Humanitarians Uphold Commitment to Support Civilians in Eastern DR Congo 2025-02-11 12:00 Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo – In the face of ongoing violence and displacement in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), humanitarians remain steadfast in their commitment to supporting civilians in need. “The protection and well-being of civilians must remain our top priority,” … Read more
DR Congo Crisis: Thousands of Displaced in Goma Forced to Flee Again February 11, 2025 Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo Thousands of internally displaced people (IDPs) have been forced to flee their camps in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), after a fresh wave of violence erupted in the region. The violence, which began … Read more
WTO-OECD Report Examines Economic Implications of Data Flow Regulation February 10, 2025 Geneva, Switzerland – The World Trade Organization (WTO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) today released a joint report examining the economic implications of data flow regulation. The report finds that data flow regulations can have a significant impact on … Read more
World News in Brief: Aid activities suspended in Yemeni governorate, Gaza humanitarian update, UN welcomes summit on DR Congo crisis February 10, 2025 Aid activities suspended in Yemeni governorate The United Nations has announced the suspension of all aid activities in the Yemeni governorate of Marib due to escalating violence. The suspension follows the killing … Read more
UN rights office urges humane treatment of Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees 2025-02-10 12:00 GENEVA (Reuters) – The United Nations human rights office on Friday urged Israel and the Palestinian Authority to ensure the humane treatment of hostages and detainees amid reports of alleged ill-treatment and torture. Ravina Shamdasani, a spokeswoman for the U.N. human … Read more
Israeli Military Operation Displaces 40,000 in the West Bank Jerusalem, February 10, 2025 – A large-scale Israeli military operation in the occupied West Bank has left at least 40,000 Palestinians displaced from their homes, according to the United Nations. The Israeli military launched the operation in Nablus early yesterday morning, targeting suspected militant hideouts. Witnesses … Read more
Security Council hears of persistent and evolving Da’esh threat 2025-02-10 12:00 New York, 10 February 2025 – The Security Council today heard a briefing from the head of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Office (UNOCT) on the persistent and evolving threat posed by Da’esh. Vladimir Voronkov, Under-Secretary-General of UNOCT, told the Council that Da’esh remains a … Read more
I do not have access to real-time information and my knowledge cutoff is March 2023. Therefore, I cannot provide information on news items published after this date. ‘We all have someone missing’: Families of the thousands of Syrians ‘disappeared’ by Assad regime share stories of loss The AI has provided us with the news. I’ve … Read more
Gaza Crisis: Humanitarians Appeal for Full Aid Access Amid Winter Storms February 10, 2025 Gaza City, Gaza Strip – As the winter storms batter the Gaza Strip, humanitarian organizations are issuing urgent appeals for full aid access to the beleaguered coastal territory. The storms have brought heavy rain, flooding, and snowfall to Gaza, exacerbating the … Read more
Two Mass Graves of Migrants Uncovered in Libya February 10, 2025 Tripoli, Libya – The remains of hundreds of migrants have been discovered in two mass graves in Libya, according to the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). The graves were found in the southern Libyan city of Sabha and contain the bodies of … Read more