News headlines for “Middle East”, page 55
Sanctions relief for Syria offers ‘powerful message of hope,’ says UN migration agency
- UN News
The UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) has welcomed recent decisions by the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union to ease sanctions against Syria.
Gaza: UN agencies calls for aid ‘surge’ as Israeli distribution plan begins
- UN News
Reports indicated on Tuesday that Israel’s controversial aid distribution plan had begun in Gaza as the United Nations called once again on the Israeli authorities to allow an “immediate surge” in the amount of supplies reaching the enclave to prevent starvation.
Palestinians Call Out Israel’s Mission To Destroy Their History and Cultural Heritage in Gaza
- Inter Press Service
LONDON, May 26 (IPS) - Israel’s ongoing war of annihilation in Gaza has wiped out hospitals, schools, homes, water, and food, reducing the Palestinian territory to a wasteland and leaving a death toll of more than 53,000 people. But an equally lethal campaign has been unleashed against the foundations of Palestinian society and identity.
UN warns of ‘catastrophic’ human rights crisis in Myanmar as violence and economic collapse deepen
- UN News
Myanmar’s spiralling human rights crisis – fuelled by relentless military violence, systemic impunity and economic collapse – has left civilians caught in the crossfire of an increasingly brutal conflict, according to a new report by the UN human rights office (OHCHR).
Top marks for Lebanon schools project helping marginalised kids
- UN News
An inclusive education programme in Lebanon is getting top marks from teachers and students, especially children with disabilities who are often the most marginalised.
The Largest Multi-Billion Dollar Deal in US History – & a Potential 51st American State?
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, May 23 (IPS) - When US President Donald Trump offered to declare neighboring Canada as America’s 51st state, the Canadians vehemently rejected the proposal.
“We don’t want to be part of America,” was the rallying cry. And the short-lived offer was shot down in flames.
Diplomats prepare ground for June conference on two-State solution for Israel and Palestine
- UN News
Diplomats convened at UN Headquarters in New York on Friday to lay the groundwork for a crucial international conference in June, aimed at advancing global efforts towards achieving a two-State solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Guterres calls on Israel to accept UN’s ‘detailed, principled’ aid plan for Gaza
- UN News
The UN Secretary-General on Friday outlined a five-stage plan to provide lifesaving aid to the stricken population of Gaza, making clear the organization will not take part in any scheme that fails to respect international law or basic humanitarian principles.
Syrians face staggering needs amid insecurity and healthcare crisis
- UN News
Millions of people in Syria continue to face mortal danger from unexploded munitions, disease and malnutrition and more international support is urgently required, senior UN aid officials said on Friday.
Aid teams highlight growing anxiety in Gaza after food is looted
- UN News
Long-awaited food supplies have been looted in Gaza overnight while being transported to desperate communities in the war-torn enclave, UN aid teams reported on Friday.
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