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UN Warns of Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan

UN Warns of Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan

Fri 20 Jun 2025 18:38 CEST

The situation in Sudan, already severely damaged by civil war, is deteriorating as the fighting escalates. The warning comes from the UN's human rights chief Volker Türk, who notes that human rights abuses, sexual violence and abductions of civilians are increasing in intensity and scope

Jafar Panahi Criticizes Israel and Iranian Regimes for Violence

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Jafar Panahi Criticizes Israel and Iranian Regimes for Violence

Wed 18 Jun 2025 16:02 CEST

The Iranian film maker Jafar Panahi condemns Israel's attack on his home country – and criticizes the Iranian regime at the same time.

Israel's Self-Defense Claim Against Iran Lacks Legal Basis, Expert Says

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Israel's Self-Defense Claim Against Iran Lacks Legal Basis, Expert Says

Tue 17 Jun 2025 06:42 CEST

Israel claims self-defense in its major attack on Iran. But it would not have held up in court, assesses international law expert Jann Kleffner: There is no basis in international law for such an armed attack, believe most people, including myself

UNHCR to Cut 3,500 Jobs Amid Funding Shortfall

UNHCR to Cut 3,500 Jobs Amid Funding Shortfall

Mon 16 Jun 2025 17:27 CEST

Eight Palestinians Killed Near Gaza Aid Distribution Points

Eight Palestinians Killed Near Gaza Aid Distribution Points

Sun 15 Jun 2025 16:55 CEST

At least eight Palestinians have been killed and dozens injured in connection with a shooting near aid distribution points in Gaza, according to representatives of the healthcare sector.

Ocean Protection Agreement Nears Ratification as Sweden Delays

Ocean Protection Agreement Nears Ratification as Sweden Delays

Fri 13 Jun 2025 16:19 CEST

An important agreement that is meant to protect the deep sea is approaching. When the UN's ocean conference in Nice is concluded, 50 of the 60 countries required for it to come into force have ratified the agreement

UN Warns Refugee Numbers Remain Unsustainably High at 122 Million

UN Warns Refugee Numbers Remain Unsustainably High at 122 Million

Thu 12 Jun 2025 13:16 CEST

The number of people who have been forced to flee their homes has decreased slightly, but continues to be "unacceptably high" in the world, according to the UN.

Conflicting Accounts on Deaths of Aid Workers in Gaza

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Conflicting Accounts on Deaths of Aid Workers in Gaza

Thu 12 Jun 2025 01:57 CEST

Terror-labelled Hamas is accused of having attacked a bus and killed at least eight employees from the criticized aid organization GHF. Hamas claims at the same time that it is about Israel-supported militia members

RSF Claims Control of Strategic Zone on Sudan-Libya-Egypt Border

RSF Claims Control of Strategic Zone on Sudan-Libya-Egypt Border

Wed 11 Jun 2025 17:55 CEST

Sudan's paramilitary force Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has taken over a strategic zone bordering Egypt and Libya, after the country's army announced that it has withdrawn from the region. This was stated by the RSF on Wednesday

Military Confirms 700 Troops Sent to Los Angeles Amid Protests

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Military Confirms 700 Troops Sent to Los Angeles Amid Protests

Mon 9 Jun 2025 02:07 CEST

Los Angeles is on high alert after the recent days' violent demonstrations. Now the President of the USA, Donald Trump, is sending 700 marines to the city

Food Distribution in Gaza Amid Reports of Fatal Shootings

Food Distribution in Gaza Amid Reports of Fatal Shootings

Sun 8 Jun 2025 10:00 CEST

Criticized aid organization GHF claims to have distributed over one million meals in Gaza on Sunday – without incidents. At the same time, new reports are emerging about fatal shootings near the distribution sites

