The United Nations envoy for the Middle East reaffirms the importance of a ceasefire in Gaza.
Tor Wennesland is currently in New York to have talks on finding a solution to the crisis and collaborating with the involved parties. He informed reporters that we are aware of the obstacles that need to be overcome politically in…
The conflict in Gaza has now been ongoing for five months, with rumors of a potential agreement for a ceasefire.
Martin Griffiths, the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, acknowledged the recent international efforts led by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States to promote peace in Gaza. He referred to this news as potentially positive and emphasized the…
The United Nations is requesting $4.1 billion in assistance for Sudan, which has been greatly impacted by war, as well as the countries that are hosting refugees.
Martin Griffiths, the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, stated in Geneva that 25 million people, which is half of Sudan’s population, require humanitarian aid. He stressed that a significant number of those requiring assistance were minors, and that 18 million individuals…
UNICEF denounces the bombing of educational facilities in Myanmar.
The victims were male children aged 12 to 14 years old. Debora Comini, Regional Director for East Asia and the Pacific at UNICEF, expressed strong disapproval of any attacks on schools and educational institutions. She emphasized the importance of these…
Due to a shortage of funds, UNRWA’s operations in Lebanon may come to a halt by March.
“The agency will no longer have funding as of the end of February, so that means our operations would come to a halt during March,” said Dorothee Klaus, UNRWA Director in Lebanon, describing the “severe impact” of fresh budget cuts….
The UN’s envoy for Iraq urges for caution as the Middle East reaches a crucial point.
“In light of the ongoing conflict in Gaza and other areas of armed conflict, the Middle East is currently facing a crucial turning point, with Iraq being no exception,” stated Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, the United Nations’ Special Representative, urging for caution…
After one year, the survivors of the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria continue to endure immense hardship and pain.
On February 6, 2023, a powerful earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale hit the border area of two countries. The disaster resulted in more than 50,000 fatalities in Turkey and an additional 5,900 deaths in Syria, leaving thousands more…
Concerns about potential war crimes arise as Israel plans to launch a ground invasion of the city of Rafah.
“As representatives of the UN and its Member States, we have the responsibility to observe and report,” stated Jens Laerke, OCHA spokesperson, during a press briefing in Geneva. “It is our duty to clarify that according to international humanitarian law,…
The United Nations food agency is increasing its shipments in response to the deteriorating food situation in Ethiopia.
Chris Nikoi, the interim Country Director in Ethiopia for WFP, along with our partners, is tirelessly working to reach millions of Ethiopians who are facing the threat of hunger in the first quarter of the year. This effort aims to…
The United Nations’ chief of political affairs cautions about the increasingly devastating consequences as the third year of the Ukraine war approaches.
In a briefing to the members of the Security Council, Rosemary DiCarlo, the chief of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, stated that the war continues to be illegal and unjustified, with no progress towards its resolution. She stated that as time…