Syria: Special Envoy applauds ‘shared conviction’ among Syrians on political transition 2025-02-03 12:00 Geneva – The UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, has welcomed the “shared conviction” among Syrians on the need for a political transition in the country. In a statement released on Thursday, Pedersen said that he had met with a wide … Read more
Eastern DR Congo Crisis Raises Concerns Over Monkeypox Transmission Kinshasa, February 3, 2025 – The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning about the potential for increased transmission of monkeypox in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The conflict in the region, which has displaced thousands of people, has created conditions that are favorable … Read more
Grieving and Crying: People on Either Side of Gaza Conflict Come Together February 3, 2025 Gaza City, Gaza Strip – People on either side of the long-standing Gaza conflict came together today to mourn the loss of loved ones and call for peace. The gathering, held in the heart of Gaza City, was organized by … Read more
Relief chief in Israel and Palestine: ‘We must be practical, innovative and persistent’ Date: 2025-02-03 12:00 Source: UNRWA By: Thomas White, Director of UNRWA Operations in the West Bank The conflict in Israel and Palestine has been ongoing for decades, and the humanitarian needs of the people affected are immense. UNRWA, the United Nations Relief … Read more
Sudan: UN chief condemns reported executions as starvation risks rise February 3, 2025 Khartoum, Sudan – UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the reported executions of nine people in Sudan, calling for an immediate end to violence and the protection of civilians. The executions, which took place on January 30, were carried out by … Read more
Relief chief in Israel and Palestine: ‘We must be practical, innovative and persistent’ UNRWA commissioner-general calls for pragmatism, ideas and persistence in addressing humanitarian challenges facing Palestine refugees. JERUSALEM, 3 February 2025– UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini today called for pragmatism, innovation and persistence in addressing the humanitarian challenges facing Palestine refugees. Speaking during a visit … Read more
Haiti: ‘I was deported to a country I never lived in’ February 3, 2025 By: [Author’s Name] Port-au-Prince, Haiti – In the chaotic aftermath of Haiti’s devastating earthquake, thousands of Haitians have been deported from the United States, many of them to countries they have never even visited. One such deportee is Jean-Robert Jean, who … Read more
World News in Brief: WHO chief asks US to reconsider withdrawal, gender parity remains distant goal, call for rethink on Nordic alcohol law change WHO chief asks US to reconsider withdrawal The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has asked the United States to reconsider its decision to withdraw from the agency. In a … Read more
Eastern DR Congo Crisis Escalates Risk of Mpox Transmission, Warns WHO Chief February 3, 2025 Geneva – The ongoing crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has heightened concerns over the transmission of mpox, a viral infection related to smallpox. Spike in Cases According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there has been a … Read more
Haiti: ‘I was deported to a country I never lived in’ February 3, 2025 By: [Author’s Name] Port-au-Prince, Haiti – A Haitian man who was deported from the United States to Haiti in 2021 is now living in a country he has never lived in before. The man, who asked to be identified only as … Read more