insert_link World UN Special Rapporteurs call for sanctions against Israel Four independent human rights experts have called on the international community to sanction Israel's conduct of hostilities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The four Special UN Rapporteurs have consistently spoken out about the war in Gaza and what they call Israel's impunity. Our correspondent is Jody Jacobs reporting from the United Nations in New York. todayDecember 13, 2024 17
insert_link World UN General Assembly votes in favor of a ceasefire in Gaza The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly voted in favour of a ceasefire in Gaza. While this vote is not legally binding, it's a strong political signal. The United States has once again voted against the ceasefire. Our correspondent from where the UN is headquartred is Jody Jacobs in New York: todayDecember 12, 2024 10
insert_link World UNRWA suspends aid deliveries to Gaza The United Nation’s agency for Palestinian refugees, Unrwa, has suspended aid deliveries through Kerem Shalom, the main crossing point for humanitarian aid into Gaza. On Saturday armed gangs attacked a humanitarian convoy. Unrwa head, Philippe Lazzarini, says the delivery of humanitarian aid must never be dangerous or turn into an ordeal. He has called on Israel to ensure aid flows into Gaza safely. todayDecember 2, 2024 12
insert_link World U.S vetoes Security Council resolution on Gaza The United States has once again used its veto to block a Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Washington says it could support the text claiming Hamas would have seen it as a vindication. But council members have harshly criticised the US saying this is another indication that it has no intention of bringing an end to the war. Jody Jacobs reports from the United […] todayNovember 21, 2024 15
insert_link 1 Oshiwambo Trump audaneka taka eta ombili moilyolongo youshilo wopokati Omupresident mupe opo ahoololwa mo America Donald Trump okwa udaneka taka eta ombili yaalushe konghalo yoita yadidilikwa moilyolongo youshilo wopokati. Shelikwatelela koshikundaneki sho AP, oshati Trump pefimbo ali eli metifa loikonga yaye yomahoololo noikundaneki mu April neudo, okwali adaneka kutya ngee okwa hoololwa ota kaalula ombili noku loteka omadipao ovanhu moita yadidilikwa mo Gaza, ashike okwati nande ongaho ita shikakala oshinima shipu okushininga. Trump okwa teelelika aka kwatele komesho oshilongo […] todayNovember 7, 2024 7 1
insert_link World Worrying UN report predicts increase in starvation across the world A new United Nations report indicates catastrophic levels of acute food insecurity bordering on starvation in five countries around the world. The World Food Programme together with the Food and Agriculture Organization released its findings on Thursday, with Gaza, Sudan and Haiti topping the list of countries it predicts people will starve to death. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayNovember 1, 2024 12
insert_link World UN report accuses Israel of targeting Gaza’s healthcare The Chairperson of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and Israel, presented the commission's latest investigative report to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, 31 October 2024. Navi Pillay and her team, appointed by the UN Human Rights Council, determined that Israel has implemented a policy aimed at destroying Gaza's healthcare system as part of a larger offensive, committing war crimes, […] todayOctober 31, 2024 30
insert_link Africa ANC reaffirms support for Palestinians The ANC, South Africa's former ruling party, has reaffirmed its support for the Palestinian people during the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In a media address in Boksburg, ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula called on the international community to condemn the violence against Palestinians and in Lebanon, urging for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid. Meanwhile, the Israeli Defence Force has defended its continued operations in northern Gaza, […] todayOctober 30, 2024 24
insert_link South Africa South Africa Submits Evidence to ICJ on Alleged Israeli Genocide Against Palestinians The S.A Presidency says they've has submitted evidence to the International Court of Justice at the Hague in the Netherlands, regarding alleged genocide by Israel against Palestinians in Gaza. This submission includes a memorial with over 750 pages detailing claims that Israel has violated the Genocide Convention. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says the evidence accuses Israel of harming Palestinians through military actions, denying them humanitarian aid, and creating conditions for […] todayOctober 29, 2024 16