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Agency official: Over 330,000 displaced as Middle East hostilities rise An agency official, citing UNHCR figures, said more than 330,000 people have been displaced in recent days across the Middle East and along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border and urged scaled-up aid and safe passage for civilians.

1 month ago

Escalating conflicts have uprooted over 330,000 people across the Middle East and Afghanistan–Pakistan border, leaving families in desperate need of assistance and safety.

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#US #CitizenPortal #CrisisResponse #HumanitarianAid #MiddleEastRefugees #CivilianProtection

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U.N. official warns of 'grave peril' in Middle East, cites fuel shortages and mass displacement Tom Fletcher, identified in the briefing as the U.N. USG, warned of rapidly worsening humanitarian crises across the Middle East, cited agency figures on deaths and displacement, and described severe fuel and aid-flow constraints that are hampering life-saving services.

1 month ago

The U.N. warns that the humanitarian crisis in the Middle East is reaching "grave peril," with hundreds of children lost and millions in dire need of aid.

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#US #CitizenPortal #MiddleEastHumanitarianCrisis #CrisisResponse #HumanitarianAid #CivilianProtection

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Israels U.N. ambassador says Iranian missile and drone strikes have hit multiple countries; calls for more action Danny Danon, Israels ambassador to the United Nations, told reporters that Iran has fired missiles and drones across the region "indiscriminately," citing claimed totals and warning that some drones can carry more than 100 pounds of explosives. He said Israel and the U.S. are targeting military infrastructure and urged patience as operations continue.

1 month ago

Iran's recent missile and drone strikes have unleashed chaos across multiple nations, prompting urgent calls for action as Israel and the U.S. prepare a targeted response.

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#US #CitizenPortal #RegionalAggression #MilitaryStrategy #MiddleEastSecurity #CivilianProtection

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Public News Service

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1 month ago

Iran War: Humanitarian leaders demand civilian protections Public News Service (PNS) is a member-supported news service that advocates journalism in the public interest. PNS's network of state-based news services distribute high quality public interest news…

@nonviolentpeaceforce.org with roots in Minnesota says civilians are paying the highest price as violence tied to Iran escalates — warning that fear, displacement, and unmet basic needs are growing fast.
#HumanitarianCrisis #CivilianProtection #IranWar

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@byteandpieces.bsky.social

1 month ago

How to SURVIVE the FIRST Hour of Urban Warfare: Tactical Emergency Protocol for City Civilians Your $5,000 Bug-Out Bag is Useless Without a Plan. Most people think survival is about having the most expensive gear, but in the chaos of urban warfare, your gear won't save you—your decisive action will. In the first 60 minutes of a crisis, the most lethal danger isn't the threat outside; it's decision paralysis. In this high-stakes episode, we break down the One-Hour Urban Survival Protocol, a rigorous, step-by-step Civilian Disaster Response Framework designed for the 2025 landscape. We dive deep into the 'Golden Hour' of unrest, revealing why you must kill your digital footprint before the grid kills you and how to execute surveillance detection routes (SDR) to stay invisible. What You Will Learn: - The Decision Matrix: When to evacuate and when to shelter in place—the choice that determines your survival. - Digital Ghosting: Why your phone is a tracking beacon and how to manage metadata survival during a blackout. - Water Security: Tactical hacks for urban water security in small apartments. - Information Warfare: How to navigate official broadcasts and spot lethal misinformation in real-time. Stop being a victim of the 'prepper' gear trap. It's time to install the software for your survival hardware. Whether you are looking for an Urban SHTF Plan 2025 or a tactical guide to the first 60 minutes of urban unrest protocol, this manual is your key to maintaining structural discipline when the world goes dark. Don't wait for the sirens to start. Subscribe now to master the framework and ensure you’re the one leading the way out of the chaos. 🛡️ Join the conversation and secure your future today!

