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Butja, Kramatorsk, Mariupol – attacks that shocked

Butja, Kramatorsk, Mariupol – attacks that shocked

Sun 2 Mar 2025 17:28 CET

It has been three years since Russia launched its large-scale war against Ukraine – and the daily attacks keep Ukrainians in fear. Ruthless attacks have shocked the world with their brutality

Uyghurs deported to China – despite warnings

Uyghurs deported to China – despite warnings

Thu 27 Feb 2025 14:03 CET

40 Uyghur men have been deported to China after being detained for over a decade in Thailand.

UN: The West Bank "a battleground"

UN: The West Bank "a battleground"

Wed 26 Feb 2025 14:16 CET

Nearly 50 dead when military plane crashed

Nearly 50 dead when military plane crashed

Wed 26 Feb 2025 10:24 CET

Nearly 50 people have died after a military plane has crashed in the city of Omdurman, near the capital Khartoum in Sudan. Around ten people were injured, including several children

The UN warns: Last chance for a two-state solution

The UN warns: Last chance for a two-state solution

Tue 25 Feb 2025 18:57 CET

The Middle East is undergoing changes that may imply that it is the last chance for a two-state solution to put an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, says the UN's envoy for peace in the Middle East.

Friendly Macron wants to reach Trump: "Some rapprochement"

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Friendly Macron wants to reach Trump: "Some rapprochement"

Tue 25 Feb 2025 15:57 CET

USA's complete turnaround in the question of the war in Ukraine has become even clearer after the votes in the UN on Monday. But the meeting between Trump and Macron shows a cautiously positive development between Europe and the USA, thinks Professor Emeritus Jan Hallenberg

Security Council adopts USA's proposal on Ukraine

Security Council adopts USA's proposal on Ukraine

Mon 24 Feb 2025 17:44 CET

The UN Security Council has adopted the Ukraine resolution written by the USA, which calls for swift peace without mentioning that it was Russia that attacked Ukraine. Even Russia backed the USA proposal

Doctors Without Borders Stop Work in Zamzam

Doctors Without Borders Stop Work in Zamzam

Mon 24 Feb 2025 14:22 CET

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is discontinuing its operations in Sudan's largest refugee camp, Zamzam. The reason is the increased violence

Over 7,000 killed in eastern Congo since January

Over 7,000 killed in eastern Congo since January

Mon 24 Feb 2025 14:15 CET

Over 7,000 people have been killed in the violence in eastern Congo since last month. A significant number of these are civilians, according to the country's prime minister

UN: Deep Concern Over Israel's Violence on the West Bank

UN: Deep Concern Over Israel's Violence on the West Bank

Mon 24 Feb 2025 13:37 CET

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres is deeply concerned about the increasing violence from Israeli settlers on the West Bank. On Sunday, Israel announced that it would expand its military operations in the occupied Palestinian territory

Butja, Kramatorsk, Mariupol – attacks that shocked

Butja, Kramatorsk, Mariupol – attacks that shocked

Mon 24 Feb 2025 11:07 CET

It has been three years since Russia launched its large-scale war against Ukraine – and the daily attacks keep Ukrainians in fear. Ruthless attacks have shocked the world with their brutality

Sources: USA refuses to support Ukraine in UN

Sources: USA refuses to support Ukraine in UN

Fri 21 Feb 2025 05:06 CET

The USA refuses to back a draft of a UN resolution in support of Ukraine, three years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion, Reuters reports, citing three diplomatic sources.

Israel in mourning as bodies of hostages are handed over

Israel in mourning as bodies of hostages are handed over

Thu 20 Feb 2025 07:55 CET

Hamas has handed over four dead Israeli hostages, including a mother and her two children. "A whole nation's hearts are in shambles", said Israel's President

NATO and the UN have higher confidence than the government

NATO and the UN have higher confidence than the government

Wed 19 Feb 2025 08:04 CET

Nato and the UN have greater confidence than both the parliament and the government, shows Medieakademins 28th confidence barometer. But confidence in Swedish defence and security authorities is record-high

Multiple bodies found in villages after Israel's withdrawal

Multiple bodies found in villages after Israel's withdrawal

Tue 18 Feb 2025 07:55 CET

Lebanon's civil defense has recovered 23 bodies after Israel withdrew its forces from several communities. The country condemns all remaining Israeli presence, since Israel announced that it will stay on five "strategic locations" despite agreements on withdrawal

Thousands flee Bukavu after militia invasion

Thousands flee Bukavu after militia invasion

Sat 15 Feb 2025 17:04 CET

Thousands of inhabitants are fleeing from Bukavu since the militia M23 took control of the city. Burned bodies can be seen on the streets

Militia reportedly takes over million city

Militia reportedly takes over million city

Fri 14 Feb 2025 14:35 CET

The militia M23 and Rwandan soldiers have taken control of Bukavu in eastern Congo-Kinshasa, according to humanitarian sources and residents of the city. Unicef warns of widespread sexual violence against children during the offensive

Investigation into the murder of UN Swede dropped

Investigation into the murder of UN Swede dropped

Wed 12 Feb 2025 11:00 CET

The prosecutor has decided to discontinue the Swedish preliminary investigation into the murder, where the Swedish UN employee Zaida Catalán was found dead in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in March 2017. We have not succeeded with the mission, says the prosecutor to TT

Rebuilding of Gaza Costs 575 Billion Kronor

Rebuilding of Gaza Costs 575 Billion Kronor

Tue 11 Feb 2025 17:17 CET

New Rebel Offensive Launched in Congo

New Rebel Offensive Launched in Congo

Tue 11 Feb 2025 12:48 CET

The rebel group M23 is reported to have launched a new offensive in the eastern parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Fighting is ongoing in the Ihusi area in South Kivu, according to local sources

IS executed the men and enslaved the women

IS executed the men and enslaved the women

Tue 11 Feb 2025 12:04 CET

Men were massacred, boys were forced to become child soldiers and girls and women were sold as sex slaves. Testimonies from IS atrocities against the Yazidis paint a picture of almost unimaginable brutality

Deadline for Climate Plan – But Almost Everyone Misses It

Deadline for Climate Plan – But Almost Everyone Misses It

Tue 11 Feb 2025 07:10 CET

Monday was the last day for the world's countries to submit their climate plans, which in detail describe how emissions are to be capped by 2035. But almost no countries have sent in the documents

UN stops aid efforts in northern Yemen

UN stops aid efforts in northern Yemen

Mon 10 Feb 2025 20:02 CET

The UN has decided to discontinue humanitarian efforts in the part of Yemen controlled by the Islamist Huthi movement due to the security situation.

UN: Famine Threat Averted - For Now

UN: Famine Threat Averted - For Now

Mon 10 Feb 2025 09:39 CET

The influx of relief aid, which is permitted under the ongoing ceasefire in the Gaza War, has made it possible to avoid starvation in most areas of the region, according to the UN.