News headlines for “Middle East”, page 3
The Iranian Military Is the Only Institution Capable of Catalyzing the Downfall of the Regime
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, January 15 (IPS) - Unlike ever before, Iran’s Islamic regime is facing a revolt led by a generation that has lost its fear. Young and old, men and women, students and workers, are flooding the streets across the country.
Iran: UN urges ‘maximum restraint’ to avert more death, wider escalation
- UN News
As nationwide protests in Iran appear to ease after nearly three weeks of unrest and bloodshed, a senior UN official called on Thursday for action to prevent further escalation.
In Gaza, 800,000 people now live in dangerous locations prone to flooding
- UN News
Fighting the harsh winter storms in Gaza, Amina stays awake at night, hitting the canvas of the tent above her head to prevent it from collapsing under the pooled water.
Gaza: Physicians Call For Unimpeded Aid To Restore Reproductive Healthcare
- Inter Press Service
BRATISLAVA, January 14 (IPS) - Israel must lift all restrictions on medicine, food and aid coming into Gaza, rights groups have demanded, as two reports released today (Jan 14) document how maternal and reproductive healthcare have been all but destroyed in the country.
Yemen’s fragile calm unravels as hunger and aid restrictions deepen crisis
- UN News
A fragile political calm in Yemen is fraying, with renewed instability and aid restrictions deepening hunger, illness and displacement for millions of civilians, senior UN officials warned the Security Council on Wednesday.
East Jerusalem: Forced shutdown of UN clinic signals escalating disregard for international law
- UN News
The temporary closure of a UN-run health centre in East Jerusalem is the latest phase in “a pattern of deliberate disregard” for international law, the head of the UN agency that assists Palestine refugees, UNRWA, said on Wednesday.
Iran: ‘The killing of peaceful demonstrators must stop,’ UN rights chief says
- UN News
As anti-government demonstrations continue across Iran, the UN human rights chief said on Tuesday that he was horrified at the mounting violence directed by security forces against protestors, with reports of hundreds killed and thousands arrested.
Aid continues despite winter hardship in Gaza and West Bank, UN says
- UN News
Despite harsh winter conditions and continuing access constraints, the UN and partners are maintaining large-scale humanitarian operations in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, with a focus on shelter, water, health and education.
Syria signals renewed cooperation on chemical weapons destruction
- UN News
Progress continues to be made towards eliminating remnants of the chemical weapons programme in Syria that was developed under the Assad regime, the UN Security Council heard on Thursday.
West Bank: UN report warns of ‘systematic asphyxiation’ of Palestinian rights
- UN News
A sweeping UN human rights report released on Wednesday concludes that in the occupied West Bank, Israel is violating international law prohibiting racial segregation and apartheid, warning that the discriminatory practices have accelerated dramatically since late 2022 amid growing violence, repression and impunity.
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