Tag: UNITED NATIONS
Palestinians despair after UN declares famine in Gaza
Desperate Palestinians clutching pots and plastic buckets scrambled for rice at a charity kitchen in Gaza City on…
Islamic State extremists exploit instability in Africa and Syria, UN experts say
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Islamic State extremists are exploiting instability in Africa and Syria and remain a significant…
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…
A record 383 aid workers were killed in global hotspots in 2024, nearly half in Gaza, UN says
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A record 383 aid workers were killed in global hotspots in 2024, nearly half…
Burkina Faso declares UN coordinator persona non grata
(Reuters) -Burkina Faso has declared United Nations regional coordinator Carol Flore-Smereczniak persona non grata over a U.N. report…
Talks on landmark plastic pollution treaty end without an agreement
Geneva — Negotiators working on a landmark treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution failed to…
Global plastic pollution treaty talks extended in ‘haze’ of confusion
Talks on striking a global treaty on combating plastic pollution were extended an extra day into Friday but…
Sexual violence in conflicts worldwide increased by 25% last year, UN says
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Sexual violence in conflicts worldwide increased by 25% last year, with the highest number…
UN warns Russia, Israel of conflict sex crimes listing risk
The United Nations warned Israel and Russia on Thursday that their militaries faced being listed as parties suspected…
No agreement in sight as UN plastic pollution treaty talks enter final day
Negotiations to secure a global treaty to combat plastic pollution were in limbo as talks entered their final…
Spain signals support for UN-led mission to stabilise Gaza
MADRID (Reuters) -Spain signalled support on Wednesday for French President Emmanuel Macron's proposal of an international coalition under…
European powers tell UN they are ready to reimpose Iran sanctions
Britain, France and Germany have told the United Nations they are ready to reimpose UN-mandated sanctions on Iran…