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UN Sees Catastrophic Consequences as US Stops Aid

The American decision to stop supporting aid efforts can mean "a seismic shock" for global humanitarian work, according to the head of the UN agency Ocha. .

UN Sees Catastrophic Consequences as US Stops Aid

UNICEF: "Truly Terrifying Situation"

Israel's decision to stop the introduction of humanitarian aid to Gaza is being criticized. Most people here are dependent on the aid shipments, says Unicef's spokesperson Salim Oweis, on site in Gaza, to TT.

UNICEF: "Truly Terrifying Situation"

UN: Famine Threat Averted - For Now

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. .

UN: Famine Threat Averted - For Now

UN Chief: "An Entire Generation Traumatized in Gaza"

A whole generation of children has been traumatized by the war in Gaza, says Tom Fletcher, head of the UN's disaster relief organization, Ocha. > Cautious estimates show that over 17,000 children are without their families in Gaza, he said at a meeting in the UN Security Council on Thursday.

UN Chief: "An Entire Generation Traumatized in Gaza"

UN: Over 630 trucks to Gaza

More than 630 trucks with humanitarian aid entered the besieged Gaza Strip on the first day of the ceasefire, according to the UN's disaster relief organization, Ocha. At least 300 of them have reached northern Gaza.

UN: Over 630 trucks to Gaza

The UN wants free and fair elections in Syria

The UN Security Council demands that an "inclusive and Syrian-led" political process be implemented in the country, following the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad. The UN envoy Geir Pedersen urges the country to hold free and fair elections.

The UN wants free and fair elections in Syria

EU returns to Syria: "Must be on the spot"

Syria's new leadership is working hard to win back the world. Several countries have resumed diplomatic relations with the country after the regime's fall.

EU returns to Syria: "Must be on the spot"

HRW: Women are held as sex slaves in Sudan

Women and girls are exposed to gang rapes in front of their families – or are taken away and held as sex slaves. Human Rights Watch directs serious accusations against Sudan's paramilitary forces.

HRW: Women are held as sex slaves in Sudan

Almost 50,000 displaced in northwestern Syria

Almost 50,000 people have recently been displaced in Idlib and northern Aleppo in Syria, announces the UN's disaster relief organization, Ocha. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres is concerned about the situation.

Almost 50,000 displaced in northwestern Syria

UN: Deadliest Year for Aid Workers

Around the world, 281 aid workers have been killed so far this year, which means that 2024 is the deadliest year ever for aid workers, according to the UN's chief for humanitarian affairs. > Aid workers are being killed at an unprecedented rate, their courage and humanity met with bullets and bombs, says Tom Fletcher.

UN: Deadliest Year for Aid Workers

UN appoints new chief for disaster relief

The British diplomat Tom Fletcher will be responsible for the UN's disaster relief organization, OCHA. He replaces Martin Griffiths, who resigned in June due to health reasons.

UN appoints new chief for disaster relief