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Palestinian commission: more than 9,500 demolition and stop-work notices issued in the West Bank since 2015

The Palestinian commission against the wall and settlements reported that since the beginning of 2015, Israeli authorities have issued 9,518 notices of demolition or work stoppage against Palestinian structures in the West Bank. The commission's data are based on documented cases and do not cover all notices. According to the UN, nearly 12,000 structures were demolished over the same period, and more than 18,000 Palestinians were displaced.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
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UN: Nearly 19.2 million Afghans may face acute hunger this winter

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs warned that due to funding shortages, acute food insecurity may affect nearly 19.2 million people in Afghanistan this winter. From September to October, 15.9 million people are experiencing acute food crisis at IPC level 3 or higher — almost one in three Afghans. About a third of nutrition centers are closed or have suspended operations, and more than 4 million children may need treatment for acute malnutrition next year.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read