Syria: UN envoy warns of escalating violence in Syria
He described the latest clashes as “unacceptable” and warned of the risk of further escalation in what he…
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UN alert over deepening crisis in Sudan as famine spreads and violence escalates
In a statement issued by his Spokesperson on Wednesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said he was “appalled” by…
First Person: Myanmar aid workers brave conflict and harsh conditions to bring aid to earthquake victims
Thein Zaw Win, Communications and Advocacy Analyst in the Yangon Office of the UN sexual and reproductive health…
‘Recovery must move ahead’ in southern Lebanon, top aid official says
Imran Riza made the appeal following a visit to Bint Jbeil and Tyre districts on Tuesday. “What I…
Millions will die from funding cuts, says UN aid chief
“Cutting funding for those in greatest need is not something to boast about…the impact of aid cuts is…
Plague of rats and insects provide latest challenge for war-shattered Gazans
One displaced woman told UN News’s correspondent in Gaza: “In all camps, we suffer from biting insects, especially…
Ukraine: Ceasefire a critical first step on the road to durable peace
Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo addressed ambassadors alongside UN deputy relief chief, Joyce Msuya, who updated on the dire humanitarian…
Two-State solution nearing point of no return, warns UN chief
Addressing a Security Council debate on Tuesday, António Guterres said the Middle East stands at a critical crossroads.…
World News in Brief: Guterres on India-Pakistan tensions, eastern DR Congo update, weather boost for locusts in Africa
UN Secretary-General Guterres has spoken to leaders on both sides on India-Pakistan tensions. “This morning, he spoke separately…
Stuck in the middle? Indebted nations plot path to growth amid global trade upheaval
The High-Level Conference of Middle-Income Countries (MICs), held on 28 and 29 April, was attended by senior representatives…
Hundreds of thousands of Afghans forced back into danger, says UNHCR
According to the UN refugee agency (UNHCR), over 250,000 Afghans returned in April alone – among them, 96,000…
Myanmar quake: Ongoing aftershocks spread fear
Aid agencies warned on Tuesday that more than 6.3 million people remain in urgent need of support in…
MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Security Council meets on Gaza crisis as starvation threat grows
The Security Council will meet on Tuesday to discuss the situation in the Middle East, with French Foreign…
Children in Gaza ‘going to bed starving’ amid blockade
“The siege on Gaza is the silent killer of children, of older people,” said Juliette Touma, spokesperson for…
UN launches network to support victims and survivors of terrorism
The UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) launched the Victims of Terrorism Associations Network (VoTAN) on Monday. The network…
Gazans face hunger crisis as aid blockade nears two months
Both the UN agency that assists Palestine refugees, UNRWA, and the World Food Programme (WFP) report that food…
UN warns of $4 trillion shortfall threatening global development goals
Speaking at UN Headquarters in New York, Secretary-General António Guterres, General Assembly President Philémon Yang and Economic and…
‘Season of war,’ as norms of humanitarian law ‘cast aside’ UN refugee chief
Speaking in the UN Security Council, Filippo Grandi said in conflicts across the world in places like Sudan,…
One in four female genital mutilation cases now carried out by health workers
While the health sector worldwide plays a key role in stopping the abusive practice of FGM and supporting…
Israel’s restrictions on UN agencies in Gaza in spotlight at world court
The ICJ, which sits in The Hague and is the UN’s top court, is expected to hear from…