The United Nations has warned of a sharp increase in civilian deaths in Sudan, blaming the warring parties for failing to protect non-combatants.
UN warns of rising civilian deaths in Sudan’s escalating war Read More »
The DRC government convened the meeting, calling for an urgent probe into what it describes as grave human rights violations committed by the M23 rebel group
UN rights chief warns Congo conflict could spill over borders Read More »
Once the draft resolution is circulated to the 15 U.N. Council members, they will negotiate its language before scheduling a vote
France to present UN resolution pressuring Rwanda on DRC troops Read More »
The UN human rights office has urged Israel to repeal a law restricting UNRWA, warning that it undermines essential aid and services for Palestinian refugees.
UN says Israeli law blocking UNRWA must be overturned Read More »
1 survives as plane carrying 21 people crashed after takeoff from South Sudan’s Unity Oil Field, says official
20 people die in South Sudan plane crash Read More »
The UN human rights chief calls for urgent action in Goma, eastern DR Congo, to address escalating violence, human rights violations, and humanitarian law abuses as rebels seize control of the city.
UN urges action to stem crisis in Goma amidst M23 advance Read More »
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels reached the outskirts of Goma, prompting Congo to sever ties with Rwanda and escalating one of Africa’s longest conflicts.
Crisis deepens in eastern DR Congo as M23 rebels advance Read More »
The fighting has displaced hundreds of thousands of people and raised concerns about a potential regional conflict.
13 peacekeepers killed in fierce fighting in eastern DRC Read More »
The UN humanitarian office has launched an appeal for $910 million to provide aid to 3.6 million people in northeastern Nigeria.
Humanitarian crisis in Nigeria: UN seeks $910 million in aid Read More »
The appeal aims to support 3.6 million people out of the 7.8 million in need across the states of Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe
UN seeks $910M for humanitarian aid in Northeast Nigeria Read More »
