ACT Alliance Preliminary Appeal: Rehabilitation to Flood-Affected in Sindh, Pakistan
Appeal Target: US$ 648,494. Follow-on appeal to PAK111. There remain many vulnerable families affected by the 2011 floods in Sindh, the majority of whom have still not recovered from the emergency. With the approaching monsoon season, it is imperative that immediate early recovery assistance be provided to save lives.
Afghan Mullah arrested over schoolgirl rape accusations
"The mullah used to go to the schoolgirl's house, teaching her Islamic studies...he raped her after the evening prayers on Saturday night" - police official
FACTBOX-Regions where water disputes are fuelling tensions
Disputes over water are common around the world, exacerbated by climate change, growing populations, rapid urbanisation, increased irrigation and a rising demand for alternative energy sources such as hydroelectricity
Retreating Aral Sea displaces ethnic Karakalpaks
This environmental disaster has had serious economic, social and health consequences for the ethnic Karakalpak population
Eight killed in deadly 24hrs for NATO in Afghanistan
Early Afghan media reports, which could not immediately be confirmed by Reuters, said three dead contractors were all U.S. citizens
Washington International AIDS Conference 22-27 July
Doctors of the World - M?decins du Monde (MdM), a key player in Harm Reduction, will be present at the 19th International AIDS Conference to be held in Washington from 22-27 July to convey a message: fight HIV and HCV, not people using drugs!