Tens of thousands fleeing on foot amid atrocities in Sudan’s El Fasher
Since the powerful paramilitary group made a major incursion into the city last week, the UN human rights office has received “horrendous…
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UN aid push continues across Gaza despite Israeli airstrikes
“Our humanitarian colleagues tell us that their partners continue their scale-up efforts, despite reported Israeli airstrikes across the Strip,” he said, noting…
Ukraine: Russian attacks on energy could trigger major ‘crisis within crisis’
The heavy humanitarian and psychological toll of these strikes is compounded by the expectation that this year’s winter will be much colder…
Hurricane Melissa leaves thousands displaced across the Caribbean
The hurricane caused widespread damage to homes, infrastructure and crops, leaving thousands displaced. However, extensive storm preparation by governments, assisted by UN…
Reported massacre at hospital in Sudan’s El Fasher leaves 460 dead
The World Health Organization says it’s appalled and deeply shocked by reports that 460 patients and their companions have been killed at…
UN chief condemns Gaza killings, urges full respect for ceasefire
“The Secretary-General strongly condemns the killings due to Israeli airstrikes of civilians in Gaza yesterday, including many children,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric…
‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica
Briefing reporters hours before Melissa is expected to make landfall in Jamaica, a representative of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red…
Hurricane Melissa: UN launches sea-lift operation to deliver aid
Latest news reports say wind speeds have reached 165mph (270km/h) while storm surges of 13 feet (3.9 metres) are expected to lash…
Desperate need for water and food continues as Gaza families head north
Many families are returning to shattered neighbourhoods where unstable buildings and unexploded ordnance pose deadly risks. “Water, food and essential services are…
Children at risk as winter looms amid renewed strikes in Ukraine
Dozens of civilian casualties were reported over the weekend and into Monday, with children among the injured, according to UN Spokesperson Stéphane…