Middle East

Syrians facing ‘ever worsening’ conditions, top UN officials warn

“The violence and suffering of the Syrian people remind us of what is at stake as diplomatic efforts continue on…

3 years ago

Guterres condemns Israel’s recent advancement of plans to build in occupied West Bank

A strongly worded statement by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General reiterates that settlements are a flagrant violation of international law…

3 years ago

Top UN official urges Israeli, Palestinian leaders to ‘put on the brakes’

“The choice is clear,” said Tor Wennesland, the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO). “Either continue along…

3 years ago

Israel-Palestine: UN envoy ‘deeply alarmed by continuing cycle of violence’

Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland was reacting on Twitter to the news of a shooting…

3 years ago

Syria: ‘Unprecedented funding crisis’ means cuts for 2.5 million in need, warns WFP

The announcement comes as the European Union gears up to host the seventh Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria and…

3 years ago

Century-old call for equality resonates today

Both share an emphasis on the rights and freedoms of all people. The exhibit Kahlil Gibran Returns to New York…

3 years ago

Arrests and hate speech target Baha’i minority in Yemen

OHCHR said that on 25 May, security forces stormed a peaceful meeting of Baha’is in Sana’a. Seventeen people, including five…

3 years ago

‘Robust’ cooperation with Arab League can quell conflict in the region

“Together we can achieve what neither organization can achieve on its own,” she said, presenting the UN Secretary-General’s latest report…

3 years ago

Admissible evidence, competent courts, critical to ensuring justice for ISIL victims in Iraq

Ambassadors were briefed by Christian Ritscher, Special Adviser and Head of the UN Investigative Team to promote accountability for these…

3 years ago

UN agency for Palestine refugees on verge of financial collapse

Chronic underfunding over the past decade, and resultant severe austerity measures, mean UNRWA is already operating with a $75 million…

3 years ago