What the UN is doing in DR Congo February 4, 2025 The United Nations is providing humanitarian assistance to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where millions of people are in need of food, water, shelter, and medical care. The UN is providing food aid to over 5 million people in the DRC, and is … Read more
World News in Brief: ‘Ruthless assault on human life’ in Sudan, Gaza ceasefire must hold says relief chief, World Cancer Day February 4, 2025, 12:00 PM Ruthless assault on human life’ in Sudan The United Nations has strongly condemned an attack on civilians in Sudan’s West Darfur region, calling it a “ruthless assault on human … Read more
DR Congo: UN call to reopen Goma airport ‘lifeline’, as crisis deepens UN News 4 February 2025 Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo – The United Nations is calling for the immediate reopening of Goma airport, a lifeline for humanitarian aid to war-torn eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as the humanitarian crisis deepens. … Read more
US Funding Pause Leaves Millions ‘in Jeopardy’, Insist UN Humanitarians February 4, 2025 By Associated Press UNITED NATIONS, United States—The US government’s unexpected suspension of funding to the United Nations humanitarian agencies has put millions of lives at risk, according to a somber statement released by the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres. Guterres appealed to the … Read more
UNRWA Delivers Bulk of Aid in Gaza, as Destruction Mounts in West Bank February 4, 2025 The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is distributing much-needed aid in the Gaza Strip, where military clashes have caused widespread destruction and left thousands of people homeless. According to UNRWA … Read more
Deadly attacks in eastern Aleppo highlight Syria’s vulnerability February 4, 2025 BEIRUT – The United Nations is calling for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Aleppo, Syria, after a series of deadly attacks left dozens of civilians dead and wounded. The attacks, which began on Monday, have targeted residential areas and a hospital, according to the … Read more
Human Rights Situation in Haiti Remains ‘Very Alarming’, UN Report Finds February 4, 2025 New York, USA – The United Nations has released a report on the human rights situation in Haiti, finding that it remains “very alarming.” The report, which covers the period from July 2022 to June 2023, documents numerous abuses, including arbitrary … Read more
Human rights situation in Haiti remains ‘very alarming’, UN report finds 2025-02-04 12:00 GENEVA (4 February 2025) – The human rights situation in Haiti remains “very alarming” and urgent action is needed to address the ongoing crisis, UN human rights experts* have said. In a report published by the UN Office of the High Commissioner … Read more
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DR Congo: UN call to reopen Goma airport ‘lifeline’, as crisis deepens February 4, 2025 Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo – The United Nations humanitarian chief has called for the immediate reopening of Goma airport, a lifeline for aid operations in the conflict-hit eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The call came as the humanitarian … Read more