UNRWA chief says agency closure will ‘increase instability and deepen despair’ in occupied Palestinian territory. UNRWA chief at UN Security Council: agency closure will undermine Gaza ceasefire Peace […]
Why UN Peacekeepers Patrol the Israel-Syria Border?
Blue Helmets patrol Mount Hermon in the Golan Heights. Why UN peacekeepers patrol the border between Israel and Syria? UN More than 1,100 UN peacekeepers are currently stationed […]
UN calls for ceasefire in Lebanon
Destruction in southern Lebanon. The UN called for a ceasefire in Lebanon Peace and security Senior UN officials in Lebanon on Sunday called on the parties to respect […]
UN chief: Lebanon sees window of opportunity for new era
The UN chief answers questions from reporters after meeting with Nawaf Salam (L), who was recently appointed as Lebanon’s prime minister. UN chief: Window of opportunity for new […]
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 […]
UN Security Council discusses ‘extremely unpredictable’ situation in Middle East
Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Peacebuilding Khaled Khairy. UN Security Council discusses ‘highly unpredictable’ situation in Middle East Peace and Security The Middle East is in the […]
Yemen: UN chief concerned about Houthi escalation, Israeli airstrikes
Destruction in Yemen (archive). Yemen: UN chief concerned about Houthi escalation, Israeli airstrikes Peace and Security Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is concerned about reports of Israeli airstrikes earlier today […]
UN General Assembly Adopts Resolution on Israel’s Obligations
The resolution condemns measures taken by Israel that impede the work of international organizations in the occupied territories. UN General Assembly adopts resolution on Israel’s obligations International Law […]
UN Security Council hears report on situation in Middle East
UN Assistant Secretary-General for Asia and the Middle East Khaled Khiari. UN Security Council hears report on situation in the Middle East Peace and Security UN Assistant Secretary-General […]
Volker Türk: The outgoing year was marred by indifference to the lives of civilians
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. Volker Türk: The outgoing year was marred by indifference to the lives of civilians Human Rights Disregard for international law […]