The war, which erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has devastated civilian infrastructure, collapsed […]
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Sexual violence against children ‘entrenched, systemic and widespread’ across DR Congo, UNICEF warns
The surge is unfolding against the backdrop of escalating conflict in eastern DRC, where renewed fighting has triggered mass displacement, eroded protection systems and deepened […]
UN chief urges world leaders to ‘get priorities straight’ as New Year message calls for peace over war
“The world stands at a crossroads,” he said, warning that conflict, climate breakdown and systemic violations of international law are eroding trust in leadership worldwide. […]
Sri Lanka cyclone: More than a million still need aid weeks after Ditwah floods
The cyclone made landfall on the island’s eastern coast on 28 November, triggering widespread flooding and deadly landslides across all 25 districts. While some displaced […]
UN renews ceasefire push in Sudan
The appeal follows a peace initiative presented by Sudan’s Transitional Prime Minister during a Security Council meeting earlier this week. UN Secretary-General António Guterres “takes […]
Get In, We’re Going Moonbound: Meet NASA’s Artemis Closeout Crew
For most, getting into a car is a task that can be done without assistance. Yet for those whose destination is the Moon, the process […]
Myanmar elections marked by fear as UN warns civilians are coerced from all sides
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned that the military-controlled ballot is unfolding amid intensified violence, intimidation and arbitrary arrests, leaving no space […]
Weekend attacks in Ukraine bring more casualties, damage infrastructure
Between Friday and early morning Monday, Ukrainian authorities said that over a dozen civilians were killed and more than 70 others injured, including two children. Basic service disruptions were […]
Somalia: Funding cuts impact assistance to millions affected by drought
More than 4.6 million people across the country, roughly a quarter of the population, are impacted, according to local authorities. “Partners indicate that at least 120,000 people were displaced between […]
UN warns Sudan war entering deadlier phase as fighting spreads in Kordofan
Briefing the Security Council on Monday, senior UN political and humanitarian officials described a sharply deteriorating security and humanitarian situation marked by indiscriminate attacks, expanding […]
