USD 404 million to UN humanitarian emergencies

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 07:00

More than 40 countries have pledged USD 404.6 million to a United Nations fund that provides immediate money to respond to humanitarian emergencies around the world, from conflicts in Syria and the Central African Republic to earthquakes and typhoons.

About 40% Syrians need humanitarian aid: UN

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 09:35

The United Nations estimates that around 9.3 million people in Syria or about 40 percent of the population need humanitarian assistance due to the country`s 2-1/2-year, the U.N. humanitarian office said on Monday.

UN Council agrees call for better Syria aid access

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 21:06

The UN Security Council on Wednesday agreed on a statement calling on the Syrian government to improve access to civilians trapped in the country`s conflict.

Top donor countries `failing` Syrians: Oxfam

Last Updated: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 13:13

Donor countries, among them France, Qatar and Russia, are failing to adequately fund the humanitarian response to the Syrian crisis, an international aid agency said Thursday.

Seven mn people need urgent aid in Syria conflict: UN

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 20:32

Of those in urgent need, more than two million have taken shelter outside Syria, while more than four million people have been displaced within the country, said UN Emergency Relief coordinator Valerie Amos.

Two Spanish aid workers freed in Somalia: MSF

Last Updated: Friday, July 19, 2013, 09:56

Two Spanish aid workers kidnapped almost two years ago in Kenya and then held in Somalia have been freed, their employer Doctors Without Borders said.

EU gives $85 mn humanitarian aid to Syria

Last Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013, 12:50

The funds will be spent on emergency healthcare services, and also shelter, food, water, sanitation and basic household items.

Russia sends planes to rescue nationals from Syria

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 10:52

The planes carried around 46 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including tents and power generators.

Pakistanis bury slain teachers, aid workers

Last Updated: Thursday, January 3, 2013, 08:30

Five female teachers and two health workers were gunned down by militants in what may have been the latest in a series of attacks targeting anti-polio efforts in Pakistan.