DR Congo: Battle for Goma continues as ‘volatile’ crisis unfolds The battle for control of the eastern Congolese city of Goma continues, as the M23 rebel group and government forces clash in fierce fighting. The crisis has sparked international concern, with the United Nations warning of a “volatile” situation and calling for an immediate ceasefire. … Read more
Syria: Rights probe reveals systematic torture and detention of Assad regime 2025-01-27 12:00 A United Nations investigation has found that the Assad regime in Syria has been carrying out systematic torture and arbitrary detention for years, resulting in “unspeakable suffering” for thousands of victims. The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic, … Read more
Darfur: ICC Prosecutor urges immediate action to address atrocities 27 January 2025 12:00 The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim A.A. Khan QC, today urged the international community to take immediate action to address the ongoing atrocities in Darfur, Sudan. In a statement released today, Khan said that he was “deeply concerned” about … Read more
DR Congo: Battle for Goma continues as ‘volatile’ crisis unfolds January 27, 2025 Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo – The battle for control of the strategic city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues, as rebels and government forces clash in a volatile and rapidly evolving crisis. The M23 rebel group launched … Read more
Guterres calls on US to exempt development and humanitarian funds from aid ‘pause’ 2025-01-27 12:00 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the United States to exempt development and humanitarian funds from its recent aid ‘pause’ to Ethiopia. In a letter to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Guterres expressed concern that the aid … Read more
‘Hold fast to our common humanity’: UN marks 80 years since death camps were liberated 27 January 2023 Eighty years ago, the world was confronted with images of unimaginable horror as the gates of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp in Nazi-occupied Poland were opened, revealing the extent of the Holocaust. Today, the United Nations marks the … Read more
Guterres calls on US to exempt development and humanitarian funds from aid ‘pause’ 27 January 2025 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the United States to exempt development and humanitarian funds from its aid “pause” to Afghanistan. In a letter to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Guterres said that the aid freeze … Read more
Darfur: ICC Prosecutor Urges Immediate Action to Address Atrocities January 27, 2025 The International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor, Karim Khan QC, has issued an urgent appeal for immediate action to address the ongoing atrocities in Darfur, Sudan. Khan’s appeal comes amidst growing concerns about the escalating violence and human rights violations in the region. According … Read more
DR Congo: Battle for Goma continues as ‘volatile’ crisis unfolds January 27, 2025 Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo – Intense fighting is ongoing on the outskirts of Goma, the provincial capital of North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as government forces engage in heavy clashes with rebel groups seeking to seize control … Read more
Saints and Liars: The Story of American Aid Workers Who Helped Jewish Refugees Escape the Holocaust Introduction During the darkest days of the Holocaust, a small group of American aid workers risked their lives to help Jewish refugees escape Nazi persecution. These individuals, known as the American Rescue Workers, worked tirelessly behind the scenes to … Read more