Sudan: Civilian death toll triples in one week amid escalating hostilities KHARTOUM, Feb 7 (AFP) – The death toll among civilians in Sudan has tripled in the past week amid escalating hostilities between government forces and rebels in the country’s southern region, according to the United Nations. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian … Read more
Global forum suggests fresh ideas for 21st century UN peacekeeping 2025-02-07 12:00 A global forum has suggested fresh ideas for 21st century UN peacekeeping, including the use of technology, partnerships with regional organizations, and a focus on prevention. The forum, which was held in New York from January 31 to February 2, brought together representatives … Read more
First Person: Bodies of children in Haiti have turned into ‘battlegrounds’ February 7, 2025 PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The bodies of children in Haiti have turned into “battlegrounds” as gangs fight for control of territory, a local human rights group said Tuesday. The National Human Rights Defense Network (RNDDH) said in a report that it had … Read more
International Criminal Court Condemns U.S. Sanctions Move February 7, 2025 – The International Criminal Court (ICC) has condemned the United States’ decision to impose sanctions on its officials, calling the move an “unprecedented attack on the court’s independence.” The sanctions, announced by the U.S. Treasury Department on Friday, target ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda and other … Read more
Palestinians’ rights matter, says UNRWA chief GENEVA, Feb 7 (Reuters) – The head of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees said on Tuesday that the rights of Palestinians must be respected and defended, amid growing concern about a rise in violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of the UN Relief and Works … Read more
Bridging the Divide: General Assembly President on UN Reforms and Africa’s Digital Future February 7, 2025 New York, NY – Speaking at the opening of the United Nations General Assembly’s 76th session, President Abdulla Shahid outlined his priorities for UN reform and the importance of digital transformation in Africa. UN Reforms President Shahid called for … Read more
Sudan: Civilian death toll triples in one week amid escalating hostilities Date: 2025-02-07 Source: UN News KHARTOUM, Sudan (Feb. 7, 2025) – The UN Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) today expressed deep concern over the tripling of civilian deaths in Sudan in the past week amid escalating hostilities between government forces and armed groups. According to … Read more
Global forum suggests fresh ideas for 21st century UN peacekeeping Date: 2025-02-07 12:00 Source: UN News Summary: A global forum has called for fresh ideas on UN peacekeeping to ensure its continued effectiveness in addressing complex challenges in the 21st century. The forum, held in Vancouver, Canada, brought together experts from governments, academia, civil society … Read more
DR Congo: Rights chief warns crisis could worsen, without international action February 7, 2025 GENEVA (Reuters) – The United Nations human rights chief on Tuesday warned that the escalating crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo could worsen without urgent international action, as violence and insecurity continue to plague the country. “The situation in the … Read more
Palestinians’ rights matter, says UNRWA chief 2025-02-07 12:00 The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said on Monday that the rights of the Palestinian people must be respected and upheld. “The rights of the Palestinian people matter,” Lazzarini said in a statement. “They are … Read more