Middle East

Israel-Palestine: UN chief condemns killing of civilians as deadly Gaza violence escalates

In a statement released by his Spokesperson, António Guterres said that he condemned the civilian loss of life, that occurred…

3 years ago

UN Middle East envoy condemns deadly Israeli airstrikes in Gaza

“I am deeply alarmed by developments in Gaza after Israel launched a military operation this morning targeting members of the…

3 years ago

Almost $15 billion needed for earthquake recovery in Syria

The Syria Earthquake Recovery Needs Assessment (SERNA) puts the total damages and losses at almost $9 billion, said El-Mostafa Benlamlih,…

3 years ago

Israel: UN experts demand accountability over death of Palestinian hunger striker

The 45-year-old Palestinian died in his prison cell on Tuesday morning following a nearly three-month hunger strike. He had been…

3 years ago

Syria: UN envoy points to ‘important juncture’ in efforts towards peace

“We are at a potentially important juncture, with renewed attention on Syria – particularly from the region – that could…

3 years ago

Israel-Palestine: UN envoy calls for greater effort towards peace amid mounting violence

Mr. Wennesland expressed deep concern over recent violence and inflammatory actions, particularly the violent confrontations inside al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem…

3 years ago

Yemen health system ‘edging closer to collapse’ warns WHO

Hopes are running high of an end to the intense fighting between a Saudi-backed coalition standing alongside Government forces, and…

3 years ago

WHO mission to Syria quake zone boosts protection from disease outbreaks

“The focus of the mission was to enhance the capacity of the early warning alert and response network (EWARN) and…

3 years ago

UN predicts restrictions on women’s rights will worsen economic catastrophe

The Afghanistan Socio-Economic Outlook 2023, released by the UN Development Programme (UNDP), provides an overview of the fallout resulting from…

3 years ago

Yemen at ‘critical juncture’ in bid to end eight-year war: UN Special Envoy

“One year on since the parties agreed to a truce under UN auspices, Yemen is again at a critical juncture,”…

3 years ago