Over 3,000 Palestinians in Hebron displaced as Israeli forces take over homes, UN
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 27 (DNA):Israel’s “aggressive operation” in the West Bank city of Hebron raises serious concerns of ethnic cleansing, UN human rights chief Volker Turk warned Monday, as the number of Palestinians forced from their homes passed 3,000 on the eve of Israeli elections. The UN aid coordination office, OCHA, said aid partners are supporting local authorities in Hebron to meet the needs of more than 3,000 people evacuated by Israeli forces since Friday. Turk said the operation had demolished homes and commercial property, and deprived residents of the ability to move freely. The operation began after two PalestinianRead More
Pakistan urges UN Security Council to resolve 35-year-old Gulf War missing persons cases
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 27 (DNA):Pakistan Monday urged the UN Security Council to accelerate the identification of Kuwaiti nationals missing since the 1990 Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, emphasizing that suffering familiesRead More
