Some 25 buildings face imminent demolition starting on 18 December, impacting hundreds of forcibly displaced Palestinians, the Director of UNRWA Affairs for the occupied West Bank, Roland […]
Category: Middle East
Aid deprioritised as commercial goods flow into Gaza, UN warns
Despite sustained efforts by the UN and its partners, needs are rising faster than aid can be delivered, according to Olga Cherevko, an OCHA spokesperson […]
In Baghdad, Guterres hails ‘new chapter’ in Iraq as UN mission draws to a close
UNAMI was established in 2003 following the fall of Saddam Hussein and has supported Iraq through political transition, post-conflict recovery, and the horrors of ISIL, […]
UN mission’s exit marks milestone in Iraq’s post-conflict transition
In an interview with UN News, Mr. Mohamed Al Hassan, Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and UNAMI chief, said the Mission’s end reflects how […]
Deep concerns for Palestinians amid intense Israeli raids in occupied West Bank
Around 100 hectares of Palestinian land have been reportedly confiscated to make way for the new route. This would mark another step towards the progressive […]
‘We won’t stop’: Afghan women keep businesses alive despite sweeping rights abuses
For many, running a small business has become the only viable path to earning an income – and a way to support other women who […]
Gaza’s babies ‘scarred by war before first breath’ by malnutrition
Speaking from the shattered enclave, UNICEF Communication Manager Tess Ingram said that at least 165 children are reported to have died “painful, preventable deaths” related […]
Israeli police forcibly enter UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem
Israeli police accompanied by municipal officials forcibly entered the facility, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini wrote on the social media platform X. Police motorcycles, trucks and forklifts were brought in and all communications were […]
Syria at a crossroads: UN warns fragile transition needs global support
The UN on Monday hailed the determination of Syrians working to rebuild their country but cautioned that sustained international engagement is essential to keep the […]
One year after Assad’s fall, Syria’s future must be ‘free, sovereign and united’
In a statement on Sunday, António Guterres paid tribute to the “resilience and courage of the Syrian people, who never stopped nurturing hope despite enduring […]
