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‘Hundreds displaced overnight’ as airstrikes destroy humanitarian facilities in Lebanon 11 August 2021 Middle East Eye Israeli airstrikes have destroyed a humanitarian facility in southern Lebanon, displacing hundreds of people overnight, a local official said. The facility, run by the humanitarian organisation Triangle Génération Humanitaire (TGH), was hit by multiple airstrikes on Tuesday night, according … Read more

Guterres ‘unequivocally condemns’ continued civilian deaths in Gaza 28 April 2022 Source: UN News UN Secretary-General António Guterres has “unequivocally condemned” the continued killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, during an emergency meeting of the Security Council on Thursday. The UN chief said the latest escalation of violence, “which has taken the lives of innocent … Read more

Egypt malaria-free Egypt has been declared malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO), becoming the first country in the Eastern Mediterranean region to eliminate the disease. The announcement was made on June 29, 2023, after Egypt reported no indigenous cases of malaria for three consecutive years. The WHO commended Egypt’s efforts to eliminate malaria, which … Read more

Headline: Daily death and destruction continues in Ukraine, Security Council hears Source: UN News (news.un.org/en/story/2023/02/1133522) Date: February 23, 2023 Summary: The United Nations Security Council met on February 23, 2023, to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The meeting was held in light of the escalating death toll and destruction caused by the Russian invasion, … Read more

The latest UN biodiversity summit opens in Colombia; here’s what’s at stake Cancún, Mexico – The latest UN biodiversity summit has opened in Colombia, and the stakes are high. Here’s what’s at stake: The future of the planet: Biodiversity is essential for the health of the planet. It provides us with food, clean water, and … Read more

In Ethiopia, UN chief advocates for permanent Security Council seats for Africa ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday made a strong case for Africa to have permanent seats on the Security Council, saying that the continent deserves to have a greater say in the decisions that affect it. Speaking at … Read more

World News in Brief: Egypt malaria-free, tropical storm lashes Cuba, Mozambique killings, WHO support for South Sudan Egypt malaria-free Egypt has been declared malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO), becoming the first country in the Eastern Mediterranean region to achieve this status. The country has not reported any indigenous cases of malaria since 2005, … Read more

UN renews call to protect civilians, as deadly Israeli strike hits close to key Beirut hospital By: Al Jazeera Israeli air strikes on Tuesday hit near a key hospital in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, as the UN renewed its call for all sides to protect civilians during the ongoing conflict with Hizbollah. The strikes, which … Read more