ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Israel, Hamas Leadership: What Happens Next? On 2024-11-23, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for the leadership of Israel and Hamas for alleged war crimes committed during the 2021 conflict in the Gaza Strip. The warrants are a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the conflict and … Read more
The Trial That Brought Down a Warlord By: Law and Crime Prevention November 23, 2024 In a landmark verdict that has sent shockwaves throughout the international community, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has found former warlord Joseph Kony guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Kony, the leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), … Read more
Gaza update: Fleeing families just have ‘the clothes on their back’ 2024-11-23 12:00 In the wake of the latest escalation of violence in Gaza, thousands of families have been forced to flee their homes, leaving behind everything they own. “They just have the clothes on their back,” said Adnan Abu Hasna, a spokesperson for the … Read more
COP29 Climate Talks Conclude with $300 Billion Annual Pledge, Developing Nations Call Deal ‘an Insult’ November 23, 2024 The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) concluded in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Friday with a $300 billion annual pledge to developing countries to help them adapt … Read more
Preparing for Climate Chaos in Timor-Leste, One of the World’s Most Vulnerable Nations November 23, 2024 Timor-Leste, a small island nation in Southeast Asia, is on the frontlines of the climate crisis. With rising sea levels, increasingly severe storms, and unpredictable weather patterns, the country is facing an unprecedented level of threat. Extreme Vulnerability Timor-Leste … Read more
Preparing for Climate Chaos in Timor-Leste, One of the World’s Most Vulnerable Nations 2024-11-23 12:00 | Asia Pacific Introduction Timor-Leste, a small island nation in Southeast Asia, faces an existential threat from climate change. Ranked as one of the world’s most vulnerable nations, Timor-Leste is already grappling with the devastating impacts of climate chaos. Rising … Read more
Children and amputees bear brunt of Myanmar’s deadly landmine epidemic November 22, 2024 By The Associated Press YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — The use of landmines in Myanmar has reached epidemic proportions, with children and amputees bearing the brunt of the deadly toll. According to a new report by the United Nations, there were over 1,000 … Read more
WFP requires $16.9 billion in 2025 as hunger reaches alarming highs 22 November 2024 – The World Food Programme (WFP) has called for $16.9 billion in funding in 2025 to address the alarming rise in global hunger. This represents a significant increase from the $14.7 billion requested for 2024. The WFP’s Global Hunger Index 2024 … Read more
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2024 Deadliest Year Ever for Aid Workers, UN Humanitarian Office Reports November 22, 2024 Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has released a report detailing a sharp increase in attacks on humanitarian workers worldwide, with 2024 marking the deadliest year on record. Key Findings: A total of … Read more