Tag: The United Nations
UN secretary-general warns that war in Sudan is ‘spiraling out of control’
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Nations secretary-general warned Tuesday that the war in Sudan is…
Thousands more flee as Sudan conflict grinds eastwards
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has sent thousands more people fleeing in Sudan as it prepares a…
Concerns for civilians high after RSF claims control of Sudan’s el-Fasher
The United Nations has made an urgent call for the protection and safe passage of hundreds of thousands…
Peacekeepers came under Israeli fire in southern Lebanon
Oct. 27 (UPI) -- The United Nations said its peacekeepers in southern Lebanon came under Israeli fire over…
UN’s top court rebukes Israel over Gaza aid restrictions during war
The United Nations’ top court issued a legal opinion Wednesday stating that Israel, as an occupying power, is…
UN calls for Israel to open more Gaza crossings for surge in aid deliveries
The United Nations humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher, has urged Israel to immediately open more crossings into the famine-stricken…
UN’s World Food Program warns donor cuts are pushing millions more into hunger
GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations' food aid agency said Wednesday that severe funding cuts from its top…
American who was on death row in China details horrifying experiences
(NewsNation) — Former Chinese hostage Mark Swidan says he is still struggling every day almost a year after…
UN, Red Cross demand opening of all Gaza crossings to let in aid
The United Nations and the international Red Cross called on Tuesday for all crossings into Gaza to be…
UN unveils 60-day aid plan for Gaza once ceasefire starts
The United Nations said Thursday it had a detailed 60-day plan to rush aid into Gaza once a…
China endorses Italy’s plan for global ceasefire for Winter Games, Italian minister says
ROME/BEJING (Reuters) -Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi backed an Italian plan to propose a global ceasefire to the…
UN to slash quarter of peacekeepers globally over lack of cash
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -The United Nations will cut a quarter of peacekeepers in 11 operations around the world…