Sudan Trapped in a ‘Nightmare of Violence’, UN Chief Tells Security Council October 28, 2024 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned the Security Council that Sudan is facing a “nightmare of violence” as the country grapples with a worsening security crisis. In a briefing to the Council on October 28, Guterres said that Sudan … Read more
Gaza: No let-up in Israeli military offensive, situation ‘only getting worse’ October 28, 2024 Gaza City, Occupied Palestinian Territories – The Israeli military offensive in the Gaza Strip continues unabated, with no let-up in airstrikes and ground incursions. The situation in the besieged enclave is deteriorating rapidly, with hospitals overwhelmed and civilians trapped in their … Read more
Lazzarini: Israeli Knesset vote on UNRWA will deepen Palestinian suffering 2024-10-28 12:00 The Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Filippo Grandi, has said that a vote by the Israeli Knesset to cut funding to the agency will deepen the suffering of Palestinian refugees. The … Read more
Middle East Crisis: Live Updates from the Security Council and UN across the Region October 28, 2024, 12:00 PM EST The United Nations is closely monitoring a developing crisis in the Middle East, where tensions have escalated in recent weeks. The UN Security Council has convened an emergency meeting to discuss the situation, while UN … Read more
France: Hijab Ban During Sports, ‘Discriminatory and Must Be Reversed’ Say Experts Date: 2024-10-28 12:00 Introduction: The French government’s ban on wearing the hijab in sports has sparked widespread criticism from human rights experts, who have condemned it as “discriminatory” and “a violation of religious freedom.” Background: In September 2023, the French government announced that … Read more
UN Official Urges More Ambitious, Credible Climate Action Plans October 28, 2024 Paris, France – At the opening of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), Patricia Espinosa, Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), called on governments to submit more ambitious and credible climate action plans. “The clock is ticking,” … Read more
Greenhouse Gases Surged to New Highs in 2023, Warns UN Weather Agency October 28, 2024 The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a stark warning in its annual greenhouse gas bulletin, released today. The report reveals that concentrations of the three main greenhouse gases – carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O) – … Read more
Sudan Trapped in a ‘Nightmare of Violence’, UN Chief Tells Security Council October 28, 2024 New York, UN: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has painted a grim picture of Sudan’s current situation, describing it as a “nightmare of violence” at a Security Council meeting on Friday. “Sudan is facing a grave and complex crisis that has … Read more
UN Chief ‘Shocked’ at Harrowing Death and Destruction in North Gaza October 27, 2024 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed shock and outrage over the harrowing death and destruction witnessed in northern Gaza following a recent escalation in violence. During a visit to the devastated area, Guterres said, “I am deeply shocked by the … Read more
UN Chief ‘Shocked’ at Harrowing Death and Destruction in North Gaza October 27, 2024 New York, NY – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed shock and condemnation over the devastating death and destruction witnessed in the northern Gaza Strip following the latest round of violence between Israel and Palestinian militants. During a visit to … Read more