World

Yemen: End of nationwide truce heralds ‘heightened risk of war’, Security Council hears |

He told ambassadors that since the truce began, six and a half months ago, it had started to alleviate the…

4 years ago

Haiti: ‘Bearers of hope’, saving newborn lives, amid growing turmoil |

But amid the violence and volatility, staffers from the UN sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA, are doing their utmost…

4 years ago

Finland: Rights of Finnish children detained in Syria camps violated |

The CRC published its decision after considering a case filed on behalf of six Finnish children who were born in…

4 years ago

Africa: Response to climate crisis doesn’t match ‘magnitude of the challenge’ |

During a debate on strengthening the response to the impacts of climate change on peace and security in Africa, Assistant…

4 years ago

Venezuelan refugees and migrants struggle to survive in Latin America and the Caribbean |

Some 4.3 million face challenges accessing food, housing, and stable jobs, according to the Refugee and Migrant Needs Analysis (RMNA)…

4 years ago

UN rights report details ‘unconscionable’ violations of migrants returning from Libya |

“This desperate situation requires all concerned to ensure that no migrant is compelled to accept assisted return to an unsafe…

4 years ago

DR Congo sees deadly surge in intercommunal violence |

The conflict between the Teke and Yaka communities was reportedly sparked by a dispute over customary land taxes. Since July,…

4 years ago

Ukraine: Russian large-scale strikes are ‘unacceptable escalation’, says Guterres |

The strikes which have reportedly caused widespread damage to civilian areas and led to dozens of deaths and injuries, showed…

4 years ago

UN chief calls for ‘enhanced security support’ for Haiti, as crisis worsens |

In a statement, Mr. Guterres announced that he has submitted a letter to the Council, containing options for enhanced security…

4 years ago

Australian surfers ride climate action wave |

The image of the typical, laid-back surfer does not sit easily with the stereotype of earnest environmental campaigners. But elite…

4 years ago