About ran672

This author has not yet filled in any details.
So far ran672 has created 901 blog entries.

Fighting Gang Violence In South Sudan

In June, a video showed a 16-year-old girl being gang-raped in Juba, South Sudan, by young men from a rival gang. This caused great anger. The police arrested over 600 youths to stop gang violence, but many were later freed. Some families said innocent children were also taken and forced to join the army. Fighting [...]

Saudi Arabia’s Water Strategy Progress

Saudi Arabia is one of the world’s driest countries, with very little rainfall and scarce water in rivers and lakes. Both green water (soil moisture) and blue water (surface water) are extremely limited. Despite this, Saudi Arabia has become a global leader in managing water resources. Between 2020 and 2023, its water management score improved [...]

Global Calls To Free Eritrean Pastors After 20 Years

On August 21, charities including Open Doors UK & Ireland launched a campaign calling for the release of seven Eritrean pastors jailed for 21 years without charges. The campaign, marking the UN Day for Victims of Religious Violence, is in partnership with Voices 4 Justice. Eritrea only recognizes three Christian groups, Catholic, Orthodox, and Lutheran, [...]

Deadly Bus Crash Highlights Afghan Migrant Crisis

At least 79 were killed after two more died due to injuries from a disastrous bus crash in western Afghanistan. The accident occurred in Herat province's Guzara district when an Afghan returnee's bus from Iran collided with a motorcycle and a tanker carrying fuel, resulting in a huge blaze. At least 19 children were among [...]

Egypt calls for immediate international intervention in Gaza crisis

EGYPT: The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed that Cairo is very worried about the Israeli government's decision to continue with a large military operation in the Gaza Strip. Egypt firmly criticized Israel for increasing its actions and occupation in both the West Bank and Gaza. It accused Israel of committing ongoing crimes against civilians [...]

Beijing Responds as Ukraine Rejects China Peacekeeping Role

CHINA: China stated that it is willing to take a "helpful role" in solving the Ukraine crisis. The statement comes after Russia proposed that China could be one of the countries ensuring Ukraine's safety in a peace agreement, which Ukraine has turned down. China has consistently acted transparently regarding the Ukraine situation, maintaining an impartial [...]

US Praises Bangladesh for Sheltering Rohingya Refugees

The United States praised Bangladesh for sheltering over one million Rohingya refugees. Washington also thanked other countries in the region that provide refuge to people fleeing Myanmar. The statement came from US State Department spokesperson Thomas “Tommy” Pigott. The US reaffirmed its support for Rohingyas and other ethnic groups facing violence in Myanmar. Bangladesh has [...]

Cambodia Urges Thailand to Build Trust for Peace Talks

Cambodia has urged Thailand to cooperate in fostering a climate of trust to peacefully resolve disputes and restore normalcy between the two nations. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nong Sakal reaffirmed Cambodia’s support for an ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) to monitor the ceasefire, alongside the Interim Observer Team (IOT). He emphasized joint measures for mutual benefit, including [...]

Johor Regent Calls for Stricter Action Against Bullying

A 10-year-old boy in Johor is suffering severe trauma after repeated bullying incidents at school, which worsened his pre-existing health conditions. His mother, Siti Suhana Misdi, shared that the child, once cheerful, now struggles with depression, crying, and medical complications, requiring a nine-day hospital stay. Although the families of the alleged bullies have apologized, his [...]

Israel Approves Settlement Plan Splitting West Bank

WEST BANK: Israel has officially approved a debated settlement project in the occupied West Bank that would divide the area into two. Palestinians and human rights organizations argue that this could ruin hopes for establishing a future Palestinian state. As Israel continues to expand settlements, life is becoming harder for Palestinians in the occupied West [...]

Go to Top