UN Security Council Faces Dysfunction Amid Global Conflicts

UN Security Council Faces Dysfunction Amid Global Conflicts

Sun 8 Jun 2025 07:09 CEST

Raging wars and blatant war crimes are shaking the UN to its foundations. Something is being torn apart when principles are politicized and no one is able to put their foot down, says the UN's outgoing refugee chief Filippo Grandi to TT: If we do not demand accountability for crimes, we are in a dangerous situation

Two Fired Amid Criticism of Gaza Aid Effort

Two Fired Amid Criticism of Gaza Aid Effort

Sat 7 Jun 2025 07:45 CEST

Two people "in key roles" are fired from the heavily criticized aid initiative in Gaza, reports The Washington Post. All aid centers are currently being kept closed

Emergency Aid in Gaza Halted Again Due to Safety Concerns

Emergency Aid in Gaza Halted Again Due to Safety Concerns

Fri 6 Jun 2025 09:59 CEST

Controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which is responsible for the distribution of emergency aid in war-torn Gaza, announces that all aid centers are temporarily closed due to congestion. There are no announcements about when they will reopen

UN Warns of Rising Acute Malnutrition in Gaza's Children

UN Warns of Rising Acute Malnutrition in Gaza's Children

Fri 6 Jun 2025 09:03 CEST

2,733 children under the age of five. This many were diagnosed with acute malnutrition in Gaza, just during the second half of May

Minister: Israel's Gaza Blockade May Constitute War Crime

Minister: Israel's Gaza Blockade May Constitute War Crime

Fri 6 Jun 2025 06:51 CEST

Much indicates that Israel's blockade of aid to Gaza constitutes a war crime. This is stated by Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) in Ekot's Saturday interview

Israel Linked to Gaza Aid Center Shooting: CNN Investigation

Israel Linked to Gaza Aid Center Shooting: CNN Investigation

Thu 5 Jun 2025 12:04 CEST

Over 30 Palestinians were shot dead near Israel's distribution point for emergency aid in Gaza on Sunday. Israel denies involvement – but this is contradicted by a new mapping

Israeli Attacks in Gaza Result in Multiple Casualties

Israeli Attacks in Gaza Result in Multiple Casualties

Thu 5 Jun 2025 11:40 CEST

Israel's escalated warfare continues to claim casualties on the ground in the Gaza Strip. A drone attack has been directed at a hospital facility in the city of Gaza

14 Dead in Sudan Refugee Camp Attack by RSF Forces

14 Dead in Sudan Refugee Camp Attack by RSF Forces

Wed 4 Jun 2025 20:46 CEST

UN Reports Discovery of Dead Bodies After Libya Clashes

UN Reports Discovery of Dead Bodies After Libya Clashes

Wed 4 Jun 2025 16:10 CEST

A large number of dead bodies have been found in Libya's capital Tripoli after clashes between rival armed groups, reports the UN.

Gaza Aid Efforts Face Chaos and Criticism Amid Israeli Attacks

Gaza Aid Efforts Face Chaos and Criticism Amid Israeli Attacks

Wed 4 Jun 2025 06:54 CEST

A new and untested organization with unclear financing. A chief who resigned after only a few weeks

Gaza Aid Halted After Fatal Shootings Near Distribution Sites

Gaza Aid Halted After Fatal Shootings Near Distribution Sites

Wed 4 Jun 2025 02:16 CEST

No emergency aid will be handed out in Gaza on Wednesday, announces the controversial initiative Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). From a Swedish perspective, one is demanding that the bloody events of the past few days near the distribution sites be investigated

Bahrain, Colombia, DRC, Latvia, Liberia Join UN Security Council

Bahrain, Colombia, DRC, Latvia, Liberia Join UN Security Council

Tue 3 Jun 2025 19:57 CEST

UN Aid Convoy Attacked in Sudan's Darfur Region

UN Aid Convoy Attacked in Sudan's Darfur Region

Tue 3 Jun 2025 13:21 CEST

A UN convoy with aid to the besieged city of al-Fasher in the region of Darfur in Sudan was attacked on Monday, announces the UN children's fund Unicef. At least five people died in the attack, according to the UN