Tag: international humanitarian law

Netanyahu ordered drone attacks on Gaza-bound humanitarian boats, sources say

Washington — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directly approved military operations on two vessels early last month that…

South Sudan charges VP Machar with treason, murder over military attack

Riek Machar, South Sudan’s first vice president, has been charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity.The charges…

Pope Leo calls for ceasefire, hostages’ release in Israel-Hamas conflict

By Joshua McElweeVATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Leo made a "strong appeal" to the global community on Wednesday to…

US-led mediators ‘appalled’ by humanitarian crisis in war-torn Sudan

United States-led mediators have said they are “appalled” by the continuously deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan, where a…

UN says 383 aid workers killed last year, nearly half in Gaza

United Nations humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher has issued a “shameful indictment of international inaction and apathy” as he…

UN says record 383 aid workers killed in 2024

A record 383 aid workers were killed in 2024, the United Nations said Tuesday, branding the figures and…

Palestinian foreign minister demands action to end Israel’s Gaza genocide

The international community must “shoulder its responsibility” and take action against Israel’s genocide in Gaza, the Palestinian foreign…