Civilians bear ‘unbearable’ toll amid ‘unrelenting’ attacks — Global Issues

Civilians bear ‘unbearable’ toll amid ‘unrelenting’ attacks — Global Issues

On Thursday, 5 October, an attack in the village of Hroza in the Kharkiv region resulted in the deaths of at least 52 people, including one child. This incident marked one of the deadliest attacks on civilians since Russia’s invasion in February last year. Less than 24 hours later, the…

Civilians bear ‘unbearable’ toll amid ‘unrelenting’ attacks — Global Issues

Displacement in Gaza and Israel, Afghan earthquake response — Global Issues

Over 120,000 people have been internally displaced in Gaza due to concerns over their protection and the destruction of homes, said UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, speaking in New York. The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, UNRWA, is sheltering roughly 137,000 people in 83 of its schools across…

Civilians bear ‘unbearable’ toll amid ‘unrelenting’ attacks — Global Issues

UN engages parties as Security Council meets — Global Issues

As the 15-member Council prepared to meet, UN agencies were reporting that hundreds of people have been killed and thousands injured following the early Saturday morning rocket fire into Israel by Palestinian militants. The ensuing Israeli response to the Hamas attacks included airstrikes in Gaza, where the UN agency operating…

Civilians bear ‘unbearable’ toll amid ‘unrelenting’ attacks — Global Issues

Aid efforts rapidly expand as post-quake death toll rises — Global Issues

“The United Nations and our partners in Afghanistan are coordinating with the de facto authorities to swiftly assess needs and provide emergency assistance,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said. UN agencies, partners, and the de facto authorities continued to mount emergency operations. Initial assessments indicated that the 6.3 magnitude quake that…

Civilians bear ‘unbearable’ toll amid ‘unrelenting’ attacks — Global Issues

Planning the post-invasion return of citizens to Ukraine — Global Issues

It’s estimated that 4.5 million more workers may be needed over the next decade in the labour force. UN News asked Michael Newson, Senior Programme Coordinator for Migration and Sustainable Development at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Kyiv, Ukraine, about how people could be encouraged back home. Michael…

UN launches urgent appeal to help refugees fleeing Karabakh — Global Issues

UN launches urgent appeal to help refugees fleeing Karabakh — Global Issues

“We call upon the international community to urgently support refugees and their hosts,” said Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees. “International support is crucial to sustain this welcome and to enable us to respond to immediate needs and to also build upon the resilience of this population.” Following the…

UN agencies call on Pakistan to protect Afghan refugees — Global Issues

UN agencies call on Pakistan to protect Afghan refugees — Global Issues

Amid a “severe humanitarian crisis”, Afghanistan currently faces several human rights challenges, particularly for women and girls, according to the UN. Pakistan’s new plans would have “serious implications” for all who have been forced to leave the country and may face serious protection risks upon their return, the UN refugee…

Earthquake kills at least 100 in Herat, Afghanistan — Global Issues

Earthquake kills at least 100 in Herat, Afghanistan — Global Issues

Initial assessments indicate that the 6.3 magnitude quake caused deaths across eight villages, with a further 500 people injured, according to the latest update from UN humanitarian office (OCHA), which reported that it destroyed 465 houses and damaged another 135. Mahal Wadakah was the worst affected village. Rescuers search collapsed…

Middle East crisis, Afghan quake, Karabakh refugee appeal — Global Issues

Middle East crisis, Afghan quake, Karabakh refugee appeal — Global Issues

UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep concerns for the civilian population, urging maximum restraint and that “all diplomatic efforts” are made “to avoid a wider conflagration”. Dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries continued to be reported during the day, including from rocket fire by Palestinian militants in Israeli cities…

UN officials strongly condemn deadly attacks in Israel — Global Issues

UN officials strongly condemn deadly attacks in Israel — Global Issues

“I vehemently condemn this morning’s multi-front assault against Israeli towns and cities near the Gaza Strip and barrage of rockets reaching across central Israel by Hamas militants,” said Tor Wennesland, the UN’s Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process. Reports of hostages “These events have resulted in horrific scenes…