Having global assistance is crucial in establishing lasting peace in the Central African Republic.
Ms. Rugwabiza, who is also in charge of the United Nations Mission in the country, MINUSCA, gave a presentation on their most recent report regarding progress following the constitutional referendum on July 31st. She stated that MINUSCA is still assisting…
The people of Gaza in the Israel-Palestine region are faced with difficult decisions and have been left with limited options.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have made repeated calls for civilians to evacuate Gaza City due to a reported military operation involving tanks. However, according to Lynn Hastings, the top UN humanitarian official in the area, these warnings have little…
The water supply for farmers in Punjab, India is depleting.
Water plays a critical role for rice farmers and in cases of scarcity, they often turn to groundwater as a solution. Approximately 40% of agriculture worldwide relies on water extracted from underground reservoirs. However, when the levels of groundwater decrease,…
More than 114 million people have been forced to leave their homes due to war and violence across the globe.
The recent total has been significantly influenced by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, as well as tensions in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Myanmar. Additionally, factors such as drought, floods, and instability in Somalia, along with the…
The situation in Gaza continues to worsen as the Security Council dismisses opposing resolutions put forth by the United States and Russia.
The proposed resolution, led by the US, was unsuccessful in passing due to opposing votes from permanent members of the Security Council, China and Russia. Ten members of the Council approved the proposed resolution, while three voted against it (China,…
The health system in Israel has reacted to the attacks that occurred in October.
For nearly 14 days, Dr. Thieren journeyed throughout the country to meet with individuals who had been held as hostages in Gaza, including survivors, government officials, and families of over 200 victims. The World Health Organization (WHO) provided aid to…
The Secretary-General of the United Nations responded to an accusation that he supported terrorist attacks by Hamas, calling the claim “false.”
During the Council’s Tuesday debate on the escalating situation in Israel and Palestine, the United Nations leader stated that while the attacks by Hamas on October 7 were unjustifiable and heinous, it was crucial to acknowledge that they were not…
The blockade in the Israel-Palestine conflict is jeopardizing aid to Gaza, while the WHO draws attention to the severe mental health concerns in Israel.
The main hospital in Gaza’s southern region has issued a warning that life-saving surgeries will be halted on Wednesday evening due to a lack of fuel. This comes after the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, called for an urgent ceasefire…
Guterres urges Security Council to prioritize civilian protection in Israel-Palestine conflict.
UN News is concluding its live coverage of the events taking place in the Council today. For a detailed recap of the ongoing debate and the remaining speakers addressing the Israel-Palestine crisis, please visit our dedicated section on UN Meetings…
Israel-Palestine: Gaza buckles under fuel shortage, healthcare in crisis
The United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF stated on Tuesday that the ongoing attacks on Gaza have caused significant harm to its children, resulting in 2,360 deaths and 5,364 injuries. More than 400 children are said to be either killed or…