prev next prev next (by Mohammad Benhussein) (ANSAmed) - AMMAN, JULY 2 - Jordanian authorities have continued to block tens of thousands of stranded refugees at its border with Syria as a humanitarian crisis is looming amid a continued push by government forces to flush rebels out of their stronghold south Syria. Fleeing civilians have been left without food, water and basic medical care after the collapse of most hospitals in the Deraa district under heavy bombardment by government forces. Some activists have said that at least 10 children died as a result of lack of food and water. An aid campaign managed to deliver aid parcels to some refugees, but the situation remains dire, according to activists in Deraa. Meanwhile, Jordan, under pressure from the international community, has allowed injured Syrian civilians to enter Jordan for treatment in al Ramtha hospital in the North. But the army continued to prevent any asylum seeker from entering the country, citing … [Read more...] about Syrian refugees remain stranded at Jordanian border
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Jordan allows injured Syrians enter for treatment
prev next prev next (ANSAmed) - AMMAN, JULY 2 - Injured Syrian civilians in the fighting between government forces and rebels have been allowed to enter Jordan for treatment in al Ramtha hospital in the north, while the army continued to prevent asylum seekers from entering the kingdom, officials said Monday. The first batch of injured Syrians included 12 children who were sent to al Ramtha hospital for urgent treatment after agreement with international organizations was reached whereby cost of the treatment would be covered by a third party. Authorities have also opened a safe passage from town of al Shajara near the northern borders with Deraa to allow injured enter on case by case basis. Jordan said it has set up a field hospital near the borders that includes 20 beds, an operation theater, a dentist clinic, laboratory and xray unit to help treat urgent cases before sending them back to Syria, according to Petra news agency. An additional field hospital with more … [Read more...] about Jordan allows injured Syrians enter for treatment
Turkey provides health services in Afrin
World Bulletin / News Desk Turkish Ministry of Health personnel are working 24 hours a day, seven days a week in Syria's northwestern Afrin area, which was recently cleared of terrorists by Turkey's Operation Olive Branch. Turkey's southern Hatay governorship says it has been coordinating operations in Afrin in order for daily life to resume normally. The governorship has prioritized providing health services, namely by making necessary medical devices available. The hospital in the Afrin district center, community clinics in the towns of Jinderes and Bulbul were made operational. In addition, medical vehicles periodically went to towns and villages in the area. In areas such as Raju, Shaykh al-Hadid, Mabatli, Sharan and Kafr Sahra, health centers are currently being set up. According to data received from the Hatay governor's office, since early April, when health facilities started to provide service, a total of 17,236 people were treated and 2,288 people were vaccinated. Some 42 … [Read more...] about Turkey provides health services in Afrin
Ministry of Defence faces £2.9bn shortage in Trident nuclear renewal programme, NAO warns
The National Audit Office has warned that an extra £2.9bn needs to be found in the Ministry of Defence's programme to renew and maintain the Trident nuclear deterrent over the next 10 years. About a quarter of the whole defence equipment budget up until 2028 is set to go on nuclear projects according to NAO estimates, leading to warnings the department could face “significant” pressures. Designing, producing and maintaining the fleet of nuclear submarines which carry warheads is forecast to cost the MoD a total of £50.9bn over the next decade, the spending watchdog said. Read more Nine Trident crew expelled from Navy over 'cocaine' and sex scandal Attorney general considers bid to prosecute Theresa May over Trident Government can't perform contracts in-house says NAO chief Brexit: A chocolate orange that could fall apart says worried NAO "Problems with the affordability of the enterprise could destabilise the department's overall equipment … [Read more...] about Ministry of Defence faces £2.9bn shortage in Trident nuclear renewal programme, NAO warns
Monday’s papers: Syrian gas attack, too few kids, abandoned bikes
On Sunday, Finnish Prime Minister Juha Sipilä issued a strong condemnation of chemical attacks that have reportedly taken place in Syria. The reports did not come as a surprise to Professor Paula Vanninen, who heads the Helsinki-based Finnish Institute for Verification of the Chemical Weapons Convention.Professor Vanninen told the Kuopio daily Savon Sanomat that solid data about the attack can only come from independent investigators gathering samples on site. This in turn is impossible without a ceasefire between government forces and rebels."Even during a ceasefire this would be extremely dangerous, anyone going in would do so at the risk of their lives," she pointed out.Professor Vanninen did not speculate of who is the guilty party in this latest chemical attack in Syria, but said she was not surprised by reports of the possible use of chlorine or Sarin gas. Sarin, she said, has been used in Syria in the past.Finland was one of the counties involved in destroying toxic wastes … [Read more...] about Monday’s papers: Syrian gas attack, too few kids, abandoned bikes