North Korea’s military satellites pose a significant danger to both civil aviation and shipping.
Mohamed Khaled Khiari, the Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific at the United Nations, informed ambassadors that the satellite was successfully placed on a rocket and launched on November 21. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s…
Trauma, stress, and sadness are deeply ingrained in Gaza.
During a ceasefire in Gaza, Mr. Elder spoke with families and their children amidst the aftermath of weeks of intense violence, resulting in numerous casualties and the displacement of 1.7 million Palestinians. On October 7th, the violence began when Hamas…
Fighting gender-based violence door-to-door with support of Ugandan men
Timothy Mbene Masereka recently spoke with the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) in Uganda as part of a two-part series. This conversation took place before the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, which is observed every year from November 25…
A woman from Uganda is fighting for her rights after enduring a lifetime of suffering.
Angela Muhindo interviewed UN Women for the first part of a two-part series discussing the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, observed every year from November 25th to December 10th, which also coincides with Human Rights Day. She stated…
The United Nations has verified that additional assistance is being delivered to Gaza as the temporary ceasefire remains in place.
The freight included food, water and emergency medical supplies. Eleven ambulances, 3 coaches and a flatbed were delivered to Al Shifa hospital to be used to assist with evacuations. On Saturday, an additional 200 trucks were sent from Nitzana, and 187…
On the initial day of the humanitarian ceasefire, the UN provides additional assistance to Gaza.
The population of Gaza exceeds two million, and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees provides aid to over a million displaced individuals in 156 facilities throughout the area. On Friday, the United Nations Office for…
The beginning of a ceasefire in Gaza brings optimism for a break from conflict and the ability to reach those in need, according to humanitarian representatives from the United Nations.
They repeated their requests for entry into all areas of the war-torn region, where the number of deaths approached 15,000 and numerous displaced individuals were forced to sleep on the streets. The spokesperson for the UN’s humanitarian affairs coordination office…
In the past six weeks, 450,000 people have been displaced due to conflicts in eastern DR Congo.
In the past six weeks, there have been intense conflicts between non-state armed groups and government forces, leading to the displacement of over 450,000 individuals in Rutshuru and Masisi territories of North Kivu province. Upon arriving in Sake, a town…
Reworded: Rebuilding of a Ukrainian village destroyed during conflict.
UN Ukraine In the Kherson region of Ukraine, in the town of Posad-Pokrovske, there is a destroyed house with a fence. On this fence, there is a sign warning about the presence of landmines. According to the individual, blackberries used…
As a potential ceasefire in Gaza approaches, the United Nations relief teams are prepared to increase their assistance efforts.
Media sources have stated that discussions are currently taking place regarding the Israel-Hamas deal for a four-day break in fighting and the release of hostages held by the Palestinian armed group since their terror attacks on October 7. It is…