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US Has Not Seen Evidence Of Hezbollah Cash Under Hospital - Beirut

Journalists gather around hospital staff at the main reception of Sahel General Hospital, documenting the healthcare workers’ efforts under conflict conditions on October 22, 2024. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday that he had not seen evidence that there was a Hezbollah bunker filled with cash built under a hospital in Beirut, adding that Washington would continue to work with Israel to get better insights. Israel's military said that Hezbollah has stashed hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold in a bunker built under a hospital in Beirut, adding that it would not strike the facility as it keeps up attacks against the group's financial assets. Photo by Fadel Itani/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Has Not Seen Evidence Of Hezbollah Cash Under Hospital - Beirut

The emergency ward of Sahel Hospital stands prepared for patients, with essential medical equipment at the ready amid regional instability on October 22, 2024. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday that he had not seen evidence that there was a Hezbollah bunker filled with cash built under a hospital in Beirut, adding that Washington would continue to work with Israel to get better insights. Israel's military said that Hezbollah has stashed hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold in a bunker built under a hospital in Beirut, adding that it would not strike the facility as it keeps up attacks against the group's financial assets. Photo by Fadel Itani/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Has Not Seen Evidence Of Hezbollah Cash Under Hospital - Beirut

A healthcare worker arranges equipment in the operating room at Sahel Hospital. As military strikes continue nearby, the hospital’s medical teams prepare for every emergency on October 22, 2024. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday that he had not seen evidence that there was a Hezbollah bunker filled with cash built under a hospital in Beirut, adding that Washington would continue to work with Israel to get better insights. Israel's military said that Hezbollah has stashed hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold in a bunker built under a hospital in Beirut, adding that it would not strike the facility as it keeps up attacks against the group's financial assets. Photo by Fadel Itani/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Has Not Seen Evidence Of Hezbollah Cash Under Hospital - Beirut

A generator in Sahel General Hospital ensures power for critical medical equipment amid frequent outages caused by the ongoing conflict on October 22, 2024. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday that he had not seen evidence that there was a Hezbollah bunker filled with cash built under a hospital in Beirut, adding that Washington would continue to work with Israel to get better insights. Israel's military said that Hezbollah has stashed hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold in a bunker built under a hospital in Beirut, adding that it would not strike the facility as it keeps up attacks against the group's financial assets. Photo by Fadel Itani/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Has Not Seen Evidence Of Hezbollah Cash Under Hospital - Beirut

Inside Sahel Hospital, surgical gowns and medical tools are prepared for use. The hospital’s staff work tirelessly to treat patients, even as regional tensions loom large on October 22, 2024. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday that he had not seen evidence that there was a Hezbollah bunker filled with cash built under a hospital in Beirut, adding that Washington would continue to work with Israel to get better insights. Israel's military said that Hezbollah has stashed hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold in a bunker built under a hospital in Beirut, adding that it would not strike the facility as it keeps up attacks against the group's financial assets. Photo by Fadel Itani/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Has Not Seen Evidence Of Hezbollah Cash Under Hospital - Beirut

The exterior of Sahel General Hospital in Beirut’s southern suburbs, standing resilient amid ongoing instability. Despite the regional turmoil, the hospital continues to offer critical care to those in need on October 22, 2024

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US Has Not Seen Evidence Of Hezbollah Cash Under Hospital - Beirut

Photographers gather at the entrance of an operating room inside Sahel Hospital, capturing the relentless efforts of medical staff working under difficult conditions on October 22, 2024. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday that he had not seen evidence that there was a Hezbollah bunker filled with cash built under a hospital in Beirut, adding that Washington would continue to work with Israel to get better insights. Israel's military said that Hezbollah has stashed hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold in a bunker built under a hospital in Beirut, adding that it would not strike the facility as it keeps up attacks against the group's financial assets. Photo by Fadel Itani/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Has Not Seen Evidence Of Hezbollah Cash Under Hospital - Beirut

A morgue security worker at Sahel Hospital stands by the cold storage chambers. With the conflict escalating, the hospital’s morgue serves as a grim reminder of the toll on civilian lives on October 22, 2024. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday that he had not seen evidence that there was a Hezbollah bunker filled with cash built under a hospital in Beirut, adding that Washington would continue to work with Israel to get better insights. Israel's military said that Hezbollah has stashed hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold in a bunker built under a hospital in Beirut, adding that it would not strike the facility as it keeps up attacks against the group's financial assets. Photo by Fadel Itani/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Has Not Seen Evidence Of Hezbollah Cash Under Hospital - Beirut