📣 New Podcast! "How to SURVIVE the FIRST Hour of Urban Warfare: Tactical Emergency Protocol for City Civilians" on @Spreaker #bugoutbag #civilianprotection #digitalfootprint #disastermanagement #disasterready #emergencykit #emergencyprep #goldenhour #homesteading #preppercommunity #resilience

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UN spokesperson warns of regional escalation, urges restraint as humanitarian needs mount A UN staff member warned of escalating hostilities across the Middle East, detailed civilian casualties and displacement in Lebanon, Gaza and Iran, and said humanitarian operations are constrained by insecurity and funding shortfalls.

1 month ago

The UN warns of escalating violence in the Middle East, highlighting devastating civilian casualties and urgent humanitarian needs amid calls for restraint.

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#US #HumanRights #CitizenPortal #MiddleEastHumanitarian #CrisisResponse #CivilianProtection

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@iwpost.bsky.social

1 month ago

Buffer Zones and Collapse Fears: Israeli and Lebanese Analysts Assess a War With No Clear Endgame #Azzam #CivilianProtection #Hezbollah #Iranianregime #IsraelLebanonConflict #LebaneseArmy #RadwanBrigades #SaritZehavi

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UN statement urges immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine after four years of war Delivering Secretary‑General Guterres's statement, Rosemarie DeCarlo condemned the Russian Federation's full‑scale invasion, cited more than 15,000 civilian deaths and widespread infrastructure damage, warned of risks to nuclear sites, and called on member states to fully fund humanitarian relief.

1 month ago

After four devastating years of war in Ukraine, a UN official calls for an unconditional ceasefire, highlighting over 15,000 civilian deaths and the urgent need for humanitarian aid.

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#US #HumanRights #CitizenPortal #NuclearSafety #UkraineHumanitarian #CivilianProtection

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Norms In Motion Project

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1 month ago

Poland’s Withdrawal from the Mine Ban Treaty Takes Legal Effect: Nobel Peace Prize Laureate urges “Do Not Produce, Do Not Use” - ICBLCMC International Campaign to Ban Landmines - Cluster Munition Coalition - Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor

“Today is a dark day for those seeking to protect civilians in conflict. By deciding to bring back these antiquated and inhumane weapons, the five countries are undermining a global norm that has saved countless civilian lives.” #IRnorms #NormContestation #CivilianProtection

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Nonviolent Peaceforce

@nonviolentpeaceforce.org

1 month ago

36 Organizations Urge US to Stop Purchase of Cluster Munitions We write in opposition to the United States’ reported $210 million purchase of cluster munitions from Tomer, a company owned by the Israeli government.

The United States should join them, but instead, its decision to expand its cluster munitions arsenal puts it dramatically out of step with #CivilianProtection practices and the international consensus against these weapons.

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Norms In Motion Project

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1 month ago

All means necessary? Local legitimacy of peacekeepers' use of force for civilian protection in Haiti and the DRC Has peacekeepers’ use of force for civilian protection given rise to a legitimacy crisis in the eyes of local communities? This article traces how the ends

How do local communities in Haiti and the DRC perceive peacekeepers' use of force for #CivilianProtection? What does this reveal about the limits of mandate-based legitimacy?

Check out @birtegippert.bsky.social article available in @iajournal.bsky.social.

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Ukraine reports hundreds of apartment buildings without heat after strikes on energy infrastructure Kyiv reported 1,130 apartment buildings on the left bank of the Dnipro were without heating from Jan. 3 and may remain so for months amid attacks on thermal plants and transmission lines; local authorities opened warming centers and President Zelensky reiterated willingness to negotiate.

2 months ago

Over 1,100 apartment buildings in Ukraine face a freezing winter without heat as relentless strikes target essential energy infrastructure.

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#US #WinterResilience #EnergyInsecurity #CitizenPortal #CivilianProtection

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The Abduction in Balicha - Stratheia Militant abductions in Balochistan reveal a shift toward civilian targeting, exposing security gaps, narrative asymmetries.

2 months ago

Selective human-rights narratives risk obscuring militant violence against civilians.
#InformationWarfare #NarrativeControl #CivilianProtection
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Norms In Motion Project

@normsinmotion.bsky.social

2 months ago

Localization in World Politics Listen to episodes and learn more about Localization in World Politics. Hosts Jennifer Welsh (Canada 150 Research Chair in Global Governance and Security; Director of the Centre for International…

This account will be used to spotlight cutting-edge research on international norms, relevant news, research outputs from the project and newly published episodes of our podcast.

