Human Rights & Public Liberties

Human Rights & Public Liberties

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13 Jan, 2021

Natural Disasters

Typhoon Hits the Philippines

The weather service predicted it would strike Leyte Island, around 500km south-east of the capital Manila, bringing 120-kilometre per hour winds and gusts of up…

5 November, 2025

Pakistan Flood Crisis

Authorities have deployed boats, rescuers, and volunteers, evacuating over 25,000 people this week, though many remain stranded on rooftops.

10 September, 2025

Pakistan’s Monsoon Floods Worsen as Millions Face Displacement and Death

As Pakistan braces for continued heavy rains in the coming weeks, the unfolding disaster underscores the urgent need for long-term investment in flood management, climate…

7 September, 2025

Landslide in Sudan’s Marra Mountains Claims Over 1,000 Lives

The tragedy highlights the broader humanitarian crisis facing Sudan, where political turmoil, economic decline, and ongoing violence have displaced millions and strained aid networks. In…

2 September, 2025

Flash Floods in Central Texas Leave Scores Dead and Many Missing

More than 850 people have been rescued, including some clinging to trees, after a sudden storm dumped up to 38 centimetres of rain around the…

9 July, 2025

Summer Deluge Forces Tens of Thousands to Flee in Guizhou

Emergency response teams have been dispatched to the hardest-hit areas in two counties of Guizhou, where authorities have raised the flood control alert to its…

26 June, 2025

Flames of Desperation: 2,000 Families Left Homeless in Manila’s Slums

The fire, which spread quickly through the densely packed homes, highlights the structural challenges of Manila’s urban poor. The makeshift homes, built with flammable materials…

25 November, 2024