A healthcare worker at Sahel Hospital moves through the sterilization room, ensuring medical equipment is ready for continuous patient care amid conflict-driven disruptions on October 22, 2024. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday that he had not seen evidence that there was a Hezbollah bunker filled with cash built under a hospital in Beirut, adding that Washington would continue to work with Israel to get better insights. Israel's military said that Hezbollah has stashed hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold in a bunker built under a hospital in Beirut, adding that it would not strike the facility as it keeps up attacks against the group's financial assets. Photo by Fadel Itani/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Has Not Seen Evidence Of Hezbollah Cash Under Hospital - Beirut

A quiet hallway inside Sahel General Hospital, lined with photographs depicting its history. The facility operates under strain, offering vital healthcare as Israeli military operations intensify nearby on October 22, 2024. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday that he had not seen evidence that there was a Hezbollah bunker filled with cash built under a hospital in Beirut, adding that Washington would continue to work with Israel to get better insights. Israel's military said that Hezbollah has stashed hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold in a bunker built under a hospital in Beirut, adding that it would not strike the facility as it keeps up attacks against the group's financial assets. Photo by Fadel Itani/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Has Not Seen Evidence Of Hezbollah Cash Under Hospital - Beirut

A doctor speaks on the phone near the entrance to the morgue at Sahel Hospital, where ongoing conflict and medical emergencies are leaving little room to rest on October 22, 2024. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday that he had not seen evidence that there was a Hezbollah bunker filled with cash built under a hospital in Beirut, adding that Washington would continue to work with Israel to get better insights. Israel's military said that Hezbollah has stashed hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold in a bunker built under a hospital in Beirut, adding that it would not strike the facility as it keeps up attacks against the group's financial assets. Photo by Fadel Itani/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Has Not Seen Evidence Of Hezbollah Cash Under Hospital - Beirut

Journalists and medical staff descend the stairwell of Sahel Hospital toward the operating theaters, documenting the challenges faced by healthcare workers under the shadow of conflict on October 22, 2024. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday that he had not seen evidence that there was a Hezbollah bunker filled with cash built under a hospital in Beirut, adding that Washington would continue to work with Israel to get better insights. Israel's military said that Hezbollah has stashed hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold in a bunker built under a hospital in Beirut, adding that it would not strike the facility as it keeps up attacks against the group's financial assets. Photo by Fadel Itani/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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El Sahel Hospital Opens Doors To Journalists - Beirut

El Sahel Hospital opened its doors to journalists following accusations by Israel that Hezbollah was hiding $ 500 million in cash and gold beneath the facility. Hospital staff denied the allegations and guided journalists through the premises. During the visit, the IDF's social media account claimed that the journalists were not being shown the relevant areas. Beirut, Lebanon, October 22, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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El Sahel Hospital Opens Doors To Journalists - Beirut

El Sahel Hospital opened its doors to journalists following accusations by Israel that Hezbollah was hiding $ 500 million in cash and gold beneath the facility. Hospital staff denied the allegations and guided journalists through the premises. During the visit, the IDF's social media account claimed that the journalists were not being shown the relevant areas. Beirut, Lebanon, October 22, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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El Sahel Hospital Opens Doors To Journalists - Beirut

El Sahel Hospital opened its doors to journalists following accusations by Israel that Hezbollah was hiding $ 500 million in cash and gold beneath the facility. Hospital staff denied the allegations and guided journalists through the premises. During the visit, the IDF's social media account claimed that the journalists were not being shown the relevant areas. Beirut, Lebanon, October 22, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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El Sahel Hospital Opens Doors To Journalists - Beirut

El Sahel Hospital opened its doors to journalists following accusations by Israel that Hezbollah was hiding $ 500 million in cash and gold beneath the facility. Hospital staff denied the allegations and guided journalists through the premises. During the visit, the IDF's social media account claimed that the journalists were not being shown the relevant areas. Beirut, Lebanon, October 22, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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El Sahel Hospital Opens Doors To Journalists - Beirut

El Sahel Hospital opened its doors to journalists following accusations by Israel that Hezbollah was hiding $ 500 million in cash and gold beneath the facility. Hospital staff denied the allegations and guided journalists through the premises. During the visit, the IDF's social media account claimed that the journalists were not being shown the relevant areas. Beirut, Lebanon, October 22, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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El Sahel Hospital Opens Doors To Journalists - Beirut

