INTERVIEW: ‘Climate of division’ creating more challenging environment for UN peacekeeping
The MINUSMA mission in Mali, which has been ongoing for 10 years, is currently in the process of winding down as it approaches its December deadline to depart. During his address to the United Nations General Assembly this September, Félix-Antoine…
Myanmar has surpassed Afghanistan to become the leading producer of opium in the world.
According to UNODC, the production of opium in a Southeast Asian nation has exceeded that of Afghanistan. This is due to the Taliban’s ban on opium production in April of last year, which resulted in a 95% decrease in cultivation….
The situation in Gaza worsens as violence continues throughout the area.
At the launch of the Global Humanitarian Overview in Doha, Mr. Griffiths stated that the situation is deteriorating and emphasized the crucial need for moments of peace to be achieved. The most recent update from the UN Office for the…
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing upcoming elections amidst a growing state of insecurity.
During a meeting with UN Security Council ambassadors, Bintou Keita, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, reported that there has been consistent advancement in the election procedure, despite encountering major logistical, financial, and security difficulties. She stated that the recent…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has passed a resolution regarding the provision of crucial aid in Gaza.
The UN health agency acknowledged that a resolution on this conflict was adopted without opposition within the UN system for the first time since 7 October. This highlights the significance of prioritizing healthcare universally, regardless of the circumstances, and recognizing…
Guterres remains determined to push for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and will not give up.
António Guterres, speaking at the Doha Forum in Qatar, stated that the main platform for resolving international conflicts is currently unable to function due to conflicting geopolitical interests. He made this statement following a meeting in New York on Friday…
Tales of bravery and commitment: Humanitarian workers on the front lines of Gaza
Mouhammed, the head of emergency and disaster management at the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS), rises at 6:30 AM, getting just three hours of rest lately. He resides in a shared room with 25 PRCS volunteers at the emergency operation…
The United States has rejected a resolution regarding Gaza that demanded an urgent ceasefire for humanitarian reasons.
4:30 PM The Security Council’s session has ended. These are the main points: The United States blocked a proposal presented by the United Arab Emirates, which had support from more than 90 member countries. The vote resulted in 13 in…
The dire situation in Gaza signals the collapse of society and a humanitarian crisis.
Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the UN agency responsible for Palestine refugees (UNRWA), wrote a letter to Dennis Francis, the President of the UN General Assembly, expressing concern about the agency’s ability to fulfill its mandate in Gaza. Lazzarini stated…
Brief News from Around the World: Humanitarian Crisis in Haiti, Disease Outbreaks in Sudan, Reforms to UK Sentencing
Ulrika Richardson, the UN’s Deputy Special Representative for Haiti, stated in Geneva that 5.2 million Haitians require humanitarian aid and more than 4.3 million are experiencing severe food insecurity. This means that two out of every five individuals in Haiti,…