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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. .
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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. .
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. .
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.
Criticism of Israel after halt of emergency aid
Israel's decision to block emergency aid to Gaza is strongly condemned from several quarters. .
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Accuses Israel of Overstepping – Hezbollah Warns
Israel must leave southern Lebanon within eight days, emphasizes Lebanon's new president, who is pressured by Hezbollah. The Lebanese parties accuse the Israeli forces of violating the ceasefire agreement many times.
UN: 100 weapons caches found in Lebanon
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres says that peacekeeping forces have discovered more than 100 weapons caches belonging to the Shia militia Hezbollah and their allies in southern Lebanon since the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah began. He adds that the presence of armed personnel and weapons that do not belong to the Lebanese military or the UN mission Unifil violates a decision from the UN Security Council that ended the war between Hezbollah and Israel in 2006.
The UN chief warns of humanity's evil deeds
Pandora's box of evil has been opened. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres compares the global situation to a terrifying story from Greek mythology when he foresees the challenges of 2025.
Ceasefire Welcomed - with Demands for Increased Emergency Aid
The announcement of an agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza is welcomed, but emergency aid must immediately reach the civilians who have been affected. The International Red Cross Committee is ready to assist when hostages are released and in humanitarian efforts.
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