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By Salman Al-Mutairi KUWAIT, Resuming its relief aid airlift to Sudan, Kuwait has sent an aircraft carrying 40 tons of food and medical supplies and three ambulances to Port Sudan International Airport.

Speaking to KUNA on this occasion, Deputy General Manager of Kuwait Society for Relief Omar Al-Thuwaini said today’s aid plane is part of a humanitarian campaign that was jointly launched by the society and eight other Kuwaiti charities with a view to helping Sudanese people who have been affected by their country’s war ramifications.

The Kuwaiti initiative worth over KD 60,000 (USD 198,000) is mainly intended to help answer people’s basic needs, primarily food, medicine, and shelter, amid the tough living conditions, he added.

In this context, he voiced gratitude and appreciation to Kuwaiti state bodies, chiefly the ministries of defense, foreign affairs, social affairs, and information, for their efforts to facilitate and speed up the humanitarian mission.

For his part, Chief of External Projects at the Kuwait Patients Helping Fund Society Faisal Al-Yaqout told KUNA that by sending the latest aid aircraft, the Kuwaiti charities seek to alleviate the humanitarian anguish of the Sudanese people.

The Sudanese relief aid consists of medical equipment, 100 wheelchairs, 100 crutches, blood pressure monitors, respirators, and others, he added.

Namaa Charitable Society’s Relief Chief Khaled Al-Shemeri, also speaking to KUNA, said through close cooperation between local and international partners, the society has handed out relief aid and dispatched medical convoys to war-hit areas in Sudan.

He added that his charity has also carried out relief projects for Sudanese refugees in Chad, including 350 eye surgeries, 1,100 food baskets, three water wells, medical tents, and clothes for 2,000 children.

Kuwaiti relief aid comes under the direction of the country’s political leadership for sending necessary humanitarian aid to the Sudanese people in order to ease war impacts.

Kuwait sent 16 relief aid planes carrying hundreds of tons of food and medical supplies, clothes, and ambulances to Sudan in June.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

CAIRO, The chief of a pan-Arab human rights committee condemned on Tuesday what he called the “double standards” of the international community in dealing with the worsening humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.

The international human rights system has been “shaken to its core” at the double standards of the international community given the “mass genocide” unfolding in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza, which includes impediments to aid delivery for the Palestinians, Talal Al-Mutairi told pan-Arab human rights committee talks in the Egyptian capital.

The Kuwaiti diplomat castigated Israeli occupation forces for “persistent transgressions” that aim to alter the “demographic landscape” of the Palestinian enclave, while simultaneously lashing out at the United Nations for not recognizing a Palestinian state through membership.

Given the existential conditions, Arab nations are left with no choice but to “work hand in hand,” citing Bahrain and Egypt as countries whose human rights systems are tantamount to success stories given the institutionalized reforms seen in Manama and Cairo.

Some two decades after the Arab human rights charter, which has been approved by some 18 countries, was introduced, the Kuwaiti diplomat hailed it as a testament to the region’s “unwavering commitment” to the principle of human rights, which represents a pillar of democracy and stability, he underlined.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

Geneva – Together – The United Nations Human Rights Office called on Tuesday for an international investigation into the mass graves found in the Al-Shifa Medical Complex and the Nasser Medical Complex in the Gaza Strip, stressing the need to take independent measures to confront the ‘climate of impunity.’

In a statement, the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Trk, described the destruction caused to the Al-Shifa Complex, the largest hospital in Gaza, and to the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Yunis, the second large hospital center in the Strip, as ‘horrific,’ stressing the need for ‘independent and effective investigations.’ And transparent.’

He said: ‘Given the prevailing climate of impunity, it is necessary to involve international investigators in this process,’ recalling that ‘international humanitarian law stipulates very special protection for hospitals.’

Trk stated that “killing civilians, detainees and other individuals is a war crime.”

Hospitals in Gaza have been severely damaged by the
aggression launched by the Israeli occupation forces against the Strip since the seventh of last October.

The spokeswoman for the United Nations High Commissioner, Ravina Shamdasani, said during a press conference that the bodies of ‘the victims were buried deep in the ground and covered with rubbish,’ noting that the bodies of elderly people, women, and injured people were found, and some of the victims were ‘handcuffed and without clothes.’

She stated: ‘We are not yet able to confirm the exact numbers of those killed in the two compounds, so we stress the need to conduct international investigations.’

Source: Maan News Agency

Dr. Khalil Al-Abdallat, Director of the Human Rights Unit in the Prime Minister’s Office, underscored Jordan’s leadership in ensuring digital protection amid the global technological advancements under the stewardship of His Majesty King Abdullah II.

Speaking at the inaugural session of discussions on digital violence against female journalists on Tuesday, Al-Abdallat reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to prioritizing violence prevention and bolstering digital security measures.

He emphasized the government’s dedication to upholding the rights of journalists, regardless of gender, and providing a secure environment for their professional endeavors, both in physical and virtual realms.

Al-Abdallat called for collaborative efforts to address the challenges faced by female journalists in the digital sphere, emphasizing their crucial role in disseminating accurate information and fostering public discourse.

He highlighted the press as a cornerstone of democracy and human rights advocacy, noting
the government’s legislative and policy initiatives aimed at safeguarding press freedom and journalist safety.

Emphasizing the importance of proactive engagement with stakeholders, Al-Abdallat outlined the government’s efforts to develop robust strategies to counter digital violence and ensure the protection of journalists’ rights.

Rania Sarayrah, coordinator of the Network for Combating Digital Violence against Female Journalists in Jordan, highlighted the vulnerability of female journalists to digital violence and called for concerted action from governmental bodies, NGOs, media entities, and technology firms to address this issue effectively.

Sarayrah stressed the importance of integrating digital protection and safety into journalistic training and advocating for awareness of best practices for online security among journalists.

She recommended proactive measures such as employing strong passwords, updating security software, encrypting communications, and avoiding sharing sensitive information throug
h unsecured channels to mitigate risks effectively.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Kathmandu: HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal Narayan Shrestha said that the visit of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to Nepal heralds a new era in the bilateral relations between the two friendly countries.

In his remarks to Qatar News Agency , His Excellency said that they are extremely proud to welcome HH the Amir in Nepal and are very excited about this historic visit, which strengthens friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

His Excellency added that the two countries have always had good bilateral relations since the beginning of their diplomatic relations in 1977, adding, “Since then, the two countries have been working to expand their relationship in a climate of cordial friendship, mutual trust, and cooperation.” HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal noted, “In light of this wonderful bilateral relationship, the visit of HH the Amir to Nepal comes, and we attach great importance to the visit, which primarily hera
lds a new era in the bilateral relations between the two countries. We also hope that the visit will help advance relations towards new horizons.” His Excellency concluded his remarks to QNA by emphasizing that the visit of HH the Amir represents a milestone and a bedrock to expanding cooperation and bilateral partnership between the two countries.

Source: Qatar News Agency