conflict

Bangladesh PM for OIC’s strong role to end conflicts among Muslims

by News Hour Correspondent - Sep 4, 2019

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today stressed the need for a pivotal role of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in forging unity of the Muslim community and stopping fratricidal conflicts among them. “The OIC would have...
US announces additional humanitarian aid for people affected by conflict in Nigeria

by News Hour Correspondent - Jun 9, 2018

The United States announces nearly $112 million in additional humanitarian assistance to help people in Nigeria and surrounding countries in the Lake Chad region affected by the ongoing crisis. Nearly a decade of conflict perpetuated by...
UN must play greater role in resolution of Western Sahara conflict

by News Hour Correspondent - May 8, 2018

In response to the UN Security Council’s six month renewal of the mandate of the UN mission that has been monitoring a ceasefire in Western Sahara since 1991 and its outline of steps for a return...
Conflict, political instability linked to higher rates of maternal and child mortality in Muslim-majority countries

by News Hour Correspondent - Jan 31, 2018

There is no indication that religion affects health outcomes, and the findings of the study point to issues such as conflict, migration, political instability and government effectiveness, as key drivers of differences in maternal and child...
Emergency kits distributed to families displaced by conflict in Somalia

by News Hour Correspondent - Nov 29, 2016

News Hour: IOM Somalia has distributed emergency kits containing mosquito nets, plastic sheets, blankets, sleeping mats and hygiene packs to 100 vulnerable, conflict-displaced families in Galkayo, Somalia. The distribution was funded by the Government of Japan....