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…
The Oversight Board is recommending that Meta reconsider their policy regarding manipulated media.
NEW YORK — A review committee is condemning Meta, the owner of Facebook, for their inadequate and inconsistent policies on manipulated content. These policies do not effectively combat the spread of false information, which has already begun to impact elections…
The United States is obligated to protect the freedom of speech for judges regarding issues of race and gender discrimination, according to an expert on human rights.
Special Rapporteur Margaret Satterthwaite voiced serious concerns that a Supreme Court Justice in the state of North Carolina, Anita Earls, was investigated for comments made regarding the potential role that implicit biases based on race, gender, and political affiliation can play in the Court’s…
The UN peacekeeping troops have increased their surveillance missions following a violent weekend in the Abyei region.
Armed attackers launched a violent assault on innocent people in the villages of Malual Aleu, Banton, Awolnhom, Abathok, Majbong, Awal, and east of Rumamier. They utilized rocket-propelled grenades and mortars, allegedly due to a disagreement over land. According to reports,…