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December 24, 2022
WMO releases ‘tell-tale signs’ of extreme weather conditions around the world
GENEVA — Some 190 desperate people are on the verge of perishing at sea, adrift somewhere between the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Friday, urging countries in southern Asia to rescue them.However, its pleas continue to be ignored.“This shocking ordeal and tragedy must not continue”, said Indrika Ratwatte, UNHCR’s director for Asia and the Pacific.“These are human beings — men, women and children,” he added.Reports indicate that they have been at sea in dire conditions for a month, lacking sufficient food or water, and with no efforts from any States in the region to help.Many are women and children, with reports of up to 20 people dying on the unseaworthy vessel during the journey.“We need to see the States in the region help save...
December 24, 2022
UNHCR urges rescue of 190 desperate people adrift in Andaman Sea
December 24, 2022
Seven dead, dozens wounded as Russia attacks Kherson
December 24, 2022
Fresh skirmishes in Paris as rally takes place for Kurdish victims of ‘racist’ attack
December 24, 2022
20 dead in Russia illegal care home fire
December 23, 2022
Three killed and several wounded in Paris shooting
December 22, 2022
Top Russian official wounded in Ukrainian shelling
December 22, 2022
Zelensky urges US to help it defeat Russia
December 21, 2022
Russia not to blame for conflict, says Putin
December 21, 2022
Orban calls for European Parliament to be dissolved
