Some families have survived in those harsh conditions for months. Among them, 17-year-old Doha and her brothers and sisters reached Tawila after a three-day long […]
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As conditions worsen in Ukraine, refugees struggle to return
“More people are killed and injured each year. Millions have only a few hours of electricity per day. Hundreds of thousands are suffering without heating […]
‘Like a scene out of a horror movie’: UN report warns of war crimes in Sudan’s El Fasher
“Persistent impunity fuels continued cycles of violence,” said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, calling for credible investigations and accountability for perpetrators. Sudan’s […]
Syria transition gains ground with Kurdish deal, but violence and humanitarian strain persist
Briefing ambassadors for the first time as Deputy Special Envoy, Claudio Cordone pointed to the 30 January ceasefire and integration agreement between the Syrian Government […]
From war zones to outer space, radio remains essential
Every 13 February marks World Radio Day, a celebration timed to the moment UN Radio first crackled to life 80 years ago. UN News teams […]
Protecting children in war is key to lasting peace, top UN envoy warns
In an exclusive interview with UN News, Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Vanessa Frazier, reflected on the alarming rise in grave violations against […]
UN envoy urges renewed political push as Yemen tensions rise
Hans Grundberg also warned that rising regional tensions risk dragging Yemen back into broader confrontation. “I ask this Council to remain united in supporting a […]
Civilians and aid operations under fire as Sudan airstrikes intensify
Two children were reportedly killed and 13 others injured in a drone strike on a mosque in Al-Rahad, North Kordofan, where all the victims were students at […]
Gaza radio station re-opens, bringing voices from the rubble
While 23 local radio stations were operating in Gaza before the conflict erupted, they were all destroyed and ceased broadcasting, he told UN News. “Today, […]
Ethiopia: Türk fears new crisis in Tigray amid renewed fighting
“The situation remains highly volatile and we fear it will further deteriorate, worsening the region’s already precarious human rights and humanitarian situation,” Mr. Türk said, […]
