Sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine paramount, Security Council hears 17 February 2025 New York – The sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine must be respected, members of the Security Council stressed during a meeting on Thursday to discuss the ongoing conflict in the country. The meeting was convened at the request of Ukraine, which … Read more
Asia-Pacific Falling Behind on Sustainable Development and Climate Targets February 17, 2025 Region Faces Significant Challenges in Meeting Global Goals The Asia-Pacific region is facing significant challenges in meeting its sustainable development and climate targets, according to a new report released by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). Key … Read more
UN Launches $6 Billion Sudan Appeal as Famine Takes Hold February 17, 2025 Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations has launched a $6 billion appeal for Sudan, warning that the country is facing a severe famine that could affect up to 25 million people. The appeal comes as the UN estimates that the number of … Read more
DR Congo Crisis: WFP Condemns Looting in Bukavu After M23 Rebels Take Key City February 17, 2025 Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has strongly condemned the looting and violence that followed the capture of Bukavu, a major city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), by the … Read more
UN Chief Welcomes Continued Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release 16 February 2025 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the continued ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of a hostage by Palestinian militants. The ceasefire, brokered by Egypt, went into effect on May 21, 2023, after months of escalating violence between Israel and … Read more
UN chief welcomes continued Gaza ceasefire and hostage release 2025-02-16 12:00 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the continued ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of a hostage held by Hamas. In a statement issued by his Spokesperson, the Secretary-General said he was “encouraged” by the continued calm in Gaza and urged … Read more
UN Chief Welcomes Continued Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release February 16, 2025 Jerusalem, Palestine – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the continued ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian armed groups in the Gaza Strip, as well as the release of a kidnapped Israeli soldier. The ceasefire, which took effect on May 15, 2024, has … Read more
Sudan: ‘The Most Devastating Humanitarian and Displacement Crises in the World’ February 14, 2025 Introduction Sudan, a country grappling with political turmoil, economic collapse, and escalating conflict, is facing one of the most severe humanitarian and displacement crises in the world, according to a new report released by the United Nations. Key Findings The report … Read more
Belarus: Violations remain ‘widespread and systematic’, says independent expert group Date: 2025-02-14 12:00 Source: Top Stories Article: An independent group of experts appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council has found that human rights violations in Belarus remain “widespread and systematic.” In a report released on February 14, 2025, the experts said that they … Read more
World Must Not Turn Its Back on Sudan’s Deepening Crisis: Guterres New York, February 14, 2025 – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday urged the international community not to turn its back on Sudan, as the country’s deepening crisis threatens to destabilize the entire region. In a briefing to the UN Security Council, Guterres … Read more