El Sahel Hospital opened its doors to journalists following accusations by Israel that Hezbollah was hiding $ 500 million in cash and gold beneath the facility. Hospital staff denied the allegations and guided journalists through the premises. During the visit, the IDF's social media account claimed that the journalists were not being shown the relevant areas. Beirut, Lebanon, October 22, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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El Sahel Hospital Opens Doors To Journalists - Beirut

El Sahel Hospital opened its doors to journalists following accusations by Israel that Hezbollah was hiding $ 500 million in cash and gold beneath the facility. Hospital staff denied the allegations and guided journalists through the premises. During the visit, the IDF's social media account claimed that the journalists were not being shown the relevant areas. Beirut, Lebanon, October 22, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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El Sahel Hospital Opens Doors To Journalists - Beirut

El Sahel Hospital opened its doors to journalists following accusations by Israel that Hezbollah was hiding $ 500 million in cash and gold beneath the facility. Hospital staff denied the allegations and guided journalists through the premises. During the visit, the IDF's social media account claimed that the journalists were not being shown the relevant areas. Beirut, Lebanon, October 22, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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El Sahel Hospital Opens Doors To Journalists - Beirut

Photo taken underneath a building adjacent to El Sahel Hospital following an IDF tweet that claimed journalists were not in the correct locations during a tour. The tour was organized in response to IDF accusations that $ 500 million in cash and gold were hidden at the hospital. Hospital staff denied these claims and guided journalists through various areas to refute the allegations. Beirut, Lebanon, October 22, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM.

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El Sahel Hospital Opens Doors To Journalists - Beirut

Photo taken underneath a building adjacent to El Sahel Hospital following an IDF tweet that claimed journalists were not in the correct locations during a tour. The tour was organized in response to IDF accusations that $ 500 million in cash and gold were hidden at the hospital. Hospital staff denied these claims and guided journalists through various areas to refute the allegations. Beirut, Lebanon, October 22, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM.

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El Sahel Hospital Opens Doors To Journalists - Beirut

El Sahel Hospital opened its doors to journalists following accusations by Israel that Hezbollah was hiding $ 500 million in cash and gold beneath the facility. Hospital staff denied the allegations and guided journalists through the premises. During the visit, the IDF's social media account claimed that the journalists were not being shown the relevant areas. Beirut, Lebanon, October 22, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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El Sahel Hospital Opens Doors To Journalists - Beirut

El Sahel Hospital opened its doors to journalists following accusations by Israel that Hezbollah was hiding $ 500 million in cash and gold beneath the facility. Hospital staff denied the allegations and guided journalists through the premises. During the visit, the IDF's social media account claimed that the journalists were not being shown the relevant areas. Beirut, Lebanon, October 22, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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El Sahel Hospital Opens Doors To Journalists - Beirut

El Sahel Hospital opened its doors to journalists following accusations by Israel that Hezbollah was hiding $ 500 million in cash and gold beneath the facility. Hospital staff denied the allegations and guided journalists through the premises. During the visit, the IDF's social media account claimed that the journalists were not being shown the relevant areas. Beirut, Lebanon, October 22, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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El Sahel Hospital Opens Doors To Journalists - Beirut

Photo taken underneath a building adjacent to El Sahel Hospital following an IDF tweet that claimed journalists were not in the correct locations during a tour. The tour was organized in response to IDF accusations that $ 500 million in cash and gold were hidden at the hospital. Hospital staff denied these claims and guided journalists through various areas to refute the allegations. Beirut, Lebanon, October 22, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM.

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El Sahel Hospital Opens Doors To Journalists - Beirut

El Sahel Hospital opened its doors to journalists following accusations by Israel that Hezbollah was hiding $ 500 million in cash and gold beneath the facility. Hospital staff denied the allegations and guided journalists through the premises. During the visit, the IDF's social media account claimed that the journalists were not being shown the relevant areas. Beirut, Lebanon, October 22, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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El Sahel Hospital Opens Doors To Journalists - Beirut

El Sahel Hospital opened its doors to journalists following accusations by Israel that Hezbollah was hiding $ 500 million in cash and gold beneath the facility. Hospital staff denied the allegations and guided journalists through the premises. During the visit, the IDF's social media account claimed that the journalists were not being shown the relevant areas. Beirut, Lebanon, October 22, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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El Sahel Hospital Opens Doors To Journalists - Beirut

El Sahel Hospital opened its doors to journalists following accusations by Israel that Hezbollah was hiding $ 500 million in cash and gold beneath the facility. Hospital staff denied the allegations and guided journalists through the premises. During the visit, the IDF's social media account claimed that the journalists were not being shown the relevant areas. Beirut, Lebanon, October 22, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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El Sahel Hospital Opens Doors To Journalists - Beirut

