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The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 63 tons and 617 kilograms of food baskets on Monday in Hadibu and Qulensya districts in Socotra governorate, Yemen, benefiting 8,316 people.
The aid is part of relief and humanitarian projects that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia implements through its humanitarian arm, KSrelief, in Yamen.
Source: Saudi Press Agency
Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the UN Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) El-Ghassim Wane said that “the security situation in Mali remains quite volatile, marked by pockets of violence, with devastating consequences for civilians.
The head of the UN mission stressed the need to calm tensions between the government and the armed groups signatories to the peace agreement in light of the security situation in Gao and Menaka, noting that the mission also promotes reconciliation efforts aimed at defusing intra-communal tensions.
Malian authorities must make every effort to ensure that military operations against armed groups are conducted in full compliance with international human rights and humanitarian law, that violations and abuses are transparently and promptly investigated and that perpetrators are brought to justice.
The UN official drew the attention of Council members by saying that while the challenges in Mali are many, advances made in many areas should not be overlooked “even if what has been achieved after a decade of intense international engagement is below expectations, not least those of the Malian people.” Fighting has been going on in Gao and Menaka for some time between two armed groups, which has caused a massive displacement crisis.
For nine years, about 13,000 soldiers from several countries have been deployed in Mali, forming the UN Peacekeeping operation in this country, which is suffering security disturbances due to the activities of armed groups moving on the African coast, and threatening security and peace in a number of West African countries.
Source: Qatar News Agency
The Pakistani army announced that three militants were killed during a security operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province at the northwest of the country.
A statement issued by Pakistan’s military said that on the basis of intelligence that monitored the movements of the militants, the security forces carried out the security operation in Bajaur District, which is adjacent to Afghanistan, and managed to eliminate three militants.
The statement also indicated that during this operation Pakistani forces were able to confiscate a quantity of weapons in their possession, adding that the gunmen killed were involved in attacks on security forces in the area.
The Pakistani army announced on Tuesday that three militants had been killed during a security operation in Bannu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
For years, Pakistani forces have been pursuing efforts to eliminate armed groups that fortify mountain borders and occasionally launch attacks against security and civilians.
Source: Qatar News Agency
His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Special Representative of His Majesty the King, received the Coordinator at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Dr. Yasser Isa Al Nasser
His highness praised the coordinator’s efforts during his tenure in serving the Kingdom through the various positions he held, especially during his tenure as the Cabinet Secretariat.
Al Nasser expressed his deep gratitude for the support and guidance he received from HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak, which contributed to perform the tasks assigned to him to the fullest.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
Shura Council Chairman, Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, has lauded the commencement of the implementation of the second phase of the Alternative Sentencing Law or the “Open Prisons Programme”, in line with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s sound vision, and in implementation of the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
Al-Saleh commended the efforts exerted by the Interior Ministry, led by Minister, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, in this regard, praising its constant endeavours to continue developing the alternative penalties programme to advance the criminal justice system and enhance social security.
The Interior Ministry’s efforts reflect the kingdom’s ongoing efforts to protect human rights during HM the King’s prosperous era, he said,
He highlighted the positive results of the alternative penalties and open prison programmes, as they contribute to gradually integrating the beneficiaries into society, enabling them to participate effectively in developing society.
He also paid tribute to the Public Prosecutions, civil society and various institutions for their contributions to ensuring the success of these programmes, aimed at rehabilitating convicts, reducing the criminality rate and achieving social stability.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
Special Representative of HM the King His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa received Works Minister Ibrahim bin Hassan Al Hawaj.
His Highness was briefed on the initiatives and projects undertaken to develop infrastructure in various regions in the Kingdom.
HH Shaikh Mohammed praised the minister’s efforts to meet citizens’ aspirations as part of Bahrain’s comprehensive development process.
The minister thanked HM the King’s special representative for his continuous support in various fields.
Source: Bahrain News Agency