South Sudan: UN Mission condemns killing of staff member in Wau, calls for prompt investigation
The staff member was arrested by security officers on December 15. MISS was in close contact with local authorities, seeking safe release.…
Gaza famine pushed back, but millions still face hunger and malnutrition, UN says
According to the last CPI report – global monitoring of malnutrition and food insecurity – no area of Gaza is currently classified…
War in Sudan: El-Obeid, in Kordofan, “one or two steps” from being attacked
“The Sudanese are not moving by choice, they are simply fleeing to find safety,” said Mohamed Refaat, IOM Head of mission in…
Gaza: access to food is improving but living conditions remain dire
Speaking from Gaza to journalists in New York, Antoine Renard said that two months after the ceasefire, access to food has improved…
Civilians at risk amid escalating conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, says UN human rights chief
“I am alarmed by reports that areas around villages and cultural sites are being struck by warplanes, drones and artillery,” he said.…
World news in brief: UN to evacuate Sudan’s Kadugli base, celebrating migrants’ contributions and ending colonialism
“The decision, which was communicated to the relevant authorities, follows a thorough assessment of the prevailing security situation in Kadugli, which has…
Can traditional medicine strengthen modern health care? An expert intervenes
Exploring evidence-based uses of traditional medicine, such as ginger to treat nausea, is one of the topics discussed at the second meeting…
Syria’s humanitarian needs remain high despite reduction in violence, UN warns
Briefing of ambassadors in the Security CouncilRosemary DiCarlo, the UN’s political affairs chief, and Joyce Msuya, deputy emergency relief coordinator, said Syrians…
War in Sudan: world urged not to ignore “horrific sexual violence”
Published by the United Nations Human Rights Office, OHCHRThe report describes how civilians – many from besieged El Fasher – endured torture…
Crimean Tatar artist carves new path through clay in wartime Ukraine
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukraine has suffered incessant air raids and drone strikes, disrupting daily life and endangering security. Ahead…