Theophile Renard
@threnard.bsky.social
#Humanitarian. Views expressed are my own
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March 1, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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This morning Uganda announced a new Ebola outbreak.
The last time there was an Ebola outbreak in Uganda, the CDC worked with the WHO on helping end it.
But now, the CDC can’t even talk to the WHO.
I repeat, again and again, this is pure stupidity that will only hurt us.
The last time there was an Ebola outbreak in Uganda, the CDC worked with the WHO on helping end it.
But now, the CDC can’t even talk to the WHO.
I repeat, again and again, this is pure stupidity that will only hurt us.
January 31, 2025 at 5:20 AM
This morning Uganda announced a new Ebola outbreak.
The last time there was an Ebola outbreak in Uganda, the CDC worked with the WHO on helping end it.
But now, the CDC can’t even talk to the WHO.
I repeat, again and again, this is pure stupidity that will only hurt us.
The last time there was an Ebola outbreak in Uganda, the CDC worked with the WHO on helping end it.
But now, the CDC can’t even talk to the WHO.
I repeat, again and again, this is pure stupidity that will only hurt us.
Nearly 1m people have crossed the Chadian border since the start of the conflict in #Sudan. conflict. 90% are women and children and many have endured terrible acts of violence, including torture, rape and sexual slavery #Chad www.care.org/media-and-pr...
War in Sudan: Nearly one million people forcibly displaced to Chad - CARE
In the nearly two years since war broke out in Sudan, almost one million people have fled into neighbouring Chad
www.care.org
January 29, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Nearly 1m people have crossed the Chadian border since the start of the conflict in #Sudan. conflict. 90% are women and children and many have endured terrible acts of violence, including torture, rape and sexual slavery #Chad www.care.org/media-and-pr...
#Goma - hostilities are forcing many families to abandon camps due to insecurity and regroup in the city or other overcrowded sites, further worsening their already precarious living conditions, with no safe space to go.
reliefweb.int/report/democ...
reliefweb.int/report/democ...
Humanitarian catastrophe unfolds in North and South Kivu as violence escalates: INGOs call for immediate action - Democratic Republic of the Congo
News and Press Release in English on Democratic Republic of the Congo about Protection and Human Rights, Safety and Security and more; published on 29 Jan 2025 by Forum ONGI RDC
reliefweb.int
January 29, 2025 at 12:56 PM
#Goma - hostilities are forcing many families to abandon camps due to insecurity and regroup in the city or other overcrowded sites, further worsening their already precarious living conditions, with no safe space to go.
reliefweb.int/report/democ...
reliefweb.int/report/democ...
We’re losing another partner staff and #humanitarian hero in #Gaza. The number of aid workers killed in Gaza over the past year is the highest ever to be recorded in a single crisis. #NotATarget
www.careinternational.org.uk/press-office...
www.careinternational.org.uk/press-office...
Gaza: Attack on WFP warehouse kills staff member of CARE partner, seriously injures two others
CARE International is deeply saddened by the tragic death of a staff member of CARE partner organization MA’AN Development Center in Gaza.
www.careinternational.org.uk
January 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
We’re losing another partner staff and #humanitarian hero in #Gaza. The number of aid workers killed in Gaza over the past year is the highest ever to be recorded in a single crisis. #NotATarget
www.careinternational.org.uk/press-office...
www.careinternational.org.uk/press-office...
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"Israel’s push to normalise the mass killing of journalists threatens not just Palestinian media workers. If such behaviour in war zones is normalised, then no journalist, no matter what passport they carry, would be safe."
— #AJOpinion by Daoud Kuttab ⤵️
— #AJOpinion by Daoud Kuttab ⤵️
Silence on Israel’s massacres of journalists is dangerous to all
International media’s reluctance to show solidarity with Palestinian journalists could backfire.
aje.io
January 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"Israel’s push to normalise the mass killing of journalists threatens not just Palestinian media workers. If such behaviour in war zones is normalised, then no journalist, no matter what passport they carry, would be safe."
— #AJOpinion by Daoud Kuttab ⤵️
— #AJOpinion by Daoud Kuttab ⤵️
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During the period covered by the report, there were at least 136 strikes on at least 27 hospitals & 12 other medical facilities. More than 500 medical professionals have been killed in Gaza since 7 October.
The report notes that several of these acts may amount to war crimes/crimes against humanity.
The report notes that several of these acts may amount to war crimes/crimes against humanity.
