Aug 22 Syrian civil war death toll exceeds 190,000, U.N. reports By Ayan Sheikh The United Nations human rights office announced Friday that the number of people killed since the start of the Syrian civil war in 2011 has more than doubled, with more than 190,000 people reported killed. Continue reading
Aug 15 Watch Fighting, waterborne disease plague South Sudanese displaced during rainy season By PBS News Hour Eight months of civil war in South Sudan has forced more than 1.5 million people out of their homes. Even those who found shelter in United Nations camps around the country endure desperate living situations, made worse by the country’s… Continue watching
Aug 01 Watch After cease-fire collapses, Israel moves deeper into Gaza to search for missing soldier By PBS News Hour Fighting between Israel and Hamas escalated again when a planned cease-fire failed within two hours of implementation. Israel’s defense forces spokesman charged Hamas broke the truce when militants attacked Israeli forces while they were dismantling tunnels, and reportedly abducted an… Continue watching
Jul 31 Watch Are Israel and Hamas violating international laws of war? By PBS News Hour The UN human rights commissioner accused both Israel and Hamas of committing war crimes in their ongoing conflict. Judy Woodruff gets debate on the lawfulness of their tactics from retired Lt. Col. Gary Solis of the George Washington University and… Continue watching
Jul 31 Watch UN human rights chief accuses Israel, Hamas of war crimes By PBS News Hour Mosques were once again a target for Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, while another strike reduced homes to a debris-filled crater. Meanwhile, warning sirens blared in Israel, where the military said that Hamas had fired more than 60 rockets. The UN… Continue watching
Jul 30 Watch News Wrap: Palestinian death toll rises after strikes on Gaza market, UN school By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, the shelling of a United Nations school in Gaza drew widespread condemnation, including from the White House. Israeli defense spokesman Peter Lerner said his country’s forces acted only in response to a mortar shell launched… Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch Netanyahu: Israel should prepare for 'prolonged campaign' in Gaza By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jul 24 Watch UN school compound in Gaza hit by deadly strike By PBS News Hour Emergency workers rushed victims to the hospital after a series of explosions blasted a UN school compound in northern Gaza. The Palestinian Red Crescent and Hamas blamed Israeli tank fire, while Israel said Hamas rocket fire might be responsible. Meanwhile,… Continue watching
Jul 24 Syria welcomes new UN envoy as violence continues in the country By Ayan Sheikh Syria’s foreign ministry welcomed a newly appointed U.N. peace envoy but demanded he show “objectivity and integrity” while pursuing his mission in the troubled country. Continue reading
Jul 24 Israeli strike on UN facility kills at least 15 people By Anna Christiansen Israeli forces shelled a U.N.-run school compound in the northern Gaza Strip on Thursday, killing at least 15 people and injuring at least 150 more, Gaza health officials said. Continue reading