A powerful earthquake in Herat, Afghanistan has resulted in the death of at least 100 individuals.
According to the latest report from the UN humanitarian office (OCHA), initial evaluations show that the earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 resulted in fatalities in eight villages, with approximately 500 individuals sustaining injuries. It also caused destruction of 465…
International organizations urge Pakistan to safeguard Afghan individuals seeking refuge.
The United Nations reports that Afghanistan is currently dealing with multiple human rights issues, especially for women and girls, amidst a dire humanitarian situation. The joint statement from the UN refugee agency and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) warns…
The situation in Karabakh remains a top concern for the United Nations, and our response efforts are ongoing.
The UNHCR, also known as the UN Refugee Agency, is providing crucial relief items through ongoing aid efforts. On Thursday, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric announced that a delivery of 180 foldable beds, along with hundreds of foam mattresses, beds, pillows,…
The chief of the Afghanistan mission states that the key to moving forward is through “patience” and engaging in dialogue with the Taliban.
Roza Otunbayeva, a former President and Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan, serves as the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Afghanistan and Head of the UN Assistance Mission in the country, UNAMA. Ms. Otunbayeva has to reside and be employed…
The United Nations mission in Karabakh has been informed that a sudden exodus has resulted in as few as 50 ethnic Armenians remaining in the area.
Following a mission led by the UN’s Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan on Sunday, a statement was released. The mission included other high-ranking agency officials who observed and confirmed that there were no visible damages to public buildings in the city…
Teams from the United Nations are providing assistance to those who have suffered burn injuries during the ongoing crisis in Karabakh.
Over 170 individuals lost their lives and over 200 sustained injuries, with severe burns and critical conditions, in a blast at a densely populated fuel storage area on the path used by those entering Armenia on Monday. ‘Heart-breaking’ scenes Robb…
The United Nations has denounced the “abhorrent” terrorist attacks that have occurred in Pakistan.
In the Friday attacks, an additional 70 individuals sustained injuries at the Hangu mosque in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and during a religious procession in Mastung, Balochistan. Mr. Guterres expressed his disgust over the attacks that took place at a holy place…
The United Nations Office for Human Rights denounces the suppression of environmental activists in Vietnam.
Hoang Thi Minh Hong, a renowned environmental advocate and ex-employee of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), was given a three-year prison sentence and a $4,100 fine on Thursday for her involvement in tax evasion. She was only on…
The situation in Karabakh continues to worsen, with thousands of people seeking refuge in Armenia according to reports from UN agencies.
Over 65,000 individuals have registered at centers operated by the Government, resulting in long queues. On Friday, Filippo Grandi, the head of UNHCR, announced on Twitter that over 100,000 refugees have reached Armenia from Karabakh. Anxiety and fear Kavita Belani,…
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…