January 2, 2025 at 10:38 AM
During the period covered by the report, there were at least 136 strikes on at least 27 hospitals & 12 other medical facilities. More than 500 medical professionals have been killed in Gaza since 7 October.
The report notes that several of these acts may amount to war crimes/crimes against humanity.
The report notes that several of these acts may amount to war crimes/crimes against humanity.
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A new report published by UN's OHCHR graphically details the destruction of the healthcare system in #Gaza,& the extent of killing of patients, staff, & other civilians in these attacks in blatant disregard for international humanitarian and human rights law: www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
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Pattern of Israeli attacks on Gaza hospitals raises grave concerns - report
GENEVA – A report published today by the UN Human Rights Office found that Israel’s pattern of deadly attacks on and near hospitals in Gaza, and associated combat, pushed the healthcare system to the ...
www.ohchr.org
January 2, 2025 at 10:25 AM
A new report published by UN's OHCHR graphically details the destruction of the healthcare system in #Gaza,& the extent of killing of patients, staff, & other civilians in these attacks in blatant disregard for international humanitarian and human rights law: www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
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#Yemen. NGOs warn that recent Israeli airstrikes on critical civilian facilities will have severe #humanitarian consequences for Yemeni civilians, already suffering exhaustion from a decade-long conflict. Need for de-escalation and respect for #IHL by all parties
reliefweb.int/report/yemen...
reliefweb.int/report/yemen...
Millions of Yemenis will bear the brunt of attacks on Yemen's critical civilian infrastructure [EN/AR] - Yemen
News and Press Release in Arabic on Yemen about Logistics and Telecommunications and Protection and Human Rights; published on 31 Dec 2024 by ACTED, ADO and 17ount other organizations
reliefweb.int
December 31, 2024 at 1:58 PM
#Yemen. NGOs warn that recent Israeli airstrikes on critical civilian facilities will have severe #humanitarian consequences for Yemeni civilians, already suffering exhaustion from a decade-long conflict. Need for de-escalation and respect for #IHL by all parties
reliefweb.int/report/yemen...
reliefweb.int/report/yemen...
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"Kamal Adwan is now empty. Yesterday evening, the remaining 15 critical patients, 50 caregivers and 20 health workers were transferred to Indonesian Hospital, which lacks the necessary equipment and supplies to provide adequate care." @who.int #Gaza
www.who.int/news/item/28...
www.who.int/news/item/28...
Kamal Adwan Hospital out of service following a raid yesterday and repeated attacks since October
WHO is appalled by this morning’s raid on Kamal Adwan Hospital, which has put the last major health facility in North Gaza out of service. The systematic dismantling of the health system and a siege f...
www.who.int
December 28, 2024 at 4:18 PM
"Kamal Adwan is now empty. Yesterday evening, the remaining 15 critical patients, 50 caregivers and 20 health workers were transferred to Indonesian Hospital, which lacks the necessary equipment and supplies to provide adequate care." @who.int #Gaza
www.who.int/news/item/28...
www.who.int/news/item/28...
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This morning’s raid on Kamal Adwan Hospital has put this last major health facility in North #Gaza out of service. Initial reports indicate that some key departments were severely burnt and destroyed during the raid.
December 27, 2024 at 8:46 PM
This morning’s raid on Kamal Adwan Hospital has put this last major health facility in North #Gaza out of service. Initial reports indicate that some key departments were severely burnt and destroyed during the raid.
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The systematic dismantling of the health system in Gaza is a death sentence for tens of thousands of Palestinians in need of health care.
This horror must end and health care must be protected. Ceasefire!
This horror must end and health care must be protected. Ceasefire!
December 27, 2024 at 8:47 PM
The systematic dismantling of the health system in Gaza is a death sentence for tens of thousands of Palestinians in need of health care.
This horror must end and health care must be protected. Ceasefire!
This horror must end and health care must be protected. Ceasefire!
This is just outrageous. #FEWSNET issued a #famine warning for North #Gaza. The US pushed them to retract and remove the report. What a shameful and unacceptable example of political manipulation of #humanitarian aid, systems and tools by a donor country.
apnews.com/article/gaza...
apnews.com/article/gaza...