#IRTheory #IRNorms #TransitionalJustice #ProtectionofCivilians #CivilianProtection #Localization #GlobalGovernance

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UN urges Rafah to operate as a full humanitarian corridor as aid and evacuations continue The UN urged rapid, unimpeded humanitarian passage through the Rafah crossing after the partial reopening facilitated WHO assistance for a small number of patients; the secretary-general and relief coordinators stressed urgent scale-up of food, shelter and medical aid amid heavy displacement and attacks.

2 months ago

The UN calls for the Rafah crossing to become a full humanitarian corridor, highlighting urgent needs as aid efforts face overwhelming challenges amid escalating violence and displacement.

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#US #EmergencyRelief #CitizenPortal #AidAccess #GazaHumanitarian #CivilianProtection

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Tirah and the Discipline of Counterterrorism: Facts Over Fabrication - Stratheia An evidence-based account of Tirah operations showing intelligence-led counterterrorism, civilian protection, and lawful state restraint.

2 months ago

Voluntary relocation, not coercion, defined Tirah’s civilian movement—an overlooked indicator of trust and administrative planning.
#CivilianProtection #GoodGovernance #TrustBuilding
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Observe Lebanon

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2 months ago

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Lebanese Minister of Education Reema Karamy condemned Israeli attacks in Diyor, Nabatieh, injuring teacher Rania Raslan and her daughter. Karamy urged international intervention to protect civilians and schools. #Lebanon #Education #CivilianProtection

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Unidentified speaker urges ceasefire, says more than 200,000 displaced in Jongle conflict An unidentified speaker warned that a rapidly expanding conflict in South Sudan — described in the transcript as the "Jongle conflict" — has displaced more than 200,000 people this month and urged an immediate political solution, ceasefire and inclusive dialogue.

2 months ago

The Jongle conflict in South Sudan has displaced over 200,000 people this month alone, highlighting an urgent need for a political solution rather than military action.

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#US #SouthSudanHumanitarian #PoliticalDialogue #CrisisResponse #CitizenPortal #CivilianProtection

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Chris Lombardi

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2 months ago

Syria: Civilian Protection Lacking in Escalation In NE Kurdish Region Human Rights Watch - (Beirut) – Both sides in the conflict between Syrian govern...

br00t4c@mastodon.social - Syria: Civilian Protection Lacking in Escalation In NE Kurdish Region

#CivilianProtection #HumanRightsViolations #AidAccess #SyriaConflict #EscalationTension

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Observe Lebanon

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2 months ago

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Israeli airstrikes in Qanairet damaged the Zahriyeh water facility in Lebanon, disrupting supply to neighborhoods. The Southern Lebanon Water Authority is assessing the damage and called for international protection of civilian infrastructure.

#Lebanon #WaterInfrastructure #CivilianProtection

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Observe Lebanon

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2 months ago

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Lebanon's Labor Minister Mohammad Haidar condemned Israeli military actions jeopardizing civilians and pointed out the lack of state support for the south. He urged for protective measures, a review of arms, and prompt parliamentary elections. #Lebanon #CivilianProtection #Elections

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The Myth of International Law: Power, Hypocrisy, and Pandora’s Box of Intervention - Stratheia Venezuela exposes how international law and human rights are selectively enforced to preserve Western power and dominance.

2 months ago

Hybrid warfare has replaced invasion, but its victims remain civilians and weakened states.
#HybridWarfare #SecurityStudies #CivilianProtection
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Afghanistan After 2021: Militancy, Power Struggles, and the Silenced Civilian Voice! - Stratheia Post-2021 Afghanistan faces evolving insecurity as Taliban–ISK rivalry deepens, with civilians, especially women, bearing the greatest cost.

3 months ago

ISK is not just a threat to the Taliban—it is a threat to ordinary Afghans, minorities, and community life.
#IslamicState #CivilianProtection #MinorityRights
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