Organizations providing food assistance in Sudan highlight severe food insecurity and malnutrition exacerbated by ongoing conflict since April 2023. Agricultural production has plummeted by 46%, and food prices have soared by up to 300%, while over half of farmers have…
The UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, briefed the Security Council on escalating violence in the country, emphasizing the urgent need for de-escalation and serious political negotiations. Towns like Aleppo and Idlib are now controlled by non-state actors, including…
The ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, effective from November 27, involves the government, Hezbollah, and Israel. A discussion on the ongoing humanitarian and economic crisis due to 14 months of conflict reveals over 4,000 deaths and extensive destruction. The shifting role…
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern over the recent escalation of violence in northwestern Syria, calling for an immediate ceasefire. He urged all parties to protect civilians and allow safe passage for those fleeing conflict zones. The situation worsened…
The United Nations described the situation in Gaza as ‘horrific’ and similar to a ‘Day of Judgment’, urging the international community to lay the groundwork for sustainable peace. UN Secretary-General António Guterres reported over 44,000 Palestinian casualties since October 7,…
El Geneina, a town ravaged by conflict in Sudan’s Darfur region, showcases the horrors of war as senior UN official Tom Fletcher visits, revealing an epidemic of violence, sexual assault, and widespread famine. With devastating accounts from displaced individuals, the…
Negotiations in Busan, South Korea, aimed at finalizing a UN agreement to reduce plastic waste concluded without agreement among over 170 nations. Key disputes centered on production limits urged by a coalition including the EU and several Latin American countries,…
The UN agency for Palestinian aid, Unrwa, has suspended deliveries through the Kerem Shalom crossing due to security issues, including recent looting by armed gangs. Unrwa head Philippe Lazzarini emphasized the unsafe conditions for aid transport, exacerbated by violent thefts…
Aktivisten berichten, dass islamistische Rebellen in die nordwestliche Stadt Aleppo eingedrungen sind, was die erste Invasion seit 2016 darstellt. Intensive Kämpfe und die Unterstützung durch russische Luftangriffe haben zu der Situation geführt, wobei seit Mittwoch etwa 14.000 Menschen vertrieben wurden….
Nearly 200 countries reached a deal at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, agreeing to provide $300 billion annually to poorer nations by 2035 to tackle climate change impacts. However, many developing countries expressed dissatisfaction, stating the amount is insufficient compared to…
A new report from the UN Special Rapporteur on Myanmar, Thomas Andrews, highlights an alarming escalation in military attacks against civilians by the Myanmar army following territorial losses to resistance groups. These attacks have included horrific acts such as beheadings,…
Greece has participated in a statement, delivered by Liechtenstein on behalf of 61 member states, emphasizing the importance of the Veto Initiative in accordance with UN Resolution 76/262. The initiative aims to enhance transparency and accountability of the Security Council,…
