Feb 17 U.S. envoy says Israel has not shown evidence that Hamas is diverting UN aid in Gaza By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Israel has not presented specific evidence for its claim that Hamas is diverting U.N. aid, and its recent targeted killings of Gaza police commanders safeguarding truck convoys have made it “virtually impossible” to distribute the goods safely, a top U.S. Continue reading
Feb 16 Top UN court rejects South Africa's request for urgent measures to safeguard Rafah By Associated Press The International Court of Justice last month ordered Israel to do all it can to prevent death, destruction and any acts of genocide in Gaza, but stopped short of ordering an end to the military offensive that has laid waste… Continue reading
Feb 14 UN chief warns climate chaos and food crises threaten global peace: 'Empty bellies fuel unrest' By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told a high-level U,N. meeting Tuesday that climate disasters imperil food production and "empty bellies fuel unrest."… Continue reading
Feb 12 Landmark report details how human activities can disrupt animal migrations By Bella Isaacs-Thomas Habitat destruction, pollution, unsustainable hunting and fishing, and climate change are among the ways people are disrupting routes migratory species traverse each year, pushing some to the brink of extinction. Continue reading
Feb 05 UN food agency says it has reports of people dying from starvation amid the conflict in Sudan By Jack Jeffery, Associated Press The U.N. food agency says it has received reports of people dying from starvation in Sudan, where raging fighting between rival generals is hampering the distribution of aid and food supplies to those most hungry. Continue reading
Feb 05 Europe may see new influx of migrants if conflict in Sudan persists, UN refugee chief says By Tom Odula, Associated Press More than 9 million people are thought to be displaced in Sudan and 1.5 million refugees have fled the country in months of clashes between the Sudanese military and paramilitary forces. Continue reading
Feb 02 UN expert says more needs to be done to address human rights abuses in the Philippines By Jim Gomez, Associated Press A U.N. expert says steps have been taken under Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to address human rights abuses such as the killings of journalists and rights activists. Continue reading
Feb 02 In Ukraine's genocide case against Russia, the UN's top court says it has jurisdiction By Mike Corder, Associated Press The United Nations' top court said Friday it has jurisdiction to rule on a request by Ukraine for a declaration that Kyiv is not responsible for genocide. Continue reading
Jan 29 Document spells out allegations against 12 UN employees Israel says participated in Oct. 7 Hamas attack By Tia Goldenberg, Najib Jobain, Jack Jeffery, Associated Press The allegations against staffers with the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees prompted Western countries to freeze funds vital for the body, which is a lifeline for desperate Palestinians in Gaza. Continue reading
Jan 29 What is UNRWA, the U.N. aid agency Israel accuses of having militant links? By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees employs thousands of staffers and provides vital aid and services to millions of people across the Middle East. In Gaza, it has been the main supplier of food, water and shelter to civilians during… Continue reading