US funding pause leaves millions ‘in jeopardy’, insist UN humanitarians Date: 2025-02-04 12:00 Author: Jennifer Annan The United Nations humanitarian chief has warned that millions of people are at risk after the United States paused funding to the world body’s agencies in Afghanistan. Martin Griffiths said the suspension of funding had “immediate and devastating” consequences, … Read more
Headline: Human rights situation in Haiti remains ‘very alarming’, UN report finds Dateline: 2025-02-04 12:00 Article: GENEVA (2025) – The human rights situation in Haiti remains “very alarming”, according to a new report by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). The report, which covers the period from January to December 2024, documents … Read more
Human Rights Situation in Haiti Remains ‘Very Alarming’, UN Report Finds February 4, 2025 The human rights situation in Haiti remains “very alarming,” according to a new report released by the United Nations Human Rights Office. The report, which covers the period from January 2024 to December 2024, documents a series of grave human rights … Read more
World News in Brief: ‘Ruthless assault on human life’ in Sudan, Gaza ceasefire must hold says relief chief, World Cancer Day 2025-02-04 12:00 Ruthless assault on human life’ in Sudan The Sudanese military has been accused of carrying out a “ruthless assault on human life” in the country’s Darfur region, where at least 200 people … Read more
Why Have UN Peacekeepers Been in DR Congo for 65 Years? Introduction The United Nations (UN) has maintained a peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) for over 65 years, making it one of the organization’s longest and most expensive peacekeeping operations. The mission, known as MONUSCO (United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission … Read more
DR Congo: UN call to reopen Goma airport ‘lifeline’, as crisis deepens 2025-02-04 12:00 The United Nations has called for the urgent reopening of Goma airport, after days of fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) forced its closure. The airport is a vital lifeline for the city of Goma, which has been … Read more
Deadly attacks in eastern Aleppo highlight Syria’s vulnerability 04 February 2025, 12:00 At least 15 people were killed and dozens more injured in a series of deadly attacks in eastern Aleppo on Saturday, highlighting the continued vulnerability of Syria despite the end of the civil war. The attacks, which included car bombs and mortar fire, … Read more
UNRWA Delivers Bulk of Aid in Gaza, as Destruction Mounts in West Bank 2025-02-04 12:00 Gaza City, Palestine – The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has delivered the bulk of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, as destruction continues to mount in the occupied West Bank. … Read more
Deadly Attacks in Eastern Aleppo Highlight Syria’s Vulnerability February 4, 2025 Eastern Aleppo, Syria – A series of deadly attacks have rocked the rebel-held city of eastern Aleppo, underscoring the ongoing vulnerability of Syria’s population. The Attacks On February 3, three separate bomb blasts targeted crowded areas in eastern Aleppo. The attacks occurred at a … 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 delivering the bulk of humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip, as the situation in the occupied West Bank continues to deteriorate. According to … Read more