UN Rights Chief in Historic Meeting in Syria’s with Caretaker Authority in Damascus January 15, 2025 Damascus, Syria – In a historic diplomatic move, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Volker Türk met with the caretaker authority in Damascus on Monday, January 15th. This marked the first visit by a UN rights chief … Read more
Guterres Highlights ‘Hope Through Action’ for 2025, Amid Continuing Turmoil January 15, 2025 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a speech at the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, highlighting the need for “hope through action” amidst the ongoing challenges and uncertainties facing the world. Global Turmoil Guterres acknowledged the significant challenges facing the … Read more
A decade of conflict: ‘Almost 40 million Yemenis have waited far too long’ Fifteen years of conflict in Yemen have had a devastating impact on the civilian population with almost 40 million people in need of food assistance, the UN has said. The conflict escalated in 2015 when Houthi rebels seized control of the capital, … Read more
A decade of conflict: ‘Almost 40 million Yemenis have waited far too long’ 15 January 2025 The conflict in Yemen has entered its tenth year, with nearly 40 million people in need of humanitarian assistance, the UN has said. The UN humanitarian chief, Martin Griffiths, said in a statement that “almost 40 million Yemenis have … Read more
Guterres Highlights ‘Hope Through Action’ for 2025, Amid Continuing Turmoil January 15, 2025 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for “hope through action” in 2025, despite the ongoing global challenges marked by conflicts, climate change, and economic disparities. In his annual message, Guterres acknowledged the complexities facing the world, including the devastating impact of … Read more
Guterres hails Gaza ceasefire deal as ‘critical first step’ 2025-01-15 12:00 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas as a “critical first step” towards restoring peace and security in the Gaza Strip. “The Secretary-General commends Egypt for its intensive diplomatic efforts that led to this agreement,” said a … Read more
A decade of conflict: ‘Almost 40 million Yemenis have waited far too long’ Date: 2025-01-15 12:00 Source: Middle East 10 years after the outbreak of war in Yemen, almost 40 million Yemenis are in need of humanitarian aid, with 17.4 million facing severe hunger and 4.3 million displaced from their homes. The conflict has caused … Read more
UN rights chief in historic meeting in Syria’s with caretaker authority in Damascus 15 January 2025 DAMASCUS, Syria — UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk met with the caretaker authority in Damascus on Sunday, in a historic first meeting between the two sides. The meeting, which lasted for over two hours, was held … Read more
A decade of conflict: ‘Almost 40 million Yemenis have waited far too long’ 15 January 2025 A decade of conflict in Yemen has left almost 40 million people in need of humanitarian assistance, the UN has warned. The conflict, which began in 2015, has caused a humanitarian crisis that is one of the worst in … Read more
UN rights chief in historic meeting in Syria with caretaker authority in Damascus January 15, 2025 Damascus, Syria – United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has met with the caretaker authority in Damascus in a historic meeting aimed at addressing the ongoing human rights crisis in Syria. In a statement released after … Read more