The United Nations representative emphasizes the importance of “genuine progress” in achieving a political resolution and ultimately ending the war.
Geir Pedersen, the UN Special Envoy for Syria, informed the ambassadors at the Security Council that although there have been diplomatic advancements, they have not resulted in any concrete improvements on the ground for civilians. He also expressed concern about…
The United Nations expert on sexual violence in conflict expresses serious concern for hostages in Gaza.
Pramila Patten, the United Nations’ Special Representative for Sexual Violence in Conflict, urged for the prompt and secure release of all individuals still held captive. Ms. Patten had a meeting this week with the mother of a young woman who…
The Security Council is still discussing a resolution regarding Gaza that urges for an immediate halt to the fighting.
The most recent version was rejected by the United States on December 8th, and this was soon followed by a resolution in the United Nations General Assembly four days later. Member States voted with a large majority to support an…
As the only remaining hospital closes in northern Gaza, injured patients are left to suffer and potentially face death due to increasing levels of severe hunger. The situation has been described as catastrophic.
The most recent serious evaluation from the World Health Organization (WHO) occurred after United Nations teams arrived at Al Ahli Arab hospital and Al Shifa hospital on Wednesday. There have been reports of increased ground operations by the Israeli Defense…
The United Nations aid agency has issued a warning that there is a severe shortage of safe drinking water in Gaza.
Catherine Russell, Executive Director of UNICEF, stated that having access to clean water is crucial for survival. Unfortunately, children in Gaza are facing extreme scarcity, with limited access to drinkable water. As a result, they are forced to use unsafe…
Interview with Senior UNRWA Official Reflects on Unprecedented Conflict in Gaza: Devastation, Displacement, and Sorrow.
Since the 7 October attacks, there have been reports of 135 UNRWA employees who have lost their lives in Gaza due to the ongoing escalation of violence. This is the highest number of casualties in a single incident. Despite the…
The United Nations’ Grandi expresses approval for the European Union’s agreement to revamp their system for managing migration in the region.
According to reports, there has been an agreement reached in Brussels regarding the New Pact on Migration and Asylum after three years of intense negotiations. The pact is set to take effect in 2024. The agreement aims to evenly distribute…
The UN mission chief emphasizes that the Taliban’s adherence to “international norms” is a non-negotiable aspect of their return.
The leader of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, Roza Otunbayeva, emphasized the importance of increasing communication with the unofficial Taliban leaders who took control in August 2021. According to her statement to the Council, the state of human rights…
Brief International News: Sudan and DR Congo Elections, WFP Ceases Food Aid, Peacekeeping Leader Visits CAR.
The World Food Programme (WFP) stated that the choice made for safety reasons was a significant obstacle to humanitarian work in the primary food-producing region of the country. WFP staff had been consistently delivering assistance to more than 800,000 individuals,…
Interview with Ukrainian children reveals their pure desire for peace.
The UN human rights office, OHCHR, has confirmed that more than 10,000 innocent individuals have lost their lives since the start of the invasion in February 2022. However, the true number of deaths may be significantly higher. More than 10…