Brief updates from around the world: Attacks on aid workers, famine in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and floods in Niger.
Jens Laerke, a spokesperson for OCHA, informed journalists in Geneva that of the 71 aid worker fatalities documented thus far in 2020, 22 occurred in South Sudan and 19 in Sudan. According to Mr. Laerke, the majority of those affected…
The Mediterranean Sea is tragically becoming a graveyard for children and their futures.
According to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), over 11,600 children have made the journey across the Central Mediterranean to reach Italy in 2021, which is a significant rise of 60% from the previous year. The agency reported that the…
UNICEF cautions that the tragedy in Libya caused by floods is far from over.
According to UNICEF, a significant number of children are impacted by the absence of crucial services like healthcare, education, and access to clean water. According to Adele Khodr, Regional Director of UNICEF who recently visited Al Bayda and Derna, children…
The UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to be the subject of disinformation, as speculation about its withdrawal intensifies.
Special Representative Bintou Keita informed the Security Council in New York that the ongoing attacks on local communities, roadblocks, and refusal of humanitarian aid are contributing to the ongoing suffering in Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. She stated…
The leader of human rights urges for global assistance in finding a solution to the disorder in Haiti.
Mr. Türk stated that the lives of Haitian individuals are increasing in difficulty daily. However, it is crucial that we do not lose hope. Despite their current situation, there is still a possibility for the Haitian community to overcome the…
Explanation: The Reason for Haiti’s Request for a Fresh International Mission
In his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, September 22nd, Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry once again emphasized the need for an international presence. On behalf of the countless women and girls who are victims of rape…
According to Guterres, the floods in Pakistan are a crucial indicator of the fairness of climate policies.
Additionally, they emphasized the importance of reducing carbon emissions and strengthening early warning systems to protect countries around the globe that are becoming more susceptible to severe weather events. Addressing the United Nations at its headquarters in New York, Secretary-General…
It is crucial for regional efforts to be made in order to address the increase in migration through Central America.
Michele Klein Solomon, Regional Director for Central America, North America, and the Caribbean at IOM, emphasized the pressing necessity for governments in countries of origin, transit, and destination to come together and offer humanitarian aid to vulnerable populations, such as…
The United States is being advised to stop detaining the Venezuelan Special Envoy.
They demanded that he be released immediately and that the US adhere to its duties under international law and dismiss all charges against him. Allegations In April 2018, the Government in Caracas designated Mr. Saab as a Special Envoy to…
Azerbaijan is required to ensure the rights of ethnic Armenians in Karabakh.
The UN-appointed Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary, or arbitrary executions, Morris Tidball-Binz, has stated that Azerbaijan must conduct a swift and impartial investigation into any reported or suspected violations of the right to life during its recent military offensive. This…