insert_link Africa UN Warns of Escalating Sudan Crisis And Famine Threat UN human rights chief Volker Turk has warned of a worsening crisis in Sudan, citing the risk of escalating war and mass starvation. Reuters says his statement follows the UN World Food Programme's suspension of aid in a famine-stricken North Darfur camp due to rising violence. Addressing the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Turk described Sudan as a "powder keg" on the brink of chaos, with the highest risk yet […] today28 February, 2025
Uncategorized US calls for immediate truce as violence escalates in Goma, DRC MONUSCO/Kevin Jordan The United States has called for an immediate truce in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as the city of Goma struggles under the ongoing assault by M23 rebels. A top United Nations official has warned that the situation is rapidly deteriorating, with hospitals overwhelmed, dead bodies in the streets, and a sharp increase in sexual violence, rape, and looting. Secretary of State Marco Rubio […] today29 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Women victimised by RSF in Sudan conflict Several women have taken their lives after being raped by paramilitary fighters during the civil war in Sudan's Gezira state. According to the BBC, the Rapid Support Forces continue their advance in the territory but RSF has denied UN accusations linking them to increased sexual violence, claiming the allegations are unsupported. The head of the UN World Food Programme, Cindy McCain visited the aid hub in Port Sudan this week […] today31 October, 2024
insert_link Oshiwambo Ovanamaumbo moshitopolwa sha Kunene no Hangwena tava kapewa oikulya yoshikukuta Ovanamaumbo vedulife po 4,000 moshitopolwa sha Kunene no Ohangwena ota vakapewa omakwafo oikulya yoshikukuta moule weehani 6 dilikomesho. Eshi osheya konima eshi oprograma yoikulya mounyuni koshi yehangano loiwana yahangana opamwe neyambidido lepangelo la Japan kwalopotwa layandja oshimaliwa shee N$9 million opo shikwafele oporogama yomakwafelo oikulya yoshikukuta. Eyambidido okwa teelelika likayandje oikulya koshiwana oshoyo koimuna okudja moitopolwa yatumbulwa. Oo eli omu Ambassador wa Japan mo Namibia Hisao Nishimaki, pefimbo loshiindingili tapopi […] today19 September, 2024
insert_link World UN suspends Gaza staff movement after attack The United Nations World Food Programme has temporarily suspended the movement of its staff in the Gaza Strip. This comes after its team came under fire near an Israeli checkpoint while two of its armoured vehicles were escorting a convoy of lorries with humanitarian aid. UN spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, says increasing violence compromises the ability to deliver life-saving assistance. The UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Wednesday condemned […] today29 August, 2024
