Speaking to reporters in Geneva, UN Human Rights office spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani raised concerns about the health and environmental impacts of Israeli and U.S. strikes attacks on […]
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Humanitarian crisis ‘worsening’ in Afghanistan as war erupts in the Middle East
The conflict in the Middle East is adding further strain and instability to Afghanistan with commodity prices already rising in the “already fragile economy”, according […]
World News in Brief: Myanmar airstrikes worsen crisis, South Sudan fighting threatens Akobo, Afghan women shut out of justice
The warning came against the backdrop of reports of fresh airstrikes by the military on a trading junction in the central Magway region. According to […]
‘No one should be a hibakusha’: Young Japanese activist’s mission to share atomic bomb survivor stories
Suzuka Nakamura from the southern Japanese city of Nagasaki, which along with Hiroshima, was targeted by an atomic bomb at the end of the Second […]
New challenges bring increased risks in combating child sexual abuse, exploitation
“There is a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of these crimes,” Ms. Singhateh said. “We are also witnessing stronger international cooperation, more victim-centred approaches and […]
Nearly 700,000 displaced in Lebanon as Middle East crisis escalates
In Lebanon alone, nearly 700,000 people including around 200,000 children have been forced from their homes, “adding to the tens of thousands already uprooted from […]
Radio Begum: A rare public space for women in Afghanistan
“They don’t come on their own by bus or taxi because it’s very complicated for a woman to move around the city, especially for young […]
Donald Trump demands the unconditional surrender of Iran
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On day seven of Middle East war, no let-up in suffering
Seven days since Israeli and US bombing in Iran prompted ongoing counter-strikes across the Middle East, humanitarians confirmed massive upheaval in Lebanon, with hundreds of […]
MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Strikes continue across Middle East as humanitarian concerns grow
On day six of the war in the Middle East, there’s been no let-up in bombs, drones and rockets targeting Iran, Israel, Lebanon and many […]
