UAE allocates US$30 million for emergency humanitarian response in El Obeid, calls for civilian protection, safe humanitarian aid access in Sudan
UAE responds to relief efforts for people affected in Lebanon
Under President’s directives, UAE allocates US$10 million in urgent relief aid for Venezuela earthquake victims
UAE-held International Roundtable on Humanitarian Prediction and Consequent Action concludes
Bolivians
to Elect New President, Parliament
La
Paz, 17 Aug (ONA) — Nearly 8 million Bolivians are heading to polling stations
today to vote for a new president, vice president, and parliament.
Opinion
polls indicate that conservative opposition candidates are leading, potentially
marking a shift in power after nearly two decades of leftist rule.
Outgoing
President Luis Arce is not seeking re-election, while former leader Evo Morales
has been barred from running by a court order.
Bolivia
is grappling with a severe economic crisis characterized by foreign currency
shortages, fuel scarcity, and high inflation.
The
winner will assume the presidency for a five-year term in November.
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Ends/AH
