South Sudan’s top UN official urges increased political support as elections approach The leading representative of the United Nations in South Sudan urges for more focus on political efforts as the upcoming elections draw near.
During the Security Council briefing, Jean-Pierre Lacroix emphasized the potential for credible elections to occur before the transition period ends if all sides show a stronger determination and commit sufficient resources. “He stated that, although there were flaws in putting…
A recent aid mission to North Gaza has raised concerns about the potential for increased infant mortality due to starvation.
Dr. Rik Peeperkorn, the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) Representative for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, reported that WHO and its partners were able to successfully reach (Al) Shifa Hospital in the northern region. They provided essential fuel, life-saving resources…
by the US A UN human rights expert has denounced the systematic destruction of homes by the US during times of war.
The Special Rapporteur on adequate housing, Balakrishnan Rajagopal, expressed concern about destructive events in Aleppo, Grozny, Mariupol, Myanmar, Sudan, and Gaza, stating that the deliberate destruction of civilian housing and infrastructure during conflicts is a clear violation of international human…
Efforts to provide food assistance to the distressed northern Gaza region have not been successful.
The WFP stated that the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) rejected a food convoy consisting of 14 trucks, which was the first attempt since the suspension of deliveries on February 20th, to enter northern Gaza. The convoy was held for three…
The Ukrainian government declares that they successfully destroyed 18 unmanned aircrafts from Russia and damaged a Russian naval vessel.
The Ukrainian military reported on Tuesday that they successfully used their air defenses to shoot down 18 drones launched by Russia overnight. In addition, Ukrainian naval drones also attacked and hit a Russian military patrol ship near the Crimean Peninsula….
The director of the UN Atomic Watchdog is traveling to Moscow for discussions about nuclear safety in Ukraine.
Vienna — On Tuesday, the director of the United Nations’ nuclear safety organization is scheduled to travel to Moscow for discussions with government representatives from Russia about the topic of ensuring nuclear safety in Ukraine. IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi announced…
Nigeria has taken confident actions to eliminate the digital gender divide.
According to the World Bank, the rise of digital entrepreneurship in Nigeria is leading to economic empowerment and decreasing poverty through increased access to the internet. In their January report, the Bank found that internet access contributed to a 7%…
The European Union has imposed a fine of almost $2 billion on Apple for infringing on competition in the music streaming industry.
London — The European Union has imposed their initial anti-competitive penalty on Apple, citing a violation of the bloc’s competition regulations. This results in a fine of almost $2 billion for the American technology company due to their biased treatment…
The UN’s chief for preventing crime promises increased collaboration in Somalia.
While on a mission to the Horn of Africa nation, on Friday Executive Director Waly emphasized the fact that Somalia is dealing with overwhelming difficulties, including terrorism, renewed piracy, poverty, and the impacts of climate change. A complicated crisis While…
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights cautions that the conflict in Gaza could potentially contribute to a larger crisis in the Middle East.
Volker Türk expressed his worry that in this volatile situation, a small trigger could result in a larger and more widespread conflict, during his speech at the Human Rights Council, the highest human rights assembly within the United Nations. During…