Sudan: Lives of traumatized, displaced women in West Darfur under threat
Since 28 December, intercommunal disputes in camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) have left more than 40,000 civilians displaced, of...
Philippines volcano: UN stands ready with support, as thousands told to flee
The UN is concerned over warnings issued by Philippines’ authorities that volcanic eruptions on the country’s most populous island could last “days, months or even years”. In...
Aid to vulnerable Iraqis may ‘come to a complete halt within weeks’
Aid is in danger of rotting in warehouses, putting lives in jeopardy Marta Ruedas, Humanitarian Coordinator for the UN in...
Iraq must seize ‘brief window of opportunity’ to turn tide of instability
Highlighting recent achievements and challenges ahead following a year of tensions and political discord, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert said the hope is...
Resolution of ‘racism’ complaint brought by Qatar against UAE and Saudi Arabia
The ad hoc Conciliation Commission was established by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) in the...
Yemen resilient and ‘unscathed’ in face of latest Gulf crisis
Martin Griffiths was speaking in the Security Council, where he updated ambassadors on developments towards ending nearly five years of war...
Climate crisis ‘affecting quality of life and fuelling discontent’
Switch to renewables and low-carbon energy urgently needed UNDP Eritrea/Elizabeth Mwaniki | A solar mini-grid system in Eritrea powers...
Syrian conflict has ‘erased’ children’s dreams: new UN report
The findings come in the latest report by the UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria, released on Thursday. “I am appalled by the flagrant...
Libya: ‘Dire and untenable’ situation for tens of thousands of children in unrelenting conflict
“Children in Libya, including refugee and migrant children, continue to suffer grievously amidst the violence and chaos unleashed by the...
Spain: Rights experts call for probe into claim Catalan leaders were spied on
“Spanish authorities must conduct a full, fair, and effective investigation into these allegations, publish the findings and stop any unlawful interference...