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‘Protect civilians’ amid clashes in famine-stricken El Fasher, Sudan: UN chief

Clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces, Rapid Support Forces and elements of the Armed Struggle Movements in El Fasher have…

2 years ago

UN rights chief ‘shocked and appalled’ by Israeli minister’s comment on starving Gazans to death

OHCHR spokesperson Jeremy Laurence said UN Human Rights High Commissioner Volker Türk “is shocked and appalled” by comments made by…

2 years ago

Middle East: UN rights chief warns against wider war, appeals for urgent de-escalation

“I am deeply worried about the rising risk of a wider conflict in the Middle East and plead with all…

2 years ago

Hamas chief Haniyeh’s killing ‘doesn’t help’ ceasefire talks, says Biden

Israel and Hamas recently resumed tentative, indirect talks to try to reach a ceasefire in the war in Gaza, though…

2 years ago

Hamas military chief killed in air strike, Israel says

Israel's military says it has confirmed that Hamas's military chief Mohammed Deif was killed in an air strike in the…

2 years ago

Venezuela: UN rights chief concerned about post-election tension and violence

In a statement issued on Tuesday, Mr. Türk said he was “extremely concerned” about increasing tensions in the South American…

2 years ago

Guatemala: UN rights chief concerned over polarization, inequality, racism

“It was a priority for me to come to Guatemala at a crucial moment in its history, and to support…

2 years ago

Gaza: WHO chief highlights health risks of latest evacuation orders

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told journalists the Al-Ahli and Patient Friendly Hospitals in northern Gaza are the latest facilities unable to function…

2 years ago

Schools ‘bombed-out’ in latest Gaza escalation, says UNRWA chief

“Four schools hit in the last four days. Since the war began, two thirds of UNRWA schools in Gaza have…

2 years ago

NHS cyber security: Ex security chief warns of future attacks

Some front-line staff who spoke anonymously are very worried following the recent cyber attacks, with reference being made to outdated…

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