Sudan: UN rights chief ‘alarmed’ by summary executions, attacks on civilians GENEVA (31 January 2023) – The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Tuesday expressed alarm at reports of summary executions and attacks on civilians in Sudan’s Darfur region. “I am deeply concerned by the deteriorating security situation in Darfur and the … Read more
Diplomacy key to ending crisis in eastern DR Congo: UN peacekeeping chief Published on 2025-01-31 12:00 Goma, DR Congo – The head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called for increased diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing crisis in the country’s eastern region. Speaking at a press … Read more
Gazans depend on us for ‘sheer survival’ insists UNRWA 31 January 2025 The UN agency for Palestinian refugees said on Tuesday that Gazans rely on them for their basic survival as the organization appealed for more than $1.6 billion to continue its work this year. The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in … Read more
Gazans depend on us for ‘sheer survival’ insists UNRWA 2025-01-31 12:00 The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has said that Palestinians in Gaza depend on the organization for their “sheer survival.” UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini made the remarks during a visit to the besieged enclave, where … Read more
UN agencies warn of worsening humanitarian and human rights crisis in eastern DR Congo 31 January 2025 Geneva/Kinshasa – UN agencies are warning of a worsening humanitarian and human rights crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where ongoing conflict and displacement have left millions of people in need of assistance. The UN Office … Read more
Gazans Depend on UNRWA for ‘Sheer Survival’, Warns Agency January 31, 2025 – The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has issued a warning that the lives of Gazans are dependent on its aid for “sheer survival.” In a new article published today, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini … Read more
Sudan: UN rights chief ‘alarmed’ by summary executions, attacks on civilians 31 January 2025 GENEVA (UN News) – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Tuesday expressed alarm at reports of summary executions and other serious human rights violations in Sudan, following the reported killing of nine people and the wounding of dozens … Read more
Sudan: UN rights chief ‘alarmed’ by summary executions, attacks on civilians GENEVA (31 January 2025) – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Tuesday expressed alarm at reports of summary executions and attacks on civilians in Sudan, following the military takeover on 25 October 2025. “I am deeply disturbed by the increasing number … Read more
Diplomacy Key to Ending Crisis in Eastern DR Congo: UN Peacekeeping Chief January 31, 2025 By United Nations News The head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), Bintou Keita, has called for increased diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing crisis in the eastern part of the … Read more
UN agencies warn of worsening humanitarian and human rights crisis in eastern DR Congo January 31, 2025 By UN News New York – The United Nations has warned that the humanitarian and human rights crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is worsening, with millions of people facing displacement, food insecurity, and violence. … Read more