Tom Fletcher, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, said he was “deeply alarmed” by reports of civilian casualties and forced displacement as fierce fighting engulfs the city. […]
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Giving birth in the shadow of Sudan’s war
In the heart of Sudan’s White Nile State, to the south of the country’s capital, Khartoum, Kosti Maternity Hospital handles thousands of deliveries a year, […]
World News in Brief: 80th birthday greetings, South Sudan floods, South Lebanon update
In Nairobi, home to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), Executive Director Inger Andersen highlighted the city’s unique role as the only UN headquarters in the […]
Forty migrants, including children, perish in Tunisia shipwreck
The tragedy came amid concerns that worsening conditions for refugees and asylum-seekers in North Africa are pushing more families to embark on perilous journeys. The […]
Security Council LIVE: Gaza ceasefire, aid crisis dominates agenda as ambassadors meet on the Middle East
The UN Security Council is meeting in New York to debate the Middle East. The session comes amid faltering progress on the fragile Gaza ceasefire […]
Ceasefire offers ‘lifeline’ but Gaza hospitals remain in ruins
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus welcomed the halt in hostilities but said “the crisis is far from over and the needs are immense.” He highlighted the toll […]
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least six civilians, injure dozens
“At least six civilians were killed, including two children and over 30 people injured” due to missile and drone attacks, underscored the UN Human Rights […]
New forum builds on Sevilla pledges to tackle global debt crisis
The Sevilla Forum on Debt will promote fairer lending, faster restructuring and long-term reform of the post-war financial system. Hosted by Spain and supported by […]
Four winters on, UN in Ukraine continues to deliver aid under fire
From providing emergency care and evacuation support, to repairing bombed energy plants, UN humanitarian workers are delivering despite reduced resources, an expanding frontline and direct […]
‘Overwhelming’ demand for food aid in Gaza as fragile ceasefire holds
Abeer Etefa, Senior Regional Communications Officer for the World Food Programme (WFP) told reporters in Geneva on Tuesday that since the ceasefire took hold on […]
