At Davos, Guterres Slams Backsliding on Climate Commitments 2025-01-22 12:00 Davos, Switzerland – UN Secretary-General António Guterres has delivered a stark warning at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, condemning the backsliding on climate commitments by governments and businesses. In a speech to the global elite, Guterres said that the world is “far off … Read more
Support for Haiti Needed Now ‘More Than Ever’, Security Council Hears 22 January 2025 New York – The international community must urgently step up support for Haiti, which is facing a spiraling humanitarian crisis and escalating violence, the United Nations Security Council heard on Monday. “Haiti is in crisis,” said Helen La Lime, the UN … Read more
Myanmar Crisis: Civilians Killed in Airstrikes, Rohingya Risk Dangerous Journeys January 22, 2025 YANGON, Myanmar – In a tragic escalation of the ongoing conflict in Myanmar, at least 10 civilians were killed in airstrikes carried out by the military on Thursday, January 21st. The strikes targeted villages in the northern Rakhine state, an area that … Read more
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In Syria, top UN envoy highlights international backing for political transition 22 January 2025 DAMASCUS, Syria – The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, today stressed the importance of international support for a political transition in Syria, as he met with representatives of the Syrian government, opposition groups, and civil society organizations in … Read more
Release of ship’s crew, ‘a step in the right direction’: UN Yemen envoy 22 January 2025 New York – The United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, on Sunday welcomed the release of the crew of a United Arab Emirates-flagged ship that had been held by the Houthi rebels for more than three years, … Read more
Lebanon: Food insecurity deepens following conflict, new report reveals January 22, 2025 A new report by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that food insecurity in Lebanon has reached alarming levels following the recent conflict. The report, released on January 22, 2025, found that over 2 million people in Lebanon are now … Read more
Colombia: Catatumbo killings highlight fragility of peace process January 22, 2025 By: [Author’s Name] Catatumbo, Colombia – At least 10 people were killed in a series of attacks in the Catatumbo region of Colombia on Saturday, casting doubt on the stability of the country’s peace process. The victims, who included local farmers and community leaders, … Read more
In Syria, top UN envoy highlights international backing for political transition 2025-01-22 12:00 The UN Special Representative for Syria, Geir Pedersen, highlighted on Sunday the international community’s backing for a UN-facilitated political process to resolve the conflict in the country. Pedersen made the remarks at a meeting of the International Syria Support Group (ISSG) in … Read more
Release of Ship’s Crew, ‘a Step in the Right Direction’: UN Yemen Envoy 2025-01-22, 12:00 | Middle East The United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, welcomed the release of four crew members from the United Arab Emirates-flagged oil tanker, Rwabee, by the Houthi authorities. The Rwabee was seized by the Iran-backed Houthis off … Read more