In the Ukraine conflict, landmine technology is setting a precedent for a new era of development. 3D printers are used to produce basic models of […]
Category: Europe
Ukraine: danger is only increasing, warns UN human rights office
“During the first two months of this year, 60 per cent of all civilian casualties were in frontline regions (and) almost half of those killed […]
SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: Ukraine in spotlight as Russian strikes surge
The Security Council is met for an open briefing on Ukraine, requested by European members following Kyiv’s 18 March letter citing a surge in Russian […]
Ukraine violence ‘worse than ever’, Security Council hears
Rosemary DiCarlo described the conflict as “nearly 1,500 days of death, destruction and despair” and reiterated the UN’s long-standing call for a ceasefire. Since the war began, 15,364 civilians have been killed, including 775 […]
Forests are more than a resource: How Belarus protects its vital ecosystem
Ahead of the International Day of Forests, observed on 21 March, deputy resident representative of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Belarus Armen Martirosyan told […]
Eight years of captivity: Finding freedom and healing in Ukraine
Four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, many people are trying to overcome deep-rooted trauma and rebuild what has been lost. For many the […]
‘The trauma will stay with me for life,’ says survivor of sexual violence in war-torn Ukraine
“As soon as I opened the door, he struck me in the face with the butt of his rifle,” said Maryna, whose name was changed […]
LIVE: UN marks fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the UN is marking the day with high-level debate and renewed calls to end the […]
Ukraine: ‘Use every diplomatic tool to end this war’, top UN official tells Security Council
Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, delivered remarks on behalf of the Secretary-General, saying “the war remains a stain on our collective conscience.” […]
Myriad fragments, one tragedy: How four years of war changed Ukraine
Russia full-scale invasion of Ukraine of 24 February 2022 was in violation of the UN Charter and international law. Since then, more than 15,000 civilians have been killed and overall […]
