This is obviously a very alarming development,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said during his daily briefing from…
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Gaza flotilla: Aid delivery ‘not a crime’, UN rights office tells Israel
by gulftimesby gulftimesIn a statement issued in Geneva, OHCHR spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan said activists Saif Abukeshek and Thiago…
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In Lebanon, the same fears and dangers persist despite ceasefire: UNHCR
by gulftimesby gulftimes“Civilians in the south of Lebanon and parts of the Bekaa [Valley] are really living with…
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“We are aware of the reports but do not have further details. We continue to urge…
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Middle East: Fighting and displacement in Lebanon; call for ‘sustained access’ in Gaza
by gulftimesby gulftimesOver the weekend, the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) observed intensive activity by Israeli forces,…
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MIDDLE EAST LIVE 1 May: Strain on food, fuel and aid systems continues
by gulftimesby gulftimesThe strain on food, fuel and aid systems worldwide continues as the the Middle East crisis…
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Hormuz disruption deepens energy shock through vulnerable regions
by gulftimesby gulftimesSoutheast Asia and South Asia were first to be impacted by the most severe energy crisis…
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UN rights chief warns of escalating crackdown in Iran amid conflict
by gulftimesby gulftimesVolker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, said he was “appalled that – on…
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The Security Council turns again to the Middle East crisis in New York on Tuesday, with…
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MIDDLE EAST LIVE 27 April: Fighting continues in Lebanon; Security Council to debate maritime security
by gulftimesby gulftimesThe recently extended ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon remains under strain as violence continues, with civilian…