Tag: UN
Afghanistan Quake Could Affect ‘Hundreds Of Thousands’ — UN
The UN on Tuesday said the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan that has killed more than 900 people could impact “hundreds of thousands”, and warned of an “exponential” [more…]
UN Security Council Vote On Embattled Lebanon’s Peacekeepers Delayed
An expected United Nations Security Council vote on the future of the blue helmet peacekeeping mission in south Lebanon, which has faced US and Israeli [more…]
Tinubu at TICAD9: Africa Must Secure Two Permanent UN Security Council Seats
On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu emphasized the need for comprehensive reforms at the United Nations to ensure Africa secures permanent representation on the Security Council. [more…]
Netanyahu Says Israel Must Complete Defeat Of Hamas To Free Hostages
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israel must “complete” the defeat of Hamas in Gaza to secure the release of the remaining hostages, days [more…]
Netanyahu Asks Red Cross For Help After ‘Profound Shock’ Of Gaza Hostage Videos
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appealed to the International Committee of the Red Cross on Sunday for help aiding hostages in Gaza, as outrage built [more…]
Israeli Hostage Family Condemns ‘Vile’ Hamas Video Propaganda
The family of an Israeli hostage held in Gaza for almost 22 months accused Hamas on Saturday of tormenting him with hunger as part of a [more…]
More Than 100 NGOs Raise Alarm Over ‘Mass starvation’ Spreading Across Gaza
More than 100 aid organisations and human rights groups warned on Wednesday that “mass starvation” was spreading in Gaza, as the United States said its [more…]
UN Slashes Global Aid Plan Due To Funding Cuts
The United Nations on Monday said it was drastically scaling back its global humanitarian aid plans due to the “deepest funding cuts ever”. The UN’s [more…]
UN Rights Chief Demands Withdrawal Of US Sanctions On ICC Judges
United Nations human rights chief, Volker Turk, on Friday, demanded the United States lift sanctions it imposed on four International Criminal Court judges, saying they [more…]
UN Chief Warns Of ‘Painful’ Reforms, Including Staff Cuts
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Monday said reforming the global body will require “painful” changes, including staff reductions, to improve efficiency and deal with [more…]
