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In Beirut, Guterres demands end to Middle East war: Civilians ‘deserve to live without fear’
- UN News
The UN Secretary-General on Saturday called on the international community to intensify support for the Government and people of Lebanon, warning that the south of the country “risks being turned into a wasteland.”
World News in Brief: Attacks on synagogues, Syria’s continuing rights violations, shocking abuse of women during childbirth
- UN News
The first two weeks of March have seen a surge in violent attacks and acts of intimidation targeting synagogues and Jewish institutions across North America and Europe.
Myanmar at a ‘crossroads’: The world must not forsake civilians there, urges UN expert
- UN News
More than five years after Myanmar’s military coup, international resolve to hold the junta accountable must not weaken, an independent human rights expert warned on Friday, as escalating violence and growing humanitarian needs push millions of civilians deeper into crisis.
Middle East war: Women in Lebanon forced to give birth on roadside
- UN News
As the UN Secretary-General touched down in Beirut on Friday in solidarity with the people of Lebanon, UN agencies highlighted the dangers for civilians and particularly pregnant women and migrant workers, amid ongoing airstrikes and rocket fire between Hezbollah fighters and Israel.
MIDDLE EAST LIVE 13 March: Displacement and civilian casualties mount across region
- UN News
Escalating hostilities across the Middle East continue to drive civilian casualties, mass displacement and mounting humanitarian needs. Fighting along the Israel-Lebanon border has intensified, while millions across the region face growing risks from disrupted health services, overcrowded shelters and strained aid operations. UN agencies warn that children and vulnerable families are bearing the brunt as the conflict deepens and regional stability remains under severe pressure. Stay with us for live updates from across the UN system. App users can follow coverage here.
Venezuela’s repressive State apparatus ‘intact’ despite leadership change
- UN News
Venezuela’s repressive State apparatus remains operational despite the seizure of former President Nicolás Maduro by United States forces on 3 January, according to independent UN human rights investigators.
Aid operations strained across Middle East: WFP seeks $200 million to sustain food assistance
- UN News
Rising food prices, growing displacement and disruptions to global supply routes are placing millions of people across the Middle East at greater risk of hunger, according to the World Food Programme (WFP), which warns that the humanitarian system is struggling to keep pace with expanding needs.
World News in Brief: Deadly drone attacks in Sudan, violence against women in the spotlight, more clashes in DR Congo
- UN News
UN human rights chief Volker Türk said on Thursday he was appalled by the devastating impact on civilians of increasing drone attacks in Sudan, amid reports that more than 200 civilians have been killed by drones since 4 March alone, in the Kordofan region and White Nile state.
With Middle East ‘pushed to breaking point’, UN chief urges ceasefire, return to diplomacy
- UN News
The UN chief on Thursday urged all combatants to cease hostilities in the Middle East, uphold international law, protect civilians and make an immediate return to the negotiating table.
Russia deportation of Ukraine children is crime against humanity: independent probe
- UN News
Scores of Ukrainian children are still missing after being deported far and wide across Russia and occupied territories while their families continue to search for them, human rights investigators said on Thursday.
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