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Survivors of the devastating earthquake in Myanmar are urgently calling for increased aid as the situation remains dire. As the death toll rises and the humanitarian crisis deepens, voices from within the country are pleading for an end to military operations against rebel forces. A shallow 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck on Friday, resulting in widespread destruction and claiming the lives of over 2,800 individuals, while leaving countless others homeless. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that one in three…

In Myanmar, aid organizations are reporting harrowing conditions in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that has claimed over 2,700 lives. The urgency for food, water, and shelter is palpable, with warnings that the opportunity to rescue survivors is quickly slipping away. Min Aung Hlaing, the leader of Myanmar's military government, addressed the nation in a televised speech, stating that the death toll from the 7.7 magnitude quake, which struck on Friday, is anticipated to surpass 3,000. As of today, the death toll…

As hope dwindles for finding more survivors beneath the rubble in Mandalay, the situation is increasingly dire. Many residents have spent a third night exposed to the elements following a devastating earthquake that claimed the lives of at least 1,700 individuals across Myanmar and neighboring Thailand. This morning, rescue operations in the bustling city of Mandalay, home to over 1.7 million people, show signs of slowing. Harsh conditions prevail, with temperatures soaring to around 40°C, making the already challenging…

Mogadishu (AX) — As the sun lazily dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over Mogadishu, a gathering unlike any other took place. Survivors, heartened activists, and earnest government officials came together to honor the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Their voices joined in an impassioned plea urging the swift establishment of a national ban in Somalia. Orchestrated by the Ifrah Foundation, this pivotal event was held in partnership with the Ministry of Women, Family,…

Imagine the sweltering sun beating down mercilessly or the sky opening with relentless rain, leaving you with nothing but the clothes on your back. That’s the stark reality for many in Somalia grappling with natural calamities. In a moving display of humanity, Qatar Charity has rolled out the literal red carpet, or rather, the canvas tarpaulins, for those most impacted by Mother Nature’s wrath. This week, arriving with the kind of military precision any general would envy, two mammoth…

Caroline Darian, the daughter of Gisèle Pelicot, has bravely stepped into the spotlight, urging other victims of sexual assault to break their silence and share their stories. Her family’s decision to go public is rooted in a profound desire to empower those suffering in silence, encouraging them to "speak up and not remain in the shadows." In a heart-wrenching turn of events, her former husband, Dominique Pelicot, was found guilty of systematically drugging and raping Gisèle for nearly ten years. To add a layer of horror,…

Survivors of Madagascar Boat Incident Prepare for Return to Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - Officials in Antananarivo have announced that scores of individuals who survived a shipwreck off Madagascar will soon make their journey back to Somalia. These individuals were rescued by local fishermen early Saturday, adrift in the Indian Ocean. The 48 survivors, who hailed from Somalia, encountered disaster while aboard two different vessels, resulting in fatalities among their group. Originally departing from Mogadishu, their…

The Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots coalition composed of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, has been honored with the Nobel Peace Prize. Members of this group, often referred to as Hibakusha, are living witnesses to the catastrophic aftermath of the only two nuclear attacks ever executed in warfare. These individuals have committed their lives to the relentless pursuit of a world devoid of nuclear arsenals. The Norwegian Nobel Committee, in their official citation, stated, “Hibakusha is…

On Thursday, a military helicopter transporting international peacekeepers experienced a mishap near the Somali capital, Mogadishu. Remarkably, several military personnel aboard, including three Ugandan soldiers part of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), survived the crash, as per security sources.Fortunately, the incident led to no fatalities, a military official disclosed to Anadolu via a phone call. They asked to stay anonymous due to lack of media authorization.At this point, neither the Somali…

Ocean Viking, the boat from the SOS Mediterranean organization, is conducting a new rescue campaign in the central Mediterranean. At sea, the ship rescued 796 people from Libya to Europe in January and February. RFI embarks on this mission. Every day we receive the logbook from our special correspondent. "Please play a game with me," Amias asks me. The 9-year-old boy points to two painted boards on the floor. Wooden puck acts as pawns. Amias has been aboard the Ocean Viking for three days: he has already had the…