Israel must allow ‘quantum leap’ in aid delivery UN chief urges, calling for change in military tactics
Marking six months of war since the “abhorrent” Hamas-led terror attacks of 7 October, António Guterres told journalists at UN Headquarters in New York that nothing could justify the horror unleashed by Palestinian militants that day. “I once again utterly…
Gaza: Human Rights Council resolution urges arms embargo on Israel
In a resolution adopted by 28 votes in favour, six against and 13 abstentions, the 47-member Human Rights Council backed a call “to cease the sale, transfer and diversion of arms, munitions and other military equipment to Israel, the occupying…
Sudan: Aid lifeline reaches Darfur region in bid to avert ‘hunger catastrophe’
“The UN WFP has managed to bring desperately needed food and nutrition supplies into Darfur; the first WFP assistance to reach the war-wracked region in months,” said Leni Kinzli, WFP Communications Officer in Sudan. The convoys crossed into Sudan from…
Gaza: Resuming night-time aid deliveries, UN reports ‘dire’ conditions
“The situation in Gaza is disastrous,” World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. “Once again, WHO demands a ceasefire. Once again, we call for all hostages to be released, and for lasting peace.” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said…
Crisis in Haiti worsens after month-long siege on Port-au-Prince
The surge of violence since February this year has reached “unprecedented levels” resulting in rampant food insecurity and multiple displacements, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). As the country grapples with this unparalleled crisis, IOM said families continue…
UN underscores commitment to stay and deliver in Myanmar
The expansion of fighting throughout the country has deprived communities of basic needs and access to essential services and has had a devastating impact on human rights and fundamental freedoms, said Khalid Khiari, a UN Assistant Secretary-General whose portfolio straddles…
Gaza: Aid worker killings prompt temporary halt to UN operations after dark
The move will allow for further evaluation of the security issues that impact both personnel on the ground and the people they are trying to serve, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Wednesday during the noon briefing for reporters in…
$414 million appeal for Palestine refugees in Syria, Lebanon and Jordan
UNRWA on Wednesday launched a $414.4 million appeal for Palestine refugees in Syria and those who have fled the country for neighbouring Lebanon and Jordan due to the conflict. Continue the support The funding will be used to keep cash…
Millions of dollars needed to make Gaza safe from unexploded bombs
Charles Birch, known as Mungo, was working with his team in Gaza long before the 7 October conflict, clearing unexploded munitions from the occupied territory. He told Conor Lennon from UN News that all of their earlier work has been…
Gaza: Israeli strike on NGO aid team condemned as humanitarians renew access call
“This is not an isolated incident,” said Jamie McGoldrick, UN Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). “As of 20 March, at least 196 humanitarians had been killed in the OPT since October 2023. This is nearly three times…