ISIL growing stronger in Syria, as war enters its thirteenth year
This was a reminder of the ongoing impact of a conflict which has now dragged on for more than 12 years and rarely makes headlines, even though it continues to have a devastating effect on the civilian population. In early…
Rights expert finds ‘reasonable grounds’ genocide is being committed in Gaza
Francesca Albanese was speaking at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, where she presented her latest report, entitled ‘Anatomy of a Genocide’, during an interactive dialogue with Member States. “Following nearly six months of unrelenting Israeli assault on occupied…
UN envoy backs demand for immediate Gaza ceasefire amid ‘cataclysmic suffering’
The call by Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland followed Monday’s adoption by the Security Council of a resolution “demanding” an immediate ceasefire in the enclave for the remainder of Ramadan, and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. However, intense…
Gaza: ‘Double-digit’ number of children reported killed overnight
The continuing violence came despite an immediate ceasefire call for the remainder of Ramadan from the Security Council on Monday, prompting urgent appeals from UN aid agencies for the resolution to be respected immediately, to prevent more people dying. Speaking…
UN report: Credible allegations Ukrainian POWs have been tortured by Russian forces
According to the Monitoring Mission, interviews conducted with 60 recently released Ukrainian POWs painted a harrowing picture of their experiences in Russian captivity. “Almost every single one of the Ukrainian POWs we interviewed described how Russian servicepersons or officials tortured…
During the holy month of Ramadan, the UN Security Council unanimously approved a resolution calling for an urgent stop to the conflict in Gaza.
HIGHLIGHTS During Ramadan, the UN Security Council passed a resolution put forth by its 10 non-permanent members (E-10) calling for a cessation of hostilities in Gaza. The resolution was approved by a vote of 14 in favor, 0 against, and…
As the threat of starvation looms, the leader of the United Nations stresses the importance of advocating for a long-term resolution of peace in Gaza.
“The urgency of the situation was emphasized by Mr. Guterres at a press conference in Amman with Jordan’s Foreign Minister, Ayman Safady. He promised to continue advocating for the removal of any barriers hindering vital aid, and for increased entry…
Israel’s new aid ban on UNRWA in Gaza ‘a wrong move’: UN coordinator
On the heels of Israel’s announcement on Sunday that it would no longer approve aid shipments into northern Gaza by the UN agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, UN Coordinator Jamie McGoldrick cautioned of current catastrophic food shortages and growing hunger…
UN Security Council demands ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza, ending months-long deadlock
This was the Council’s first explicit call for an immediate ceasefire since Israel began a military offensive in the Gaza Strip following last October’s brutal attack by Hamas and other Palestinian groups against settlements in southern Israel, in which over…
Israel has notified the UN that it will not accept food convoys into northern Gaza supervised by the UNRWA.
“UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini stated on X that the organization, which serves as the primary source of support for Palestine refugees, is currently unable to deliver critical aid to the northern region of Gaza.” He denounced the ruling as “outrageous,”…