Palestinian Arabs
The international community has criticized Israel's war in Gaza, condemning the "inhumane killing" of Palestinians and the "drip feeding of aid" to those in need. A joint statement from a group of 25 Western countries, including Britain, France, and Canada, called for an immediate
Palestinian Arabs
Violence erupted in Gaza yesterday as a massive crowd of Palestinians, desperate for aid, mobbed a UN convoy carrying food, leading to the deaths of at least 79 people and dozens more injured, according to the Hamas-run ministry of health. The incident has been described as the deadliest single event
Civilian casualties
The devastating war in Gaza has unleashed a wave of radicalization that threatens not only the region but also the world. Israeli actions, justified as a necessary response to Hamas aggression, have instead fueled the growth of extremist ideologies, leading to a suspected increase in terrorist recruitment. UN reports and
Human rights
The UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk has expressed deep concerns over reports of civilian casualties resulting from Israeli occupation airstrikes on Syrian territories. Turk emphasized the need for immediate action to prevent further violence and protect civilians. He stressed that such attacks must cease, and those responsible for human
Human rights
Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has expressed deep concern over the killing of dozens of civilians in Sudan's Kordofan region. The High Commissioner deplored the killing of at least 60 civilians by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Kordofan&
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The Sudan conflict has worsened significantly, with the United Nations human rights office verifying the killing of at least 60 civilians in North Kordofan's Bara locality by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have also carried out airstrikes, killing at least 23 civilians and
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As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens, the United Nations is urging Israel to lift restrictions on aid operations in the Strip, allowing UN-led delivery mechanisms to resume, and stressing the urgent need for both the release of hostages and a ceasefire. The crisis has resulted in the deaths of
Civilian casualties
The Israeli Defence Forces are carrying out an "industrial-scale slaughter" in Gaza, backed by foreign funding and weapons. The onslaught has resulted in a staggering number of civilian casualties, with children, babies, and the elderly being disproportionately affected. The deliberate targeting of hospitals, schools, and residential areas has
Human rights
The escalating attacks in Ukraine by Russian forces have resulted in the deaths of at least 139 civilians and injuries to 791 people in July alone, according to the UN human rights office, OHCHR. The attacks are not limited to active combat zones, with damage reported in multiple regions across
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The humanitarian crisis in Haiti is worsening due to ongoing violence and insecurity, with over 5.7 million people estimated to be food insecure, and only 38% of the population reachable by humanitarian aid efforts. In Myanmar, intensifying conflict has impeded humanitarian aid, with an estimated one in three people
Human rights
The conflict in Ukraine has escalated to alarming levels, with the Russian Federation's intensified attacks on civilians resulting in a significant increase in civilian casualties. The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has released a report documenting the
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The United Nations has documented a significant increase in civilian casualties in Ukraine, with 232 people killed and 1,343 wounded in June, marking a three-year high since Russia's invasion in February 2022. The surge in long-range missile and drone strikes has brought death and destruction to civilians
