Violence spreads across more than two-thirds of Myanmar, exacerbating the need for humanitarian aid.
According to media reports, there is a group of well-armed ethnic militias and the People’s Defence Forces (PDF) who are fighting against the military. This group supports the National Unity Government (NUG) and is against the military coup that took…
The conflict in Gaza persists despite dire conditions, prompting a Security Council meeting on Friday.
A coalition of 27 aid groups, including UN agencies and their collaborators, released a joint statement urging for an immediate cessation of hostilities. They emphasized that the conditions in Gaza are some of the most severe they have ever seen….
Keep individuals safe while traveling through the dangerous Darién crossing.
The number is twice as high as the total number of crossings in 2022. The severity of the crisis was emphasized by Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. He stated that the obstacles presented by the large-scale migration…
The Secretary-General, Guterres, calls on the Security Council to take action on the Israel-Palestine crisis, citing it as a threat to international peace and security.
In a communication to the Council, Mr. Guterres referenced Article 99, found in Chapter XV of the Charter. According to this statement, the leader of the UN has the authority to notify the Security Council about any issue that he…
Turkish UN official calls for investigation into reported sexual assaults during acts of terror by Hamas.
The UN’s High Commissioner disputed accusations of unequal treatment towards the ongoing conflict in Gaza, stating that he had received reports of sexual assault during the Hamas assault on southern Israeli communities. He stated that it was evident and important…
The United Nations Security Council is informed about the enduring impact of war in Ukraine, described as immeasurable.
During the Security Council briefing, Miroslav Jenča, Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, stated that 2023 has been just as catastrophic for the citizens of Ukraine as the previous year. The OHCHR, a branch of the United Nations that monitors human rights,…
The uncertainty of “safe zones” in Gaza adds to the desperation in the area.
Dr. Rick Peeperkorn, the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, reported from the southern city of Rafah that there has been more violence following the Israeli bombings that resumed last Friday. Dr. Peeperkorn, speaking to journalists…
Women from Africa leading the way in peacekeeping efforts.
In 2022, Baah was among the 173 female peacekeepers from Ghana who were part of the UN Interim Mission in Lebanon. She was also one of the 6,200 women peacekeepers, including military and police personnel, serving in 12 peacekeeping missions…
The war in southern Gaza has escalated, causing complete blockage of aid access to the northern region.
The most recent report from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) stated an increase in casualties and destruction due to intense bombing by Israel via air, land, and sea. According to OCHA’s situation update, between…
The United Nations team releases their most recent report on terrorist atrocities in Iraq.
On Monday, Christian Ritscher, leader of the UN Investigation Team for Holding Da’esh accountable for their crimes, presented a thorough evaluation to the Security Council ambassadors. The assessment revealed shocking instances of sexual violence committed by ISIL members during their…