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
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