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In wake of Tropical Storm Isaac, UN steps up Haiti humanitarian response

Published in Monday August 27th, 2012 In In the media

(Português) Humanitarian efforts are underway in Haiti following the torrential rains and blustery winds that battered the country over the weekend as Tropical Storm Isaac swept across the nation, the United Nations said today. Tropical Storm Isaac raised considerable concern early last week as it looked set to turn into a hurricane before barrelling down upon the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, shared by both Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

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Tropical Storm Isaac pummels Haiti’s homeless

Published in Monday August 27th, 2012 In In the media

Tropical Storm Isaac has killed at least four people in different parts of Haiti, with more than 4,000 people still remaining in temporary emergency shelters. Lashing rains and gale-force winds and high winds were reported along parts of the country on Saturday. The impoverished Caribbean nation is still reeling from the effects of a devastating 2010 earthquake that killed more than 250,000 people.

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In Haiti, the Government is firmly committed to resolving the housing problem

Published in Monday August 27th, 2012 In In the media

August 27, 2012 The passage of Isaac demonstrates once again the vulnerability of 400,000 IDPs of January 12 still living under tents in difficult conditions. The Government is committed more than ever to find lasting solutions to the housing of most disadvantaged. Since the announcement of the arrival of the storm Isaac, the Government has […]

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No Plans to Evict Maasai From Serengeti, Tanzania

Published in Monday August 27th, 2012 In In the media

August 27, 2012 THE government has no plans to evict 48,000 people belonging to the Maasai tribe from Serengeti to pave way for hunting activities by foreigners. A press statement issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism signed by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Mr George Matiku, revealed that there won’t be evictions. The statement […]

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Heavy Rains and Floods Cause Massive Destruction in Zamzam IDP Camp in Sudan

Published in Friday August 24th, 2012 In In the media

August 23rd, 2012 The committee for inventory losses and damages in Zamzam IDP camp revealed on Thursday August 23 that the heavy rains and floods, which hit the camp on Saturday August 18, resulted in the collapse of 800 homes, 730 shelters and fences, 512 latrines and a high school for girls as well as […]

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In Kenya, it’s necessary to protect the poor against land grabbers

Published in Friday August 24th, 2012 In In the media

August 23rd, 2012 Manyatta MP Emilio Kathuri yesterday asked Embu courts to protect the poor against rich people who have been grabbing their pieces land. Kathuri said it has become a common occurrence in Embu for the wealthy to irregularly acquire land belonging to the poor. He lamented that when the matters move to the […]

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Flood Kills Two and Renders 200 Homeless in Adamawa, Nigeria

Published in Friday August 24th, 2012 In In the media

August 23rd, 2012 Flood in seven local government areas of Adamawa State killed two persons, and rendered about 200 others homeless. Speaking to newsmen yesterday, Executive Secretary of the Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Mr Shadrach Daniel, said the affected local government areas include Numan, Demsa, Madagali, Mayo-Belwa, Yola North, Yola South and Guyuk. […]

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‘Illegal’ JMPD evictions shatter Marlboro community in South Africa

Published in Thursday August 23rd, 2012 In In the media

August 22nd, 2012 Metro police in Johannesburg have cracked down on a community of shackdwellers in Marlboro, evicting residents in direct contravention of state laws. The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has dug in its heels and is continuing to evict residents of an informal settlement in Marlboro, despite a court ruling to the contrary. […]

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Haiti – Reconstruction : The National Palace will be demolished

Published in Thursday August 23rd, 2012 In In the media

August 22nd, 2012 The Government announced on Tuesday that the National Palace of Port-au-Prince, heavily damaged by the earthquake of January 2010 will be demolished. J/P Haitian Relief Organization (J/P HRO), the humanitarian organization established by American actor Sean Penn [Roving ambassador for Haiti] would be responsible for the demolition. This is a volunteer mission […]

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Istanbul Earthquake Reconstruction Feared Unsafe

Published in Tuesday August 21st, 2012 In In the media

August 20, 2012 Istanbul’s 15 million people are facing an 80 percent chance of a major earthquake in the next 30 years.  In preparation for the predicted quake, the government and local authorities have started to rebuild more than one-third of Istanbul’s structures.  But, controversy surrounds the reconstruction policy and experts worry the preparations are […]

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