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Nearly 400,000 Displaced in Gaza as Ceasefire Collapses

Up to 400,000 inhabitants in Gaza have become internally displaced persons in recent weeks, since Israel resumed attacks on the Gaza Strip. .
Nearly 400,000 Displaced in Gaza as Ceasefire Collapses

US Calls for UN Official's Removal Over Alleged Anti-Semitic Views

The USA's UN delegation demands that Francesca Albanese, the UN's special rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, leaves her role. .
US Calls for UN Official's Removal Over Alleged Anti-Semitic Views

South Sudan's Vice President Riek Machar Placed Under House Arrest

South Sudan's regime said on Friday that Vice President Riek Machar is "under house arrest" and simultaneously urged the country's inhabitants to "keep calm". .
South Sudan's Vice President Riek Machar Placed Under House Arrest

UN Reports 142,000 Displaced in Gaza in One Week as Fighting Resumes

Since Israel resumed the fighting in Gaza, 142,000 people have had to flee in just one week, according to the UN, which warns of the humanitarian situation. A spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General António Guterres also notes that around 90 percent of Gaza's population has been forced to flee at least once since the start of the war on October 7, 2023, until January this year.
UN Reports 142,000 Displaced in Gaza in One Week as Fighting Resumes

UN Scales Back Gaza Operations Following Headquarters Incident

The UN is to "reduce its footprint" in Gaza since an Israeli tank fired at one of the world organization's facilities last week and killed an employee and injured five others. .
UN Scales Back Gaza Operations Following Headquarters Incident

Israel Launches Targeted Ground Operation in Gaza's Netzarim Corridor

Israeli military has entered Gaza with tanks in a targeted operation against the Netzarim corridor. A "final warning" was issued that the hostages must be released.
Israel Launches Targeted Ground Operation in Gaza's Netzarim Corridor

The International Community Reacts Strongly to Israeli Attacks

Israel's renewed bombings against Gaza spark strong international reactions. Qatar, one of the leading mediators in the war, warns that the attacks can undermine security in the region.
The International Community Reacts Strongly to Israeli Attacks

Over 50 dead after US airstrikes

Over 50 people are reported to have been killed in the US air strikes against Yemen. The White House says at the same time that several Houthi leaders have been killed – and emphasizes that the attacks should be seen as a signal to Iran.
Over 50 dead after US airstrikes

The Alarm: One Million Myanmar Nationals Will Go Without Emergency Aid

The UN's food agency WFP is cutting off aid to over one million people in Myanmar from April onwards. The reason is said to be a critical lack of money.
The Alarm: One Million Myanmar Nationals Will Go Without Emergency Aid

"In Pictures: Women Demonstrate for Increased Rights"

Today, women around the world are demanding increased rights. Around the world, people are demonstrating for freedom, education, equal pay, and sexual and reproductive rights.
"In Pictures: Women Demonstrate for Increased Rights"

UN Report: Women's Rights Regressing in 25% of Countries

Women's rights are regressing in a quarter of all countries in the world, shows a report from the UN agency UN Women. In just three years, conflict-related sexual violence has increased by 50 percent.
UN Report: Women's Rights Regressing in 25% of Countries

White House Rejects Arab League's Gaza Plan Amid Rebuilding Debate

The White House rejects the proposal on Gaza's future that leaders within the Arab League agreed on in Cairo on Tuesday. .
White House Rejects Arab League's Gaza Plan Amid Rebuilding Debate

UN Urges De-escalation as Israel Expands West Bank Offensive

Israel's military has killed three militant Palestinians while expanding the offensive on the occupied West Bank to new parts of the city of Jenin, the army announces. .
UN Urges De-escalation as Israel Expands West Bank Offensive

Arab Leaders Back Egypt's Vision for Gaza Amid Global Debate

Leaders from several Arab countries have given the green light to Egypt's plan for Gaza's future – a plan that receives support from the UN Secretary-General. I welcome and stand behind the initiative, says António Guterres at the top meeting in Cairo.
Arab Leaders Back Egypt's Vision for Gaza Amid Global Debate

Criticism of Israel after halt of emergency aid

Israel's decision to block emergency aid to Gaza is strongly condemned from several quarters. .
Criticism of Israel after halt of emergency aid

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

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

Rebuilding of Gaza Costs 575 Billion Kronor

It will require at least 53 billion dollars, approximately 575 billion kronor, to rebuild Gaza. The calculation comes from the UN's development program UNDP, which states that 20 billion dollars are needed over the next three years to avoid an acute humanitarian crisis.
Rebuilding of Gaza Costs 575 Billion Kronor

Men fight against female genital mutilation of girls

The number of girls and women who have been subjected to genital mutilation has increased by 15 percent in recent years, despite great efforts against it. In several places, parents are fighting against the tradition.
Men fight against female genital mutilation of girls

Men fight against female genital mutilation of girls

The number of girls and women who have been subjected to genital mutilation has increased by 15 percent in recent years, despite great efforts against it. In many places, parents are fighting against the tradition.
Men fight against female genital mutilation of girls

UN meets on growing crisis in eastern Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo breaks off its diplomatic relations with Rwanda as a direct consequence of a new offensive from the rebel force M23, which is said to have close ties with Rwanda. The UN Secretary-General urges Rwanda to completely withdraw from the neighboring country.
UN meets on growing crisis in eastern Congo

Congo accuses Rwanda of "declaration of war"

The Democratic Republic of the Congo accuses neighboring country Rwanda of having declared war. The accusation comes at a meeting in the UN Security Council and after Kinshasa broke off diplomatic relations with Kigali.
Congo accuses Rwanda of "declaration of war"

The Democratic Republic of the Congo takes a seat on the Security Council

The UN Security Council meets as early as Sunday about the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The meeting is being brought forward a day due to the acute situation in the country.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo takes a seat on the Security Council

The UN warns of a large-scale war in the Congo region

Conflicts between the military of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the rebel group M23, which is supported by the neighboring country Rwanda, are intensifying. The UN chief is warning that the conflict could lead to a regional war.
The UN warns of a large-scale war in the Congo region

UN: Civilians in Colombia must be protected

Colombia's civilian population must be protected, urges UN Secretary-General António Guterres, since over 100 people have been killed and 20,000 forced to flee in clashes between armed rebel groups. Colombia's government wants to apprehend over 30 leading figures within the rebel group ELN.
UN: Civilians in Colombia must be protected
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