Russian strikes on Ukraine ports ‘further blow to global food security’ — Global Issues

Russian strikes on Ukraine ports ‘further blow to global food security’ — Global Issues

Ms. DiCarlo strongly condemned the aerial strikes this week on the ports in Odesa, Chornomorsk and Mykolaiv, which destroyed critical infrastructure and killed or injured civilians. The attacks followed Russia’s decision on Monday to effectively end the Black Sea Initiative, the UN-brokered accord that facilitated Ukrainian grain and foodstuffs to…

Ukrainian ‘city of heroes’ plans post-invasion future — Global Issues

Ukrainian ‘city of heroes’ plans post-invasion future — Global Issues

Alexander Senkevich, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, spoke to UN News about reconstruction efforts and the role of the United Nations amidst the threat of ongoing shelling. “We were bombed for 230 days, 159 people died, and 750 were injured. A lot of the city was destroyed because there was shelling…

‘We cannot work under the barrel of a gun,’ UN relief chief says — Global Issues

‘We cannot work under the barrel of a gun,’ UN relief chief says — Global Issues

“For three months now, the people of Sudan have endured unspeakable suffering amid violence that is tearing their country apart,” Martin Griffiths, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, said in a statement. “As the conflict enters its fourth month, the battle lines are hardening, making it ever…

OHCHR ‘very concerned’ over disproportionate use of force against protesters — Global Issues

OHCHR ‘very concerned’ over disproportionate use of force against protesters — Global Issues

The demonstrations began over what many Kenyans view as unfair tax hikes and rising inflation in the country, according to news reports. OHCHR Spokesperson Jeremy Laurance issued a statement condemning the violence, expressing concern over “allegations of unnecessary or disproportionate use of force, including the use of firearms, by police”….

Security Council urged to address ‘most silenced and least condemned crime’ — Global Issues

Security Council urged to address ‘most silenced and least condemned crime’ — Global Issues

“Every new wave of warfare brings with it a rising tide of human tragedy, including new waves of war’s oldest, most silenced and least condemned crime,” she said. The Council meeting to examine implementation of its resolutions on conflict-related sexual violence was convened by the United Kingdom, which holds the…

UN rights chief calls for probe after 87 bodies found in mass grave — Global Issues

UN rights chief calls for probe after 87 bodies found in mass grave — Global Issues

The victims, who included members of the Masalit ethnic community, were allegedly killed last month by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militia, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said, citing credible information. Local people were forced to dispose of the bodies in a mass grave outside the regional…

Emergency seed distribution campaign underway as fighting continues — Global Issues

Emergency seed distribution campaign underway as fighting continues — Global Issues

The agency plans to reach and assist over one million vulnerable farmers and their families, estimated at around five million people. Combatting the crisis The fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and powerful Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, originates from the collapse of a 2022 power-sharing agreement between the…