“There’s 11,600 pregnant women who are affected, 4,000 are anticipated to give birth over the next three months,” said Anandita Philipose, Lebanon Representative for the UN […]
Tag: War
UN chief launches major humanitarian appeal from war-torn Lebanon
“I am here on a visit of solidarity with the people of Lebanon,” he said. “Solidarity in words must be matched by solidarity in action. […]
MIDDLE EAST LIVE 13 March: Displacement and civilian casualties mount across region
War continues across the Middle East, with impacts growing far beyond the region. Oil prices are hovering around $100 a barrel as attacks on shipping […]
Russia deportation of Ukraine children is crime against humanity: independent probe
Members of the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, an independent probe into Russia’s full-scale invasion which presented its latest report to the Human Rights Council […]
‘Perfect storm’: Lebanon crisis deepens as civilians bear the brunt
The current escalation began on 2 March, when outgoing fire by Hezbollah drew a strong retaliation from Israel. Since then, the intensity of exchanges has […]
UN relief chief condemns ‘$1 billion-a-day’ cost of war in Middle East
“We’re seeing the consequences spread faster than we can respond”, warned the UN emergency relief chief, Tom Fletcher, as violence reverberates across borders causing mass displacement […]
MIDDLE EAST LIVE 11 March: More strikes as calls grow for peace
As the war in the Middle East enters its twelfth day, the UN has continued to call for all parties to ensure that civilians are […]
PM of Australia sends E-7A Wedgetail and air-to-air missiles to UAE
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‘Toxic rain’ warning from oil depot strikes amid ongoing Middle East war
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 […]
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 […]
