Syrian refugees return from Turkey. IOM requests $73 million to expand aid in Syria Humanitarian Aid The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has increased its funding request for […]
UN Special Rapporteurs: Russia Should Drop Charges Against Human Rights Defender Alexei Sokolov
Palais des Nations in Geneva. UN Special Rapporteurs: Russia Should Drop Charges Against Human Rights Defender Alexei Sokolov Human Rights UN special rapporteurs have welcomed the release of […]
The Security Council discussed the situation in Syria, where a “new course is currently being formed”
Geir Pedersen speaks via video link at Security Council meeting on Syria. The Security Council discussed the situation in Syria, where a “new course is currently being shaped” […]
Ukraine: UN warns of escalating violence and violations of international law
Russian armed forces have stepped up their offensive operations in eastern Ukraine, which has had an extremely negative impact on the situation of civilians in frontline areas. Ukraine: […]
The situation in Gaza – from a first-person perspective: hunger, despair and the fragile shoots of life in the ruins
According to the latest expert findings, about 90 percent of the population of the Gaza Strip is malnourished. The situation in Gaza – from the first person: hunger, […]
More than 5,600 people died in Haiti’s crime spree in 2024
Haiti’s death toll last year was more than 1,000 higher than in 2023. Crime violence in Haiti to kill more than 5,600 in 2024 Peace and security At […]
Could ancient microbes be ‘awakened’ by melting Arctic glaciers and cause deadly disease outbreaks??
Experts are concerned that diseases from animals like reindeer could spread to humans as global warming opens up the Arctic to shipping and mining. Could ancient microbes be […]
Ukraine: 1,600 people have fled their homes due to war since early January
In the Kherson region alone, more than 60 buildings have been damaged since the beginning of the year. Ukraine: 1,600 people have left their homes because of the […]
Syria crisis: UN rights office calls for restraint amid reports of Alawite killings
Liz Throssell Syria crisis: UN Human Rights Office calls for restraint amid reports of Alawite killings Human Rights The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) is calling for restraint […]
WHO: Seven newborns died of hypothermia in Gaza
Life in tent camps becomes especially difficult during the winter months. WHO: Seven newborn babies died of hypothermia in Gaza Humanitarian aid Hypothermia has killed seven newborns in […]