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Ukraine Crisis: Maternity Hospital In Mariupol Bombed By Russia Amid Ceasefire

Sonia SolankiMarch 10, 20220

The Ukraine crisis seems to have intensified as Russia has recently bombed a maternity and child hospital in Mariupol. The attack happened amid the so called agreed ceasefire between Russia-Ukraine to evacuate the innocent people trapped in war. Earlier, Russia agreed to give a clear passage to the people stuck in Mariupol and other hostage cities across Ukraine.   Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the attack by the Russian troops an "atrocity". He also tweeted, "Direct strike of the Russian troops at the maternity hospital. People, children are under the wreckage". So far, 17 people are found wounded and hurt including a woman in labour. But these are just initial reports , number of people hurt can be far up says the hospital department. The city is facing...

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Typhoon Rai Causes Massive Destruction And Death Toll Rises To 208 In The Philippines

Sonia SolankiDecember 21, 20210

Typhoon Rai causes massive destruction in Philippines. The wind speed of typhoon Rai is approximately 195 km/hr or 120 miles/hr. Around 300,000 people are looking for safety around the time it hits the country's southeastern islands. The most affected areas are Siargao, Dinagat, and Mindanao Islands. As per reports around 208 people have lost their lives. More than 239 people are injured and 52 are missing as reported by the local police. Rai is the most powerful typhoon to hit the Philippines this year 2021. Although around 20 storms and typhoons hit the country every year. Till date, the most destructive typhoon to hit the Philippines is Typhoon Haiyan in 2013. Haiyan took away the lives of nearly 6000 people and left millions in need. Typhoon Rai belongs to category 5 according to the ...

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Geneva GHO Announced That 274 Million People Will Need Emergency Aid And Protection

Sonia SolankiDecember 8, 20210

On 2nd December, in Geneva GHO [Global Humanitarian Overview] announced that 274 million people will need emergency aid and protection. According to GHO this is 17% more than the last year. GHO stated that in 2021 we reached 107 million people out of 157 million , which is 70% of the target. This year GHO is targeting 183 million people with aid. GHO requires funding of approximately US$41 billion to fulfill this target. GHO is the world's most comprehensive, authoritative and evidence based assessment of humanitarian needs. UN Humanitarian Chief Martin Griffiths told that the climate crisis is affecting the vulnerable people first and worst. The effects of climate change are devastating and maybe irreversible too. GHO Chief also said that we are appealing globally so that we can get...

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