El Sahel Hospital opened its doors to journalists following accusations by Israel that Hezbollah was hiding $ 500 million in cash and gold beneath the facility. Hospital staff denied the allegations and guided journalists through the premises. During the visit, the IDF's social media account claimed that the journalists were not being shown the relevant areas. Beirut, Lebanon, October 22, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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El Sahel Hospital Opens Doors To Journalists - Beirut

El Sahel Hospital opened its doors to journalists following accusations by Israel that Hezbollah was hiding $ 500 million in cash and gold beneath the facility. Hospital staff denied the allegations and guided journalists through the premises. During the visit, the IDF's social media account claimed that the journalists were not being shown the relevant areas. Beirut, Lebanon, October 22, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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El Sahel Hospital Opens Doors To Journalists - Beirut

El Sahel Hospital opened its doors to journalists following accusations by Israel that Hezbollah was hiding $ 500 million in cash and gold beneath the facility. Hospital staff denied the allegations and guided journalists through the premises. During the visit, the IDF's social media account claimed that the journalists were not being shown the relevant areas. Beirut, Lebanon, October 22, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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El Sahel Hospital Opens Doors To Journalists - Beirut

El Sahel Hospital opened its doors to journalists following accusations by Israel that Hezbollah was hiding $ 500 million in cash and gold beneath the facility. Hospital staff denied the allegations and guided journalists through the premises. During the visit, the IDF's social media account claimed that the journalists were not being shown the relevant areas. Beirut, Lebanon, October 22, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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El Sahel Hospital Opens Doors To Journalists - Beirut

El Sahel Hospital opened its doors to journalists following accusations by Israel that Hezbollah was hiding $ 500 million in cash and gold beneath the facility. Hospital staff denied the allegations and guided journalists through the premises. During the visit, the IDF's social media account claimed that the journalists were not being shown the relevant areas. Beirut, Lebanon, October 22, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-FIE-FOIL WORLD CUP-MEN(CN)

(240502) -- HONG KONG, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Im Cheolwoo of South Korea (L) and Sahel Bravo of Spain compete during the senior men's foil individual group match of the 2023-2024 FIE Foil World Cup in Hong Kong, south China, May 2, 2024. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

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MFW - Armani Photocall

Ines Rau, Miriam Leone, Lily Allen, Sahel Rosa, Yao Chen pose at photocall before Armani fashion show during the Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 on September 24, 2023 in Milan, Italy. Photo by Marco Piovanotto/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MFW - Armani Photocall

Ines Rau, Miriam Leone, Lily Allen, Sahel Rosa, Yao Chen pose at photocall before Armani fashion show during the Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 on September 24, 2023 in Milan, Italy. Photo by Marco Piovanotto/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MFW - Armani Photocall

Ines Rau, Miriam Leone, Lily Allen, Sahel Rosa, Yao Chen pose at photocall before Armani fashion show during the Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 on September 24, 2023 in Milan, Italy. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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International Conference On Development And Migration - Rome

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (R) and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, attend the International Conference on Development and Migration in Rome, Italy on July 23, 2023. At the initiative of the Italian Government, the leaders of almost all states on the southern shore of the wider Mediterranean, in the Middle East and the Gulf, as well as EU Member States of first arrival and a number of partners from the Sahel and the Horn of Africa, together with the heads of European institutions and international financial institutions, met at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Rome, to address emergencies and launch a shared development strategy. Photo by (EV)/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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International Conference On Development And Migration - Rome

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Charles Michel, president of the European Council, attend the International Conference on Development and Migration in Rome, Italy on July 23, 2023. At the initiative of the Italian Government, the leaders of almost all states on the southern shore of the wider Mediterranean, in the Middle East and the Gulf, as well as EU Member States of first arrival and a number of partners from the Sahel and the Horn of Africa, together with the heads of European institutions and international financial institutions, met at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Rome, to address emergencies and launch a shared development strategy. Photo by (EV)/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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International Conference On Development And Migration - Rome

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (C), Tunisian president Kais Saied (L) and Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (R), president of the United Arab Emirates attend the International Conference on Development and Migration in Rome, Italy on July 23, 2023. At the initiative of the Italian Government, the leaders of almost all states on the southern shore of the wider Mediterranean, in the Middle East and the Gulf, as well as EU Member States of first arrival and a number of partners from the Sahel and the Horn of Africa, together with the heads of European institutions and international financial institutions, met at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Rome, to address emergencies and launch a shared development strategy. Photo by (EV)/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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International Conference On Development And Migration - Rome

