The United Nations has called for urgent assistance for hospitals in the Gaza Strip, highlighting a critical shortage of medical supplies amidst ongoing conflict. Israeli airstrikes targeted Hamas militants in a humanitarian zone, and Israel reported an escalation of attacks…
Experts warn that Sudan is slipping deeper into famine due to the 20-month civil war between the military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). More than 24 million people are in urgent need of food aid, with famine conditions reported…
Since April 2023, Sudan has been gripped by a violent power struggle, leading to a catastrophic hunger crisis affecting over 24 million people. The UN reports that more than 600,000 individuals are in famine conditions, with predictions of further hunger…
A United Nations humanitarian convoy, including aid from UNRWA and the World Food Programme, was looted in central Gaza, resulting in the loss of 23 out of 66 trucks. UN spokesperson Stéphanie Tremblay reported that despite assurances from Israel for…
Geir Pedersen, the UN Special Envoy for Syria, emphasized the urgent need for a political resolution to the escalating tensions in northeastern Syria between Kurdish YPG fighters and Turkey-backed militants. He warned that failure to address the situation could lead…
An analysis by BBC Verify has uncovered evidence of a massacre in al-Seriha, Gezira state, Sudan, where at least 80 people were killed in an attack linked to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Eyewitnesses reported unarmed civilians being shot as…
Oxfam has raised alarms over the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, highlighting that only a handful of aid trucks have delivered essential supplies in over two months. The organization reports that Israeli military actions have hampered the delivery of aid,…
Geir Pedersen, the UN Special Envoy for Syria, stresses the need for the country’s new leadership to uphold the rights of its diverse communities following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. While expressing hope for stability, he warns of skepticism…
The UN Security Council emphasized the requirement for an inclusive political process led by Syria, reaffirming its commitment to the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Council called for the respect of international law, and the necessity of counter-terrorism efforts,…
The UN envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, cautioned that conflict continues in the country despite the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad. Pedersen highlighted recent clashes between pro-Kurdish forces and pro-Turkish groups, calling for renewed efforts towards a ceasefire and the…
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck Tartus, Syria, attributed to powerful explosions from Israeli bombings targeting Syrian military installations. The Israeli cabinet approved plans to double the population in Israeli settlements in the Golan Heights, facing condemnation from Qatar and Saudi…
United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, met with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham leader Ahmad al-Sara, previously known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, in Damascus. They discussed necessary revisions to UN Security Council Resolution 2254, which outlines a roadmap for a…
