Tag: UNESCO
Palestinians Flee Rafah for Fear of Israeli Ground Offensive
Since Monday morning, thousands of Palestinians began to flee the area east of Rafah to avoid bombing by the Zionist army. RELATED: Palestinian Presidency Asks the US to Stop Invasion in Rafah Previously, through leaflets dropped from the air, the Israeli occupation army announced that it “will work with extreme force” in neighborhoods such as […]
May 6, 2024
Palestinian Journalists Awarded 2024 UNESCO Press Freedom Prize
On Thursday, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) awarded the 2024 Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize to Palestinian journalists for their commitment and bravery during the coverage of the Israeli offensive against Gaza. RELATED: Türkiye Suspends Trade Activities With Israel The award was presented at a ceremony held at the Museum […]
May 3, 2024
Wildfire Razes Over 8,200 Hectares of Argentine National Park
On Tuesday, Argentine authorities confirmed that some 8,205 hectares of the Los Alerces National Park have been destroyed due to a wildfire, which has remained active for 20 days in the Cubut province. RELATED: Chile: Emergency State and 22 Dead Due Forest Fires “The fire continues to be active, presenting specific areas of greater intensity, both […]
February 14, 2024
Barranquilla Carnival Runs to the Rhythm of Colombian Cumbia
On Sunday, the congos, garabatos, and cumbia provided the music for fun at the Great Parade, where 170 groups explored the different rhythms and dances that frame the Barranquilla Carnival as an “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.” RELATED: Indigenous Yanomami Parade Steals Attention at Rio Carnival In 2008, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural […]
February 12, 2024
Peruvian Police Repress Protesters in Machu Picchu
On Thursday, citizens and tourism operators in Machu Picchu initiated an indefinite strike protesting against the digital sale of tickets to the Inca citadel, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. RELATED: Peru To Deploy Police Force To Border With Ecuador Peruvian police used tear gas to disperse a group of protesters who had blocked […]