The United Nations’ human rights office expresses worry before Pakistan’s upcoming elections.
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) condemned any and all acts of violence targeting political parties and candidates in the days leading up to Thursday’s election. Liz Throssell, a representative, stated that there have…
The United Nations’ chief of political affairs cautions about the increasingly devastating consequences as the third year of the Ukraine war approaches.
In a briefing to the members of the Security Council, Rosemary DiCarlo, the chief of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, stated that the war continues to be illegal and unjustified, with no progress towards its resolution. She stated that as time…
The United Nations food agency is increasing its shipments in response to the deteriorating food situation in Ethiopia.
Chris Nikoi, the interim Country Director in Ethiopia for WFP, along with our partners, is tirelessly working to reach millions of Ethiopians who are facing the threat of hunger in the first quarter of the year. This effort aims to…
Concerns about potential war crimes arise as Israel plans to launch a ground invasion of the city of Rafah.
“As representatives of the UN and its Member States, we have the responsibility to observe and report,” stated Jens Laerke, OCHA spokesperson, during a press briefing in Geneva. “It is our duty to clarify that according to international humanitarian law,…
After one year, the survivors of the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria continue to endure immense hardship and pain.
On February 6, 2023, a powerful earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale hit the border area of two countries. The disaster resulted in more than 50,000 fatalities in Turkey and an additional 5,900 deaths in Syria, leaving thousands more…
The UN’s envoy for Iraq urges for caution as the Middle East reaches a crucial point.
“In light of the ongoing conflict in Gaza and other areas of armed conflict, the Middle East is currently facing a crucial turning point, with Iraq being no exception,” stated Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, the United Nations’ Special Representative, urging for caution…
Due to a shortage of funds, UNRWA’s operations in Lebanon may come to a halt by March.
“The agency will no longer have funding as of the end of February, so that means our operations would come to a halt during March,” said Dorothee Klaus, UNRWA Director in Lebanon, describing the “severe impact” of fresh budget cuts….
EU’s Borrell travels to Kyiv after new agreement on aid for Ukraine.
During his visit to Kyiv on Tuesday, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell stated that he would address the EU’s consistent military and financial backing for Ukraine. The visit occurred shortly after the EU granted approval for a four-year, $54…
As Global Warming Intensifies Hurricanes, Some Suggest Expanding Hurricane Scale: Category 6?
Some individuals with expertise in the field are suggesting the creation of a new hurricane category, Category 6, due to the occurrence of several highly intense tropical storms in recent years and the possibility of even stronger storms in the…
Ukrainian military personnel respond to potential dismissal of high-ranking officer.
Ukrainian troops battling on the eastern front responded with doubt to statements made by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, suggesting a potential restructuring in high-ranking roles, including within the military. During a series of interviews conducted by Reuters, several unit commanders expressed…