Security Council hears of persistent and evolving Da’esh threat 10 February 2025 New York – The Security Council today heard a briefing from the head of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), Vladimir Voronkov, on the persistent and evolving threat posed by Da’esh. Voronkov said that Da’esh remains a potent force, with an estimated … Read more
Gaza Crisis: Amid Winter Storms, Humanitarians Appeal for Full Aid Access February 10, 2025 As winter storms batter the Gaza Strip, humanitarian organizations are sounding the alarm over the dire conditions facing the population and calling for the immediate opening of all crossings for unimpeded aid access. Intensified Suffering Amidst Extreme Weather The harsh weather … Read more
Two Mass Graves of Migrants Uncovered in Libya Published: February 10, 2025, 12:00 PM Tripoli, Libya – Two mass graves containing the remains of dozens of migrants have been uncovered in Libya, authorities confirmed on Friday. Discovery and Investigation The graves were discovered by construction workers digging a foundation for a new building in the … Read more
UN rights office urges humane treatment of Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees 10 February 2025 Geneva – The UN human rights office on Friday called for the humane treatment of two Israeli hostages held by Hamas and dozens of Palestinian detainees in Israeli jails. The office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said … Read more
Israeli Military Operation Displaces 40,000 in the West Bank February 10, 2025 Jerusalem – A large-scale Israeli military operation in the occupied West Bank has displaced an estimated 40,000 Palestinians, according to the United Nations. The operation, which began on February 6, targeted Palestinian refugee camps and villages in the northern West Bank. Israeli forces … Read more
‘We all have someone missing’: Families of the thousands of Syrians ‘disappeared’ by Assad regime share stories of loss February 10, 2025 Beirut, Lebanon – In the grim annals of the Syrian civil war, the fate of tens of thousands of Syrians who have been forcibly disappeared by the Assad regime remains one of the … Read more
Gaza crisis: Amid winter storms, humanitarians appeal for full aid access February 10, 2025 Gaza Strip, Palestine – As winter storms continue to batter the Gaza Strip, humanitarian organizations are sounding the alarm over the worsening humanitarian crisis and appealing for full access to provide life-saving assistance. Heavy rainfall and strong winds have caused widespread … 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 International aid organizations have suspended operations in the Al-Jawf governorate in Yemen due to security concerns. The suspension comes after a series of attacks on aid … Read more
Gaza crisis: Amid winter storms, humanitarians appeal for full aid access 2025-02-10 12:00 Gaza City, Occupied Palestinian Territory – As winter storms batter the Gaza Strip, humanitarian organizations are appealing for full and unimpeded access to provide life-saving assistance to the besieged enclave. Heavy rains and strong winds have flooded streets, damaged homes, and cut … Read more
Israeli military operation displaces 40,000 in the West Bank February 10, 2025 12:00 AM East Jerusalem: A large-scale Israeli military operation in the occupied West Bank has displaced an estimated 40,000 Palestinians, according to the United Nations. The operation, which began on Monday, was launched in response to a series of deadly attacks on Israelis … Read more