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One in two Venezuelan families on move face ‘drastic’ choices to survive

United Nations, Jul 20 (UNI) And finally, more than half of Venezuelan families who have left their country amid economic and political turmoil face what the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, calls “specific risks” while they are on the move.
After speaking to nearly 8,000 people this year in Latin American countries and the Caribbean, the agency says that more than six in 10 were unemployed or working informally, while four in 10 faced problems finding accommodation.
More than three in 10 also said they had no permit to stay in the country where they are sheltering, while UNCHR spokesperson Liz Throssell noted that the region’s asylum application system remains “overwhelmed”.
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Türkiye warns of wider conflict after Iran-Israel tension

19 Apr 2024 | 6:22 PM

Ankara, Apr 19 (UNI) Türkiye on Friday expressed its concern that tensions between Iran and Israel could turn into a wider conflict, calling on both countries to refrain from any steps that could escalate the conflict after an alleged Israeli attack against Iranian targets.

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Nigerian military kills 192 suspected terrorists in one week

19 Apr 2024 | 4:19 PM

Abuja, Apr 19 (UNI) At least 192 suspected terrorists, including three key figures, were killed in anti-terror operations in Nigeria over the past week, the military said.

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7 killed in fire in Indonesia's Jakarta

7 killed in fire in Indonesia's Jakarta

19 Apr 2024 | 4:19 PM

Jakarta, Apr 19 (UNI) Seven people were killed in a fire at a frame shop house on Mampang Prapatan Raya Street in Indonesia's capital city Jakarta, according to police.

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TU-22M3 plane crashes in southern Russia

TU-22M3 plane crashes in southern Russia

19 Apr 2024 | 3:24 PM

Moscow, Apr 19 (UNI) A TU-22M3 strategic bomber of the Russian Aerospace Forces crashed in southern Russia, the Defense Ministry said on Friday.

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Explosions heard in Iran's central Isfahan province

Explosions heard in Iran's central Isfahan province

19 Apr 2024 | 3:16 PM

Tehran, Apr 19 (UNI) Three explosions have been heard northeast of Iran's central Isfahan province, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Friday.

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