Tag: international humanitarian law
UN secretary-general warns that war in Sudan is ‘spiraling out of control’
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) â The United Nations secretary-general warned Tuesday that the war in Sudan is…
RSF reportedly kills hundreds in Sudan hospital
Oct. 29 (UPI) -- Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group engaged in a civil war with Sudan's…
U.N. aid chief calls for protection of besieged Sudanese civilians
Oct. 27 (UPI) -- The United Nations' top aid coordinator called for an immediate cease-fire in Sudan's Darfur…
Humanitarians Face Mounting Challenges In Gaza Amid Funding Cuts And Aid Blockades
CHICAGO â The fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has led world leaders to increasingly call for…
Netanyahu ordered drone attacks on Gaza-bound humanitarian boats, sources say
Washington â 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 Sudanâs 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 âappalledâ by humanitarian crisis in war-torn Sudan
United States-led mediators have said they are âappalledâ 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 âshameful indictment of international inaction and apathyâ 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 Israelâs Gaza genocide
The international community must âshoulder its responsibilityâ and take action against Israelâs genocide in Gaza, the Palestinian foreign…