The US says it pushed retraction of a famine warning for north Gaza. Aid groups express concern
U.S. officials say they asked for — and got — the retraction of an independent monitor's warning of imminent famine in north Gaza.
apnews.com
December 27, 2024 at 4:33 PM
This is just outrageous. #FEWSNET issued a #famine warning for North #Gaza. The US pushed them to retract and remove the report. What a shameful and unacceptable example of political manipulation of #humanitarian aid, systems and tools by a donor country.
apnews.com/article/gaza...
apnews.com/article/gaza...
Very worrying developments in #Yemen. @who.int Tedros was in Sana'a to negotiate the release of detained NGO and UN #humanitarian workers. Two airport staff reported killed and @WFP colleague from #UNHAS has been injured
news.un.org/en/story/202...
news.un.org/en/story/202...
UN chief condemns escalation in Yemen as airstrikes hit Sana’a Airport, key infrastructure
The UN Secretary-General on Thursday condemned the deadly escalation between Yemen and Israel, following Israeli airstrikes that reportedly killed at least three people, injured dozens, and struck cri...
news.un.org
December 27, 2024 at 8:21 AM
Very worrying developments in #Yemen. @who.int Tedros was in Sana'a to negotiate the release of detained NGO and UN #humanitarian workers. Two airport staff reported killed and @WFP colleague from #UNHAS has been injured
news.un.org/en/story/202...
news.un.org/en/story/202...
While many of us celebrate Christmas around the world, the IPC released new figures on #Sudan, showing severe deterioration of the food security and the spread of #famine. I can’t imagine what the situation look like for millions of ppl. And it is the harvest season.
www.care.org/media-and-pr...
www.care.org/media-and-pr...
The world’s indifference to famine in Sudan - CARE
The IPC Famine Review Committee (FRC) announced that famine has been detected “in at least five areas of Sudan, and projects that five additional areas will face Famine between December 2024 and May 2...
www.care.org
December 25, 2024 at 7:07 AM
While many of us celebrate Christmas around the world, the IPC released new figures on #Sudan, showing severe deterioration of the food security and the spread of #famine. I can’t imagine what the situation look like for millions of ppl. And it is the harvest season.
www.care.org/media-and-pr...
www.care.org/media-and-pr...
The latest #Gaza #Humanitarian #Access snapshot is out. Aid to the North has been almost entirely blocked for 60 day. 343 aid workers have been killed since 7 October 2023. This is unacceptable. #Notatarget
reliefweb.int/report/occup...
reliefweb.int/report/occup...
Gaza Humanitarian Access Snapshot #8 (13 November - 10 December 2024) - occupied Palestinian territory
Analysis in English on occupied Palestinian territory about Food and Nutrition, Logistics and Telecommunications, Epidemic and more; published on 13 Dec 2024 by ACF, ActionAid and 26ount other organiz...
reliefweb.int
December 16, 2024 at 8:37 AM
The latest #Gaza #Humanitarian #Access snapshot is out. Aid to the North has been almost entirely blocked for 60 day. 343 aid workers have been killed since 7 October 2023. This is unacceptable. #Notatarget
reliefweb.int/report/occup...
reliefweb.int/report/occup...
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We are devastated to learn that a doctor at Al-Awda Hospital in north Gaza, run by ActionAid’s partner Al-Awda, has been killed by Israeli forces. The staff member was shot on his way to work at the hospital and died from his injuries, despite the efforts of colleagues who tried to save him. 1/4
December 12, 2024 at 3:57 PM
We are devastated to learn that a doctor at Al-Awda Hospital in north Gaza, run by ActionAid’s partner Al-Awda, has been killed by Israeli forces. The staff member was shot on his way to work at the hospital and died from his injuries, despite the efforts of colleagues who tried to save him. 1/4
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Diakonia International Humanitarian Law Centre has issued a legal update concluding that Israel’s conduct in Gaza is unlawful and triggers the obligations of third States to bring violations of international law to an end and to ensure accountability. Read it here:
www.diakonia.se/ihl/news/ana...
www.diakonia.se/ihl/news/ana...
Analysis of Developments in North Gaza
This legal update provides an assessment of the situation in North Gaza pursuant to the law of occupation and the law of siege warfare.
www.diakonia.se
December 12, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Diakonia International Humanitarian Law Centre has issued a legal update concluding that Israel’s conduct in Gaza is unlawful and triggers the obligations of third States to bring violations of international law to an end and to ensure accountability. Read it here:
www.diakonia.se/ihl/news/ana...
www.diakonia.se/ihl/news/ana...
