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Egypt Slams Israel's Closure Orders for UNRWA Schools in East Jerusalem

Cairo [ Egypt ] April 10 (ANI/WAM): Egypt heavily criticized on Wednesday the Israel I issued closure orders for six schools run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). UNRWA ) in East Jerusalem .

In an official announcement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated Egypt regarded this action as an outright and inappropriate breach of international law and reiterated complete backing for UNRWA , its initiatives, and the crucial services it offers across all operational domains, including within East Jerusalem .

The ministry additionally stressed that the crucial services provided by the UN agency are essential. Palestinian refugees cannot be substituted or diminished. It emphasized Egypt s refusal to accept the continuous organized effort aimed at UNRWA and its mandate.

The statement also underscored Egypt his determination to protect the rights of Palestinian refugees And the unassailable rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to return. (ANI/WAM)

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EU Pledges €46M to Boost Social Protection in Nigeria

ABUJA The European Union in Nigeria has provided a donation of €46 million to support the "Sustainable Social Protection System in Nigeria" program.

This disclosure occurred during the program’s unveiling at the United Nations House in Abuja.

The initiative program developed by the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning (FMBEP) along with the European Union (EU) aims at addressing deficiencies within the national Social Protection Register to enhance its effectiveness as a strategic instrument for planning.

The initiative set to commence first in the states of Abia, Benue, Oyo, and Sokoto over a span of three years seeks to improve the system’s ability to respond effectively at both federal and state levels when facing shocks.

In partnership with UNICEF, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has pledged support for social protection initiatives in Nigeria. They aim to achieve this through offering policy advice, designing programs, and delivering aid directly to vulnerable populations. The implementation of these efforts across Nigeria will involve cooperation with both the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation as well as the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

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UN Verifies Vietnam's Submission: Chart and Geographical Coordinates for Gulf of Tonkin Baseline Confirmed

The United Nations has reported that Vietnam has finished submitting a map and a list detailing the geographic coordinates of key points related to the baseline used for calculating the width of its territorial sea within the Gulf of Tonkin.

An image showing the standard used to gauge the width of Vietnam's territorial waters in the Gulf of Tonkin. The photo is provided courtesy of the United Nations.

As per the communication from UN Secretary-General António Guterres to member states on March 12, 2025, Vietnam submitted to him on March 7, 2025, under Article 16, clause 2 of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), charts depicting both the straight baselines and the external boundaries of its territorial waters. Additionally, Vietnam provided a compilation of geographical coordinate points used for determining the base lines from which the width of the territorial seas off mainland Vietnam in the Gulf of Tonkin is measured.

On March 14, the United Nations website released comprehensive details regarding Vietnam's submission. www.un.org/Depts/los .

The announcement further indicated that Vietnam's government statement from February 21, 2025, regarding the baselines used to measure the width of the territorial sea in the Gulf of Tonkin will be featured in an upcoming edition of the United Nations' "Law of the Sea Bulletin."



UNRWA's Collapse Threatens a Generation of Palestinian Children, Warns Commissioner-General

Gaza City [Palestine], March 15 (ANI/WAM): The Commissioner-General of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) stated recently: UNRWA Philippe Lazzarini cautioned that the collapse of the organization would leave an entire generation of Palestinian children without education.

In a press statement, Lazzarini said that there is a "real risk of the agency collapsing and imploding" if its severe financial crisis persists.

He added that if UNRWA collapses, "we will undoubtedly sacrifice a generation of children who will lack adequate schooling."

Lazzarini described UNRWA As a "lifeline" for roughly six million Palestinian refugees dispersed throughout Gaza Strip, the West Bank , Lebanon , Jordan, and Syria.

Almost 2,60,000 children have registered. UNRWA '.distance learning initiative since January,' the United Nations entity stated in a release. (ANI/WAM)

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