Why are Israel and its Western allies targeting UNRWA? | Israel War on Gaza
Is Israel trying to associate Hamas and UNRWA to mobilise anti-Palestinian sentiment in the US? About 20 countries have announced suspension of funding to UNRWA,…
“It’s not complex, it’s genocide” Former top UN official on Gaza | Israel War on Gaza
‘Israel operates under a climate of absolute impunity,’ says Craig Mokhiber, former top UN official. Since the start of Israel’s war on Gaza the United…
Venezuela orders suspension of UN rights office, gives staff days to leave | United Nations News
Earlier this week the UN agency expressed ‘deep concern’ over the detention of prominent rights activist, Rocio San Miguel. Venezuela has ordered the local office…
UN envoy warns of ‘dangerous’ escalation cycle in war-wracked Yemen | Houthis News
A separate UN official expresses fears over how the US designating the Houthis a ‘terrorist’ group may affect Yemen’s economy. The United Nations special envoy…
Irene Khan: Gaza, ‘a genocide in the making’ | Israel War on Gaza
UN special rapporteur highlights global challenges faced by free speech and advocacy. In an era where freedom of expression faces unprecedented challenges globally, Irene Khan…
UNICEF says 700,000 children in Sudan face life-threatening malnutrition | UNICEF News
As the war continues, the UN agency warns tens of thousands of children will ‘likely die’ without more aid. At least 700,000 children in Sudan…
Israel escalates Rafah bombardment as US warns of a ‘disaster’ | Israel War on Gaza News
Israeli forces bombed areas in the southern border city of Rafah, where more than half of Gaza’s internally displaced population is sheltering, as the United…
UN committee urges Russia to end ‘forcible transfer’ of Ukrainian children | Russia-Ukraine war News
Kyiv claims 20,000 children have been taken from Ukraine to Russia without families’ or guardians’ consent. The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the…
‘Reckless’: Proposed ban on US funding for UNRWA raises alarm | Israel War on Gaza News
A United States security bill that would curtail funding to the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees is raising alarm, as rights advocates say a…
UN chief warns of ‘age of chaos’ as Security Council stays divided on Gaza | United Nations News
Antonio Guterres says the divisions within the UN Security Council are ‘dangerous’. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the world is entering into an…
Network blackout cuts communications for millions in war-torn Sudan | Conflict News
All three of Sudan’s main internet providers are offline as the United Nations appeals for aid funds. All three of Sudan’s main internet operators were…
UN chief appoints independent panel to assess UNRWA | Israel War on Gaza News
Panel to be led by former French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna, who will work with European research organisations. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced…
‘It’s immoral’: UN special rapporteur on UNRWA funding cuts | Israel War on Gaza
What impact will UNRWA funding cuts have on Gaza? Marc Lamont Hill speaks to UN Special Rapporteur, Francesca Albanese. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is…
People ‘dying of starvation’ in Sudan, UN food agency says | Hunger News
The World Food Programme has called on Sudan’s warring sides to provide immediate security guarantees to deliver aid. The United Nations food agency says it…
UN rights chief decries death of 50 people in Mali attacks | Military News
The UN official said he was ‘appalled’ by the killings in central Mali. The UN rights chief on Thursday said he was “appalled” by alleged…
UNRWA probes employees over suspected involvement in October 7 attack | United Nations News
The US has paused funding to the UN agency after Israel said some of its staff were allegedly involved in the attacks. The United Nations…
Top UN court makes ruling in Israel-Gaza genocide case, stops short of ordering ceasefire
In short: The court agreed with several aspects of South Africa's case, but did not grant its key request: an immediate ceasefire.What's next: ICJ rulings are…
Mali military junta calls end to 2015 peace deal with separatists following UN withdrawal
Mali's military rulers say they have ended "with immediate effect" a key 2015 peace deal with northern separatists groups, following months of hostilities between rebels and…
Global split evident as China’s human rights record faces UN scrutiny | Human Rights News
Western states slammed Beijing’s actions in Xinjiang and Hong Kong, but others said they saw progress. A split was evident as China’s human rights record…
IOM makes ‘global appeal’ for $7.9bn to help 140 million people | Migration News
The appeal comes as the number of people forced to migrate reached 117 million by the end of 2022, the IOM said. The United Nations…