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The Syrian conflict is ongoing as the new transitional authorities face the daunting task of rebuilding the country and bringing perpetrators of human rights violations to justice. More than 100,000 Syrians are estimated to have been forcibly disappeared, and the transitional authorities have established a National Transitional Authority and
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The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released a report emphasizing the importance of midwifery care in improving maternal and newborn health globally. Expanding and investing in midwifery models of care can be an effective strategy to reduce access barriers and improve health outcomes, particularly in rural or conflict-affected regions. Midwives
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The 76th World Health Assembly convened at the Palais des Nations, bringing together 194 Member States under the theme "One World for Health." The Assembly runs through May 27, with a packed agenda featuring the Pandemic Agreement, a reduced budget proposal, and discussions on climate, conflict, antimicrobial resistance,
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The ongoing conflict in Sudan has resulted in the declaration of famine in multiple regions and displaced over 14.6 million people. UN Relief Chief Tom Fletcher has called on the international community to take urgent action to address the crisis, emphasizing the need for accountability and a significant increase
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The United Nations chief, António Guterres, has called for an immediate halt to the ongoing fighting between Iran and Israel, warning that the region risks descending into a cycle of retaliation after retaliation. With the US intervening in support of Israel's military campaign, which targeted three facilities involved
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered an urgent address to the Security Council on Friday, cautioning that the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran poses a defining moment for global security. As tensions soar, widespread panic, destruction, and loss of life have become increasingly evident. Over 100 targets have been struck
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The United Nations chief has voiced grave alarm over the use of force by the United States against Iran, reiterating that there is no military solution to the crisis. The UN chief's statement came as President Donald Trump delivered a televised address from the White House, announcing that
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Tensions between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have escalated after Iran suspended cooperation with the agency, prompting the withdrawal of international inspectors. This move comes as concerns grow that Iran may be driven to develop a nuclear bomb following Israeli and US strikes on its nuclear facilities.
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The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has reiterated the need for a ban on lethal autonomous weapon systems, citing concerns over their potential to infringe on international humanitarian and human rights laws. Guterres emphasized that human control over the use of force is essential and that machines should not be
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Reports from the region indicate that violence has escalated between Iran and Israel, resulting in significant humanitarian consequences and calls for diplomatic intervention. The United Nations human rights office has urged both sides to de-escalate and engage in urgent diplomatic negotiations to find a way forward. According to the latest
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Weary Palestinians are expressing cautious hope as US-led ceasefire efforts appear to gain momentum, with Israel set to send a negotiating team to talks in Qatar. The move comes after nearly 21 months of war, which has devastated Gaza's agriculture and food sources, leaving millions on the brink
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The United Nations has called for a de-escalation of the conflict between Iran and Israel, warning that further military action risks triggering new displacement in the region. The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, has reported significant movements of people from Tehran and other parts of Iran, with some seeking asylum in
