President Joe Biden signed an executive order on May 4 that opened the door to new Sudan-related sanctions amid the ongoing power struggle between rival military generals in the African nation. The order authorizes future sanctions against individuals who threaten the “peace, security, or stability” of Sudan, impede the country’s democratic transition, or commit acts…
Biden Clears Path for New Sanctions Amid Violence in Sudan
May 4, 2023
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Canada Pledges $39M in Sniper Rifles, Non-Lethal Aid for Ukraine
Canada is committing another $39 million in weapons and non-lethal military aid to Ukraine. Defence Minister Anita Anand announced the latest contribution during a meeting with counterparts from the U.S. and other allies in Germany. The donation includes almost $35 million in cash to help Ukraine buy fuel, first-aid kits and other non-lethal provisions through…
Six Countries Join Forces for Humanitarian Christmas Drop to Remote Pacific Islands
December 7, 2022
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Five countries are joining the United States this year in a humanitarian assistance Christmas drop, which kicked off on Dec. 4. Air forces from the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and India are going to make deliveries to over 20 thousand islanders across 56 remote islands throughout Micronesia and Palau. Based out…
US Is by Far the Largest Supporter of Ukraine: Study
April 19, 2022
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The U.S. government was the top humanitarian and military contributor to Ukraine since Russia’s invasion started, a new study found. Since Feb. 24, the United States has given Kyiv 7.6 billion euros ($8.2 billion) in the form of humanitarian and military assistance, according to findings from the Kiel Institute, a German economic research think tank….
Australia Grants $2 Million to Charity Alliance Delivering Aid to Ukraine
March 22, 2022
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The Australian government has donated $2 million (US$1.5 million) to an alliance of 15 charities that has formed to provide aid to Ukraine during the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. “To enhance the response of Australian NGOs and their partners in the region, we will provide $2 million to the Emergency Action Alliance Ukraine Appeal (EAA),” Prime…
Video: Ukrainians Are Met With Warmth Amid Anguish
Volunteers in Poland are providing food and clothes to Ukrainians, and have begun giving humanitarian aid to Ukrainian cities. The Epoch Times’ sister media NTD spoke to one of the volunteers on the ground.
US Organizations Ship Nearly 7 Tons of Powdered Milk to Cuba
SANTA CRUZ, Bolivia—As part of a humanitarian relief effort for Cuba’s long struggling population the organizations Code Pink, People’s Forum, and Puentes de Amor (Bridges of Love), coordinated a shipment of almost seven tons of powdered milk on Jan. 15 amid ongoing critical food and medical supply shortages. The grassroots mobilization is the second delivery…
Australia Sends Aid to Tsunami-Ravaged Tonga
Australia is deploying aircraft and a naval vessel to bring much needed humanitarian and disaster-relief aid to Tonga after a tsunami lashed the islands on Saturday. HMAS Adelaide will feature in the relief effort, bringing engineering and medical personnel and equipment, as well as helicopters to assist with logistics and distribution of humanitarian aid, Foreign…
Since Taliban Gain Control, Over Half of Afghan Population Doesn’t Have ‘Enough to Eat’
NEW DELHI—Already stressed by continuous drought and conflict the number of Afghans needing humanitarian assistance increased from 18 million to 24 million after the Taliban took over the country on Aug, 15, according to Babar Baloch, the global spokesperson, for the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. The 24 million in need account for over half of…
Afghan Banking System Facing Existential Crisis: UNDP Report
November 22, 2021
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The United Nations warned Monday that Afghanistan’s banking system is on the verge of collapse because of consumers unable to repay loans, fewer deposits, and other liquidity problems, leading to a social crisis in an already fragile economy. “Afghanistan’s financial and bank payment systems are in disarray,” the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) said in…
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