UN Chief Welcomes Continued Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release February 16, 2025 Jerusalem, Palestine – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the continued ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian armed groups in the Gaza Strip, as well as the release of a kidnapped Israeli soldier. The ceasefire, which took effect on May 15, 2024, has … Read more
Sudan: ‘The Most Devastating Humanitarian and Displacement Crises in the World’ February 14, 2025 Introduction Sudan, a country grappling with political turmoil, economic collapse, and escalating conflict, is facing one of the most severe humanitarian and displacement crises in the world, according to a new report released by the United Nations. Key Findings The report … Read more
Belarus: Violations remain ‘widespread and systematic’, says independent expert group Date: 2025-02-14 12:00 Source: Top Stories Article: An independent group of experts appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council has found that human rights violations in Belarus remain “widespread and systematic.” In a report released on February 14, 2025, the experts said that they … Read more
World Must Not Turn Its Back on Sudan’s Deepening Crisis: Guterres New York, February 14, 2025 – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday urged the international community not to turn its back on Sudan, as the country’s deepening crisis threatens to destabilize the entire region. In a briefing to the UN Security Council, Guterres … Read more
Strike on Chernobyl: ‘No Room for Complacency’ Says Atomic Energy Watchdog February 14, 2025 Vienna, Austria. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has warned that the recent strike on the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine is a serious threat to nuclear safety and security. The strike, which occurred early this morning, caused significant damage … Read more
UN Rights Office Condemns Continuing Israeli Military Operation in West Bank February 14, 2025 Geneva – The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has strongly condemned the ongoing Israeli military operation in the occupied West Bank, expressing concern over the excessive use of force, arbitrary arrests, and the destruction of … Read more
DR Congo displacement, health crisis worsens amid dwindling aid access February 14, 2025 KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo – Displacement and health crises in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are worsening as aid organizations struggle to access affected areas due to insecurity and bureaucratic hurdles. According to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), … Read more
World must not turn its back on Sudan’s deepening crisis: Guterres 2025-02-14 12:00 UN News Secretary-General António Guterres has appealed to the international community not to turn its back on Sudan, as the country grapples with a deepening political and economic crisis. In a statement issued by his Spokesperson, Mr. Guterres expressed his deep concern … Read more
Chernobyl Strike: ‘No Room for Complacency,’ Warns Atomic Energy Watchdog 14 February 2025 Vienna, Austria The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has expressed deep concern following reports of strikes in the vicinity of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine. Director General Rafael Grossi emphasized the urgent need to maintain safety and security at the … Read more
DR Congo Displacement, Health Crisis Worsens amid Dwindling Aid Access Published: 2025-02-14 12:00 KINSHASA, Congo (IPS) – The humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is worsening as displacement and health conditions deteriorate, while aid agencies struggle to reach those in need due to dwindling access. Escalating Displacement Ongoing armed conflict and inter-communal … Read more