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (C) attends the International Conference on Development and Migration in Rome, Italy on July 23, 2023. At the initiative of the Italian Government, the leaders of almost all states on the southern shore of the wider Mediterranean, in the Middle East and the Gulf, as well as EU Member States of first arrival and a number of partners from the Sahel and the Horn of Africa, together with the heads of European institutions and international financial institutions, met at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Rome, to address emergencies and launch a shared development strategy. Photo by (EV)/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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International Conference On Development And Migration - Rome

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attends the International Conference on Development and Migration in Rome, Italy on July 23, 2023. At the initiative of the Italian Government, the leaders of almost all states on the southern shore of the wider Mediterranean, in the Middle East and the Gulf, as well as EU Member States of first arrival and a number of partners from the Sahel and the Horn of Africa, together with the heads of European institutions and international financial institutions, met at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Rome, to address emergencies and launch a shared development strategy. Photo by (EV)/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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International Conference On Development And Migration - Rome

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attends the International Conference on Development and Migration in Rome, Italy on July 23, 2023. At the initiative of the Italian Government, the leaders of almost all states on the southern shore of the wider Mediterranean, in the Middle East and the Gulf, as well as EU Member States of first arrival and a number of partners from the Sahel and the Horn of Africa, together with the heads of European institutions and international financial institutions, met at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Rome, to address emergencies and launch a shared development strategy. Photo by (EV)/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fighting in Sudan must stop immediately: UN chief

STORY: Fighting in Sudan must stop immediately: UN chief DATELINE: April 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:02 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Security Council Chamber 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called for an immediate end to fighting in Sudan. Ten days of violence and chaos since the outbreak of fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces are heartbreaking. A prolonged, full-scale war is unbearable to contemplate, he told a UN Security Council meeting on Sudan. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "A prolonged, full-scale war is unbearable to contemplate. Sudan borders seven countries, all of which have either been involved in conflict or seen serious civil unrest over the past decade. It is a gateway to the Sahel, where insecurity and political instability are

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Amazigh New Year celebrated in Algeria

STORY: Amazigh New Year celebrated in Algeria DATELINE: Jan. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:52 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people celebrating STORYLINE: People in Village Sahel, Tizi Ouzou Province, Algeria celebrated their Amazigh New Year on Thursday. Dressed in traditional costumes, the Imazighen sang and danced to celebrate the holiday. The origin of the Amazigh calendar is still ambiguous, as some say it bears its origin from the day the Amazigh King Chachnaq was enthroned a pharaoh. Others say it is linked to an agrarian calendar. Algeria recognized Yennayer, the first day of the Amazigh New Year, as a public holiday in 2017. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Algiers. (XHTV)

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ALGERIA-TIZI OUZOU-AMAZIGH NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION

(230112) -- TIZI OUZOU (ALGERIA), Jan. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People celebrate the Amazigh New Year in Village Sahel, Tizi Ouzou Province, Algeria, on Jan. 12, 2023. Imazighen in Algeria celebrated their New Year on Thursday. (Xinhua)

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ALGERIA-TIZI OUZOU-AMAZIGH NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION

(230112) -- TIZI OUZOU (ALGERIA), Jan. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People celebrate the Amazigh New Year in Village Sahel, Tizi Ouzou Province, Algeria, on Jan. 12, 2023. Imazighen in Algeria celebrated their New Year on Thursday. (Xinhua)

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Security situation in Sahel has worsened: UN envoy

STORY: Security situation in Sahel has worsened: UN envoy DATELINE: Jan. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. wide shot of Security Council Chamber 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GIOVANIE BIHA, Officer-in-charge of UNOWAS 3. various of delegates 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GIOVANIE BIHA, Officer-in-charge of UNOWAS 5. various of Security Council Chamber STORYLINE: The security situation has deteriorated in large parts of West Africa and the Sahel despite efforts by national security forces and international partners, said a UN envoy on Tuesday. In the past six months, more than 10,000 schools across the Sahel had to close, leaving millions of children unable to acquire the necessary skills to build their lives and their countries, said Giovanie Biha, the UN secretary-general's deputy special representative and officer-in-charge of the UN Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS). Furthermore, nearly 7,000 health centers were forced to shut down due to the activ

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U.N. official warns of food shortage in Africa

NIAMEY, Niger - John Holmes, chief of the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, warns of food shortage in the Sahel region, a southern tip of the Sahara Desert, during a press conference in Niamey on April 28, 2010.