insert_link Health / Medical Gaza health system on the brink of collapse The World Health Organisation says the health system in Gaza is on the brink of collapse. According to a WHO health emergency officer, the organisation needs more aid and medical supplies to assist with the unfolding "catastrophe". Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayJanuary 18, 2024 39
insert_link Opinion Pieces At Davos Forum, Secretary-General Warns of Global Norms Collapsing, Highlights Need to Rebuild Trust, Reform Governance UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland: Thank you very much for your warm welcome. It’s good to be back — to be back and to see Davos highlighting the global crisis in trust. I believe this crisis is the direct result of a paradox facing our world. In the face of the serious, even existential threats posed by runaway climate chaos, and the […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 11
insert_link World UN Begs for Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine as War Hits Two-Year Mark A Ukrainian rescuing a cat amid fatal missile attacks by Russia, Jan. 2, 2024. The United Nations launched a humanitarian appeal of $4.2 billion for Ukrainians inside and outside the country for the year. “But we beg today,” said Martin Griffiths, the UN humanitarian relief chief, “please don’t walk away from Ukraine.” DEFENSE OF UKRAINE/LIBEROV By Michelle Langrand via PassBlue The United Nations launched an appeal on Jan. 15 for […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 15
insert_link Opinion Pieces Give Peace a Chance in Yemen Despite Regional Violence A screen grab of a Houthi video capturing the militia’s seizure of the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the Red Sea, Nov. 19, 2023. The Houthis still control the ship. As violence between the rebels and certain Western countries rises, the author writes that the Omani-led peace deal for Yemen is still viable. EMILY SCHRADER/TWITTER By Arwa Mokdad via PassBlue The relentless bombardment in Gaza by Israel Defense Forces is […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 4
insert_link World UN Secretary General condemns ‘collective punishment’ of Palestinians UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern about the "unprecedented" level of civilian casualties and the "catastrophic" humanitarian conditions in Gaza. Guterres was addressing reporters in New York on Monday, where he once again called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the enclave. Jody Jacobs reports from New York. todayJanuary 16, 2024 26
insert_link World U.S. shoots down Houthi missile The United States has shot down a missile fired by Houthi rebels at one of its warships in the Red Sea. On Monday, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is telling MPs about his decision to join air strikes with Washington. Former UK national security adviser and ambassador to the UN Mark Lyall-Grant says it's a difficult balance. Meanwhile, United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has called on all parties involved in […] todayJanuary 15, 2024 20
insert_link Africa More than 30 killed in strikes on Sudan capital: NGO Fighting between rival Sudanese forces including air strikes on the capital Khartoum have killed at least 33 civilians, pro-democracy lawyers said overnight to Friday. Sudan has been gripped by nearly nine months of war pitting army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan against his former deputy, paramilitary commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo. The war has claimed at least 12,190 lives according to a conservative estimate by the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 26
insert_link Uncategorized Dennis Francis, General Assembly President, Wants to Help Small States. Here’s How. Dennis Francis, president of the United Nations General Assembly for the 78th sesssion, photographed in his office, overlooking the East River, on Dec. 21, 2023. A quarter of the way into his yearlong tenure, the Caribbean diplomat has shifted his priorities because of the Israel-Hamas war, but he remains focused on sustainable development and enabling small states to use the multilateral system to their advantage. Some of them, he said, […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 5
insert_link World Palestinian observer welcomes South Africa’s ICC move against Israel The Palestinian Observer mission to the United Nations has welcomed the move by South Africa to haul Israel before the International Court of Justice. South Africa filed the lawsuit accusing Israel of genocide in its war on Gaza. It's seeking an order from the court to stop the brutal military assault that has killed more than twenty thousand Palestinians. Palestinian Observer, Riyad Mansour says South African papers filed with the […] todayJanuary 10, 2024 10
