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Straits Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
UN refugee agency concerned about impact of Sweida hostilities on aid operations
Women and children walk on land between Deraa and Sweida, after scores of people have been killed this week in violence in and around the predominantly Druze city of Sweida, pitting fighters from the Druze minority against government security forces and members of Bedouin tribes, in Deraa, Syria July 17, 2025. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi GENEVA - The United Nations refugee agency expressed concern on Friday about the impact of hostilities in Syria's southern city of Sweida on its aid operations, and urged all sides to allow more humanitarian access. Syria's government sent troops this week to the predominantly Druze city to quell fighting between Bedouins and Druze, but the violence grew until a fragile ceasefire took hold. "The situation in Sweida is very concerning. It is very difficult for us to operate there ... at the moment our capacity to deliver aid is very limited," William Spindler, spokesperson for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, told reporters in Geneva. "We are calling on all parties to allow humanitarian access," he said. The Syrian Network for Human Rights, an independent monitoring group, said it had documented 254 people killed in four days of fighting, including medical personnel, women and children. The UNHCR said its operations had been impacted by road closures and that it had had to move all 15 staff members in its office in rural Sweida out of the area because of safety concerns. The U.N. estimated on Thursday that about 2,000 families had been displaced from areas affected by violence in Sweida Province. The UNHCR said this number was continuing to rise. "At the moment our capacity to deliver aid is very limited. We are calling on all parties to allow humanitarian access," Spindler said. The UNHCR also said it was challenging to support people in displacement centres established by the authorities. Needs on the ground are considerable, the UNHCR said, with water in short supply and hospitals overwhelmed by the number of injured needing treatment. "They need things like blankets and solar have that in stock and are ready to deliver them as soon as the security allows it," Spindler said. REUTERS
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Yahoo
‘They're our future' Freeport youth programs to provide at-risk children with more services
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Stephenson County Court Services announced the renewal of the Youth Diversion Grants, which could provide local organizations with $8,000 more in funds. The Youth Diversion Grants are for local nonprofit organizations with programs that specifically target at-risk youths who are not currently in the legal system. Court services reported that 51 juveniles are on probation, and chairman Dale Diddens said the funding could help reduce those numbers. 'Reducing crime affects everybody,' Diddens said. 'If we can get to kids at a young age pointed in the right direction, it's a win for everybody. It doesn't always work out, but it's certainly a good start and it's a worthwhile program.' Diddens said the funding comes only from a $5 youth diversion fee that is paid by persons convicted of criminal or traffic cases. The Boys and Girls Club (BGC) of Freeport and Stevenson County has multiple after-school programs for children ages 6 through 17. Kids can spend time with art, music, computers and get one-on-one lessons with educators. Education Coordinator Becky Spindler said BGC wants to help children get off the streets and onto the right path for them. 'It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes all of us to work together,' Spindler said. 'Community, school after-school programs, parents, grandparents. We all play a role in that child's life.' James Rhyne is in his 30th year as executive director for BGC. Rhyne said the organization applied for and received the Youth Diversion grant in the past and is looking to apply again. 'That's what I think local funding is truly for, is to provide for those gaps in programming,' Rhyne said. 'We'll take a look at our need and assess that, and that will determine if will apply this year.' Spindler said after-school programs like BGC's are helping shape children's futures. 'You want that child to be pleasant, you want that child to have the skills necessary to be able to do a job and to do it well and to be able to communicate what's needed,' Spindler said. 'I think they're our future.' will be open until April 1st at 6 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
28-01-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Huskers trending for top offensive line target
Nebraska football received a prediction for Notre Dame Fighitng Irish offensive lineman Rocco Spindler on Tuesday. He received a Crystal Ball prediction from Michigan expert EJ Holland in favor of the Huskers. Spindler has been linked to the Huskers over the past couple days. He took a visit to the program on Tuesday. He also visited Indiana on Saturday. Pittsburgh, Michigan, and Nebraska are the main schools involved in his recruitment. Spindler would undoubtedly be a major piece for the offensive line. He is a veteran piece who has experience not only starting but playing in big games as well. Nebraska could use additional skill on the interior, and Spindler has the experience needed on the line. He has good size, as he measures in at six-foot-five, 331 pounds. Predictions are certainly subject to change, especially in today's recruiting world. Nevertheless, it appears that Nebraska is sitting nicely for Spindler. One has to wonder when an announcement will be made about his destination. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
