Genocide
Over the past year, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has reached a boiling point, with 1200 people killed and 251 taken hostage by Hamas in a series of attacks that began on October 7, 2023. In response, the Israeli government has carried out a massive retaliation campaign, killing an estimated 42,000
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The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution, presented by Palestine and cosponsored by Pakistan and other countries, that demands Israel end its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory within 12 months. The resolution garnered significant support, with 124 countries voting in favor, while 43 countries abstained, and 15
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Syria has been plagued by a decades-long humanitarian and political crisis, with the situation worsening over the years. Despite the catastrophic earthquakes in February 2023, the country continues to struggle with displacement, human suffering, and damaged infrastructure. The United Nations has emphasized the need for a definitive end to the
Computer crimes
United Nations member states on Thursday approved a treaty targeting cybercrime, the body's first such text, despite fierce opposition from human rights activists and tech companies who warned of potential surveillance dangers. After three years of negotiations, the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime was adopted by consensus and
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As the cycle of violence-induced displacement continues to plague the Gaza Strip, it has become increasingly difficult for residents to access the assistance they need. The relentless hostilities and recurring evacuation orders force displacement, making it challenging for humanitarian partners to provide essential services. The situation has been exacerbated by
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Andrea De Domenico, the top United Nations humanitarian official for the Palestinian territories, delivered his final briefing to journalists at UN Headquarters in New York after his visa was not renewed by the Israeli authorities. Reflecting on his time in the region, he noted that the UN Secretary-General's
Arab-Israeli conflicts
The United Nation's highest court has issued a landmark advisory opinion, declaring Israel's occupation of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, as unlawful. The ruling was in response to a request by the UN General Assembly to examine the legal consequences of
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The International Court of Justice has delivered a decisive blow to Israel's presence in the occupied Palestinian territories, declaring it unlawful and calling for an immediate end to settlement construction. In a sweeping condemnation, the court's 15-judge panel pointed to a long list of policies that
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Workers delivering relief to northern Gaza now face additional challenges in coordinating with Israeli authorities before passing through military checkpoints, according to UN humanitarians. The routine difficulties of working in an active conflict, including access constraints and fuel restrictions, have been compounded by an ongoing power blackout and lack of
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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for a renewed focus on finding a political solution to the ongoing crisis in Gaza. The international community has been grappling with the severe circumstances in Gaza, characterized by persistent conflict, lawlessness, and regional instability. The crisis has led to significant humanitarian concerns,
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The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is on the brink of collapse, warned UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' representative Courtenay Rattray, as the Middle East conflict continues to spiral out of control. The region has seen a significant escalation in violence, with nearly two million people displaced, and many
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Paul, an explosive ordnance disposal officer from MAG, has been assisting in the safe passage of vital humanitarian convoys in Gaza, supporting 25 convoys with between 60-100 vehicles delivering essential supplies. He was seconded to the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) and worked closely with UN agencies, including the
