and avoid a new crisis.
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Loaded trucks in Torkham as thousands of Afghan returnees make their way back to Afghanistan from Pakistan. Credit: Maisam Shafiey/NRC
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Furthermore, the three organisations call upon neighbouring countries to continue offering protection and refuge to all vulnerable Afghan refugees until conditions in their home country are conducive to a safe, sustainable and voluntary return.

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02/11/2023

UN Hunger Report Sounds Alarm on Emergencies at Risk of Going Forgotten amid Crisis in Palestine 

Human Wrongs Watch

WFP-FAO report highlights 22 countries or territories needing urgent attention as funding shortfall hampers support 

, Paul Anthem

A woman putting food into a bag
The Democratic Republic of the Congo: A woman collects food for her family in Bulengo displacement camp in the east. A total of 2.9 million people are expected to face Emergency levels of acute food insecurity in the country between January and June 2024. Photo: WFP/Benjamin Anguandia

(WFP)* — The latest Hunger Hotspots report provides a telling reminder of critical humanitarian emergencies that risk falling under the radar while the world’s attention is on the conflict in Israel and Palestine.

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02/11/2023

Rise in Intimidation, Settler Violence in the West Bank: United Nations

Human Wrongs Watch

(UN News)* — More than 820 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank have been displaced amid settler violence and increased movement restrictions since the Hamas terror attacks of 7 October and the start of Israel’s assault on Gaza, the UN relief wing said on Wednesday [].

Palestinians being displaced amid threats by Israeli settlers in Nablus area. (October 2023)
OCHA | Palestinians being displaced amid threats by Israeli settlers in Nablus area. (October 2023)

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