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After vetoing three prior UN resolutions on Gaza, US sees its own ceasefire proposal rejected
Middle East
March 23, 2024
After vetoing three prior UN resolutions on Gaza, US sees its own ceasefire proposal rejected
CNN — A United Nations Security Council resolution proposed by the United States calling for a ceasefire tied to the…
Acute malnutrition doubles within one month among children in northern Gaza, according to UNICEF
Middle East
March 16, 2024
Acute malnutrition doubles within one month among children in northern Gaza, according to UNICEF
The United Nations agency for children on Friday reported an increase in acute malnutrition rates among children in the northern…
United Nation’s special envoy arrives in Israel to investigate allegations against Gaza aid agency
Middle East
March 11, 2024
United Nation’s special envoy arrives in Israel to investigate allegations against Gaza aid agency
The representative leading a United Nation’s investigation into allegations against its relief agency in Gaza has arrived in Israel, the…
UN agency accuses Israel of detaining, coercing staffers into false confessions about ties to Hamas
Middle East
March 5, 2024
UN agency accuses Israel of detaining, coercing staffers into false confessions about ties to Hamas
Tel Aviv, Israel CNN — The UN agency for Palestinian refugees on Monday accused Israel of detaining and torturing some…
UN human rights chief warns Gaza is like a “powder keg” that could spark a wider regional war
Middle East
March 4, 2024
UN human rights chief warns Gaza is like a “powder keg” that could spark a wider regional war
Volker Turk, the United Nations human rights chief, likened the situation in Gaza to a “powder keg” that could spark…
UN experts demand investigation into claims Israeli forces killed, raped and sexually assaulted Palestinian women and girls
Middle East
February 20, 2024
UN experts demand investigation into claims Israeli forces killed, raped and sexually assaulted Palestinian women and girls
CNN — United Nations experts have called for an investigation into what they described as “credible allegations of egregious human…
Egypt plays vital role in supporting Palestinian cause and resolving Gaza crisis: UN Spokesperson
Features/Interviews
February 20, 2024
Egypt plays vital role in supporting Palestinian cause and resolving Gaza crisis: UN Spokesperson
Sitting down for an exclusive interview with Al-Masry Al-Youm at the United Nations headquarters in New York, the spokesperson for…
Arab group intends to introduce new Gaza ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council
Middle East
February 15, 2024
Arab group intends to introduce new Gaza ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council
Arab countries at the United Nations are preparing to introduce a Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza,…
UN raises alarm over escalating tensions in Senegal after election delay
World
February 14, 2024
UN raises alarm over escalating tensions in Senegal after election delay
CNN — The United Nations is “deeply concerned” about the tense situation in Senegal, following the suspension of the country’s presidential…
Internet blackout hits Sudan as UN appeals for $4.1 billion to ease ‘epic suffering’ caused by war
Middle East
February 12, 2024
Internet blackout hits Sudan as UN appeals for $4.1 billion to ease ‘epic suffering’ caused by war
CNN — Internet connectivity was shut down for a third day in Sudan amid ongoing clashes between the Sudanese army and…