Dreams of returning home dashed by reality in Gaza City 2025-01-30 12:00 GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip – For years, Umm Muhammad has clung to the hope of returning to her home in the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City. She was forced to flee with her family during the 2014 war between Israel and Hamas, and … Read more
World News in Brief: Deadly Virus Outbreak in Uganda, $500 Million Human Rights Appeal, Thailand’s Lèse-Majesté Laws in Spotlight 2025-01-30 12:00 Deadly Virus Outbreak in Uganda A deadly virus outbreak in Uganda has claimed the lives of over 100 people and infected hundreds more, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The virus, identified as … Read more
Syria: Hostilities and aid challenges persist across devastated country Hostilities and aid challenges persist across devastated country 30 January 2025, Damascus – The conflict in Syria continues to take a devastating toll on the country and its people. Hostilities persist across the country, and aid organizations are facing significant challenges in delivering assistance to those … Read more
Hospitals Overwhelmed in DR Congo, Food Running Out: Goma Faces ‘Devastation’ January 30, 2025 Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo – Hospitals in the eastern city of Goma are overwhelmed and facing a critical shortage of supplies as the city grapples with the aftermath of a devastating volcanic eruption that has displaced hundreds of thousands of … Read more
UNRWA ‘continues to deliver’ as Israeli ban comes into effect 30 January 2025 The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has said it will continue to provide essential services to Palestinian refugees in the occupied Palestinian territory, despite a ban on its operations by the Israeli government. … Read more
Myanmar: UN chief urges return to civilian rule as crisis worsens 2025-01-30 12:00 UNITED NATIONS — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Thursday for a return to civilian rule in Myanmar, as the country’s political and humanitarian crisis continues to worsen. In a statement, Guterres said he was “deeply concerned” about the situation in Myanmar, … Read more
Syria: Hostilities and aid challenges persist across devastated country January 30, 2025 Ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis Despite the ceasefire that was negotiated in 2020, hostilities continue to plague Syria, particularly in the northwest of the country. Clashes between government forces and rebel groups have escalated in recent months, resulting in civilian casualties and displacement. … Read more
Hospitals Overwhelmed in DR Congo, Food Running Out: Goma Faces ‘Devastation’ January 30, 2025 Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo – Hospitals in the eastern Congolese city of Goma are overwhelmed with patients and running out of essential supplies, as the humanitarian crisis triggered by the recent volcanic eruption worsens. The eruption of Mount Nyiragongo on … Read more
Dreams of returning home dashed by reality in Gaza City Gaza City, Occupied Palestinian Territories – January 30, 2025 For years, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have dreamed of returning to their homes in what is now Israel. But for many, those dreams have been dashed by the harsh reality of life under Israeli occupation. … Read more
Syria: Hostilities and aid challenges persist across devastated country January 30, 2025 Damascus, Syria – Despite a tenuous ceasefire brokered in 2021, hostilities continue to plague Syria, leaving the country devastated and aid access severely restricted. Ongoing Violence Sporadic clashes between government forces and rebel groups have persisted in several parts of the country, particularly … Read more