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"Just this past weekend, at least 184 people were killed in violence orchestrated by the leader of a powerful gang in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince, in the Cité Soleil area." Volker Türk on #Haiti
www.ohchr.org/en/statement...
www.ohchr.org/en/statement...
Türk calls for end to senseless conflicts and suffering
It is always good to see the UN Geneva Press Corps. I understand this year marks the 75th anniversary of the UN correspondents’ association in Geneva. I warmly congratulate you for your sustained repo...
www.ohchr.org
December 9, 2024 at 4:43 PM
"Just this past weekend, at least 184 people were killed in violence orchestrated by the leader of a powerful gang in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince, in the Cité Soleil area." Volker Türk on #Haiti
www.ohchr.org/en/statement...
www.ohchr.org/en/statement...
In Zamzam IDP camp in North #Darfur, at least half a million displaced people are facing famine. They are now being bombed. Urgent diplomatic action is needed to ensure respect for IHL and protect civilians #Sudan
reliefweb.int/report/sudan...
reliefweb.int/report/sudan...
Shelling in North Darfur’s famine-stricken Zamzam displacement camp: INGOs condemn escalating violence and call for Urgent Civilian Protection - Sudan
News and Press Release in English on Sudan about Protection and Human Rights; published on 3 Dec 2024 by Sudan INGO
reliefweb.int
December 4, 2024 at 9:55 AM
In Zamzam IDP camp in North #Darfur, at least half a million displaced people are facing famine. They are now being bombed. Urgent diplomatic action is needed to ensure respect for IHL and protect civilians #Sudan
reliefweb.int/report/sudan...
reliefweb.int/report/sudan...
A must read. www.thenewhumanitarian.org/investigatio...
Targeted aid killings: How Israel starved a population and sowed chaos in northern Gaza
Experts say the series of Israeli attacks that violently dismantled a UN-backed humanitarian effort shows “a pattern of apparent war crimes”.
www.thenewhumanitarian.org
December 4, 2024 at 7:41 AM
A must read. www.thenewhumanitarian.org/investigatio...
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"Continued reports of shelling in Zamzam camp, #Darfur are profoundly concerning,'
"At least 5 people have reportedly been killed. Women and children as young as 4 years old have been injured.
"Indiscriminate attacks and recurrent violations against children in #Sudan must end." - UNICEF Chief
"At least 5 people have reportedly been killed. Women and children as young as 4 years old have been injured.
"Indiscriminate attacks and recurrent violations against children in #Sudan must end." - UNICEF Chief
December 3, 2024 at 5:15 PM
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New from me in @foreignaffairs.com, on how Biden's refusal to hold the Israeli government accountable has produced a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza - a historic failure of US humanitarian diplomacy.
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
Biden’s Greatest Failure in Gaza
Weak humanitarian diplomacy abetted a cataclysm.
www.foreignaffairs.com
December 2, 2024 at 8:33 PM
New from me in @foreignaffairs.com, on how Biden's refusal to hold the Israeli government accountable has produced a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza - a historic failure of US humanitarian diplomacy.
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
The recent escalation in #Syria is exacerbating already dire #humanitarian needs. In Idleb and Aleppo, many NGOs have suspended activities due to fighting and access constraints. This is compounded by critical funding gaps, with only 30% of the HRP funded
reliefweb.int/report/syria...
reliefweb.int/report/syria...
Northwest Syria NGO Forum Urges Decisive Action to Protect Civilians Amid Escalating Violence - Syrian Arab Republic
News and Press Release in English on Syrian Arab Republic about Education, Protection and Human Rights and more; published on 3 Dec 2024 by NWS NGO Forum
reliefweb.int
December 3, 2024 at 3:29 PM
The recent escalation in #Syria is exacerbating already dire #humanitarian needs. In Idleb and Aleppo, many NGOs have suspended activities due to fighting and access constraints. This is compounded by critical funding gaps, with only 30% of the HRP funded
reliefweb.int/report/syria...
reliefweb.int/report/syria...
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As crowds of Lebanese families go home after the ceasefire, many will return to this.
Filmed last week in Nabatieh, South Lebanon.
Filmed last week in Nabatieh, South Lebanon.
November 28, 2024 at 8:34 PM
As crowds of Lebanese families go home after the ceasefire, many will return to this.
Filmed last week in Nabatieh, South Lebanon.
Filmed last week in Nabatieh, South Lebanon.