WHO strongly condemns deadly attack in Somalia — Global Issues

WHO strongly condemns deadly attack in Somalia — Global Issues

The attack occurred on Friday and left more than 10 people injured at the beachside hotel in Somalia’s capital, the UN health agency reported. Media reports indicated that the incident took place over several hours and involved armed perpetrators. “We condemn all attacks on innocent civilians and humanitarian aid workers…

Tanzanian peacekeepers to be repatriated following abuse allegations — Global Issues

Tanzanian peacekeepers to be repatriated following abuse allegations — Global Issues

UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told correspondents that the decision to send the unit home had been made by the Secretariat in New York, following consultations with the peacekeeping mission in CAR, MINUSCA. ‘Credible evidence’ “The decision comes after a preliminary investigation which found credible evidence that 11 members of the…

UN strongly condemns attack on peacekeepers in Mali, which leaves one dead — Global Issues

UN strongly condemns attack on peacekeepers in Mali, which leaves one dead — Global Issues

In a statement, the head of the UN peacekeeping mission in the country (MINUSMA), El-Ghassim WANE, described the attack on the security patrol in Ber town, in the Timbuktu region, as a “cowardly act”. “This tragic loss is a stark reminder of the risks that our peacekeepers face while working…

UN relief chief outlines three-phase response plan to Ukraine dam disaster — Global Issues

UN relief chief outlines three-phase response plan to Ukraine dam disaster — Global Issues

“We need to focus on an emergency response right now”, he said, highlighting a three-step plan to provide humanitarian assistance to all Ukrainians impacted, who have faced more than one year of war following Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. “We need to save people and get them to places…

UN ‘committed to reaching all Ukrainians in need’, says top aid official — Global Issues

UN ‘committed to reaching all Ukrainians in need’, says top aid official — Global Issues

Denise Brown, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, offered reassurance to Dmytro Kuleba that UN agencies and other humanitarian partners have been delivering water, food and cash to those displaced or suffering the impact of the dam breach, and collapse of the crucial hydroelectric plant in the southeast region near the city…

‘Robust’ cooperation with Arab League can quell conflict in the region — Global Issues

‘Robust’ cooperation with Arab League can quell conflict in the region — Global Issues

“Together we can achieve what neither organization can achieve on its own,” she said, presenting the UN Secretary-General’s latest report on the important collaboration. Recent strains on multilateralism have seen trust in institutions and processes sorely tested, most recently by the uneven response to the COVID-19 crisis, she said. “Defiance…

UN investigative team outlines findings around ISIL chemical weapons use — Global Issues

UN investigative team outlines findings around ISIL chemical weapons use — Global Issues

Senior officials with the UN Investigative Team promoting accountability for ISIL crimes, UNITAD, presented some of their findings to Member States meeting at UN Headquarters in New York. For the past five years, UNITAD has been gathering evidence of crimes committed during ISIL’s self-proclaimed caliphate from June 2014 to December…

Lack of clean water, spread of disease, major risks — Global Issues

Lack of clean water, spread of disease, major risks — Global Issues

Homes have been flooded, forcing many to leave, and access to water, specifically clean water, is emerging as a major challenge. In an interview with UN News, International Organization for Migration (IOM) spokesperson Olivia Headon, speaking from Kyiv, said the agency along with other humanitarian partners, had been rushing clean…