Middle East war risks pushing 45 million more people into acute hunger
“The Secretary-General asserts once more that the war in the Middle East must stop,” said António Guterres in a statement issued by the UN…
‘Glimmer of hope’ in Haiti amid shifting gang frontlines
At least 1.4 million people largely in the capital Port-au-Prince, have been forced to flee their homes due to gang violence, creating…
In Beirut, Guterres demands end to Middle East war: Civilians ‘deserve to live without fear’
Speaking to reporters in the capital Beirut following two weeks of widespread destruction triggered by the US and Israeli bombing of Iran,…
UN chief launches major humanitarian appeal from war-torn Lebanon
“I am here on a visit of solidarity with the people of Lebanon,” he said. “Solidarity in words must be matched by…
Myanmar at a ‘crossroads’: The world must not forsake civilians there, urges UN expert
Presenting his final report to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, the outgoing Special Rapporteur who examines conditions in Myanmar, Tom…
Middle East war: Women in Lebanon forced to give birth on roadside
“There’s 11,600 pregnant women who are affected, 4,000 are anticipated to give birth over the next three months,” said Anandita Philipose, Lebanon Representative…
UN relief chief condemns ‘$1 billion-a-day’ cost of war in Middle East
“We’re seeing the consequences spread faster than we can respond”, warned the UN emergency relief chief, Tom Fletcher, as violence reverberates across…
‘Toxic rain’ warning from oil depot strikes amid ongoing Middle East war
Speaking to reporters in Geneva, UN Human Rights office spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani raised concerns about the health and environmental impacts of Israeli and…
World News in Brief: Myanmar airstrikes worsen crisis, South Sudan fighting threatens Akobo, Afghan women shut out of justice
The warning came against the backdrop of reports of fresh airstrikes by the military on a trading junction in the central Magway…
On day seven of Middle East war, no let-up in suffering
Seven days since Israeli and US bombing in Iran prompted ongoing counter-strikes across the Middle East, humanitarians confirmed massive upheaval in Lebanon,…