UN rights office condemns continuing Israeli military operation in West Bank 14 February 2025 GENEVA (14 February 2025) – The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) today condemned the continuing Israeli military operation in the occupied West Bank, which has resulted in the deaths of at least 10 Palestinians, including two children, and the injury of … Read more
Belarus: Violations remain ‘widespread and systematic’, says independent expert group Published: 2025-02-14 12:00 GENEVA (14 February 2025) – Grave human rights violations continue to be “widespread and systematic” in Belarus, according to a new report by an independent group of experts commissioned by the UN Human Rights Council. The report, which covers the period from … Read more
Strike on Chernobyl: ‘No room for complacency’ says atomic energy watchdog 14 February 2025 The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has warned that the recent strike on the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine is a reminder that the world must not become complacent about the safety of nuclear facilities. The strike, which occurred on … Read more
Sudan: ‘The Most Devastating Humanitarian and Displacement Crises in the World’ February 14, 2025 Sudan is facing one of the most devastating humanitarian and displacement crises in the world, according to the United Nations. The ongoing conflict in the country has forced millions of people to flee their homes, leaving them vulnerable to hunger, disease, … Read more
World Must Not Turn Its Back on Sudan’s Deepening Crisis: Guterres United Nations, February 14, 2025 – The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has called on the international community to not abandon Sudan as it grapples with a deepening crisis. Speaking at a press conference in New York, Guterres expressed his deep concern … Read more
DR Congo Displacement, Health Crisis Worsens Amid Dwindling Aid Access Published: February 14, 2025, 12:00 AM Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo – The displacement and health crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is deteriorating rapidly as access to humanitarian aid becomes increasingly limited, according to a new report by the United Nations Office … Read more
UNICEF Sounds Alarm Over Child Crisis in Eastern DR Congo 13 February 2025, 12:00 UNICEF has issued an urgent warning about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where ongoing conflict and displacement have left hundreds of thousands of children in crisis. The agency’s latest report, released today, paints a grim … Read more
Peace by Chocolate: One Syrian Refugee Family’s Journey to Sweet Success February 13, 2025 Amidst the turmoil and devastation of the ongoing Syrian conflict, one refugee family has found solace and success through an unlikely venture: chocolate-making. The Hadhad family, who fled their war-torn homeland in 2013, has established a thriving chocolate business called Peace … Read more
Syria: Thousands of displaced head home, but many refugees still wary DAMASCUS, Feb 13 (Reuters) – Thousands of Syrians displaced by war have started to return home as the conflict abates in some areas, but many refugees remain wary about going back, fearing a resurgence of violence or persecution. In recent months, government forces have … Read more
Political Solution to End War in Yemen is Achievable, UN Envoy Says News Desk | 2025-02-13 12:00 United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, has expressed optimism that a political solution to the ongoing conflict in Yemen is achievable. In a statement released on Monday, Grundberg said that the recent momentum in diplomatic efforts … Read more