Children Killed in Darfur Hospital Attack
On January 26, 2025, an armed group attacked a hospital in rural Darfur, Sudan, killing at least 15 children and injuring more than 50 others. The attack, which occurred at night, targeted the maternity ward and pediatric unit of the Um Dukhun hospital.
According to witnesses, the attackers entered the hospital and opened fire on patients and staff indiscriminately. Witnesses reported seeing men in military uniforms and armed with assault rifles.
The attack has been condemned by the United Nations and other international organizations. The UN Secretary-General has called for an immediate investigation and has demanded that the perpetrators be brought to justice.
The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents in Darfur, which has been plagued by conflict for more than two decades. The conflict has displaced more than two million people and has created a humanitarian crisis.
US Climate Pact Withdrawal
The Biden administration has set a date for the United States to withdraw from the Paris Agreement on climate change. The US will officially leave the agreement on June 1, 2025.
The Paris Agreement is an international agreement that aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. The agreement was adopted in 2015 and has been signed by 196 countries.
The US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement is a major setback for global efforts to combat climate change. The US is the world’s second-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, and its withdrawal from the agreement will make it more difficult to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement.
The Biden administration’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement has been criticized by environmental groups and many world leaders. The European Union has called the decision “a mistake” and has vowed to continue to work to implement the agreement.
WHO Leads Call to Fight Neglected Diseases
The World Health Organization (WHO) is leading a global call to fight neglected diseases. Neglected diseases are a group of 20 conditions that affect more than one billion people worldwide. These diseases are often preventable and treatable, but they receive little attention from researchers and governments.
The WHO is calling for increased funding for research and development of new treatments for neglected diseases. The organization is also urging governments to make these diseases a priority in their public health programs.
The WHO’s call to action is timely. Neglected diseases are a major cause of poverty and suffering around the world. By investing in research and development, and by making these diseases a priority in public health programs, we can save millions of lives.
World News in Brief: Children killed in Darfur hospital attack, date set for US climate pact withdrawal, WHO leads call to fight neglected diseases
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