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South African journalists host vigil in solidarity with Gaza journalists

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen South African journalists convened for a vigil on Sunday, following the tragic deaths of 83 reporters amidst the Israeli bombardment in the Gaza Strip. The vigil aimed to highlight the perilous conditions under which journalists operate in conflict zones and to demand protection for their invaluable work. One of the organizers of the vigil, Raeesa Pather, emphasized the profound impact of journalists' reporting from Gaza. "For the […]

today29 January 2024

International News

Aid groups warn they are unable to reach conflict zones due to COVID19 restrictions

Several international aid groups have raised concerns that coronavirus restrictions, aimed at combatting the spread of the disease, are preventing them from reaching up to 300,000 people in conflict zones across the Middle East, Lebanese media outlet Annahar reported. Head of The Norwegian Refugee Council Jan Egeland said that “while governments are taking tough and much-needed measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus, millions of refugees and displaced people still […]

today27 March 2020

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