UN urged to ‘cut ties’ with Myanmar coup leaders after Griffiths visit Civil society groups say UN relief chief’s visit made no substantive progress and lent legitimacy to generals. Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2023
Sanctions, airspace closures hamper UN humanitarian efforts in Niger UN aid agencies scramble to replace depleting aid stocks as regional sanctions start to kick in. Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2023
Russia ‘holding humanity hostage’ over Black Sea grain deal, UN hears Security council session told that world’s poorest and most vulnerable at risk after Russia blocked exports The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2023
Sudan army returns for talks in Jeddah as war enters fourth month Army representatives return to Saudi Arabia for talks with paramilitary rivals, according to reports. Al Jazeera · Jul 15, 2023
Bill Bailey reflects on ‘tough’ Covid stories from NHS workers in new BBC show Bailey is the host of Extraordinary Portraits, which pairs NHS workers with portrait artists. The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023
Kakhovka Dam breach in Ukraine caused economic, agricultural and ecological devastation that will last for years When an explosion breached the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine on June 6, 2023, much analysis focused on near-term impacts, including the flooding of the city of Kherson, threats to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and consequences for Ukrainian military forces’ expected spring offensive against Russian troops. The Conversation · Jul 7, 2023
UN warns that 90% of Syrians are below the poverty line, while millions face cuts in food aid The U.N. humanitarian chief is warning that the 12-year conflict in Syria has pushed 90% of its population below the poverty line and millions face a 40% cut in emergency food aid in July because the $5.4 billion U.N. humanitarian appeal for Syria – the world’s largest – is only… The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023
Fears of environmental disaster mount after Ukraine dam break An estimated 700,000 people are in need of clean water around the Nova Kakhovka dam as Kyiv speaks of ‘ecocide’. Al Jazeera · Jun 16, 2023
Kyiv reports advances as UK says Russian lines breached in some areas – as it happened UK Ministry of Defence says Ukraine has ‘likely made good progress’ in some areas but that progress is ‘slower’ in others The Guardian - AU · Jun 10, 2023
UN aid chief says Ukraine faces `hugely worse' humanitarian situation after the dam rupture The U.N. aid chief says Ukraine faces a “hugely worse” humanitarian situation than before the rupture of the Kakhova dam The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2023
UN warns of 'grave consequences' as Ukrainians flee breached dam About 42,000 people are at risk from flooding in Ukraine after a hydroelectric dam in the Russian-occupied town of Nova Kakhovka was breached in what UN chief Antonio Guterres called a "monumental" catastrophe on a humanitarian, economic and ecological level. Radio France Internationale · Jun 7, 2023
‘Grave consequences’ from devastating Ukraine dam breach: UN The breach of Ukraine's Nova Kakhovka dam is possibly the "most significant incident of damage" since the Russian invasion, a UN boss says. The New Daily · Jun 7, 2023
Ukraine says Nova Kakhovka dam blast will not stop military plans Ukrainian president calls the destruction of the Kakhovka dam an act of ‘mass environmental destruction’ by Russia. Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2023
Russia floundering in ‘mud of lies’ over Kakhovka dam destruction, Ukraine tells UN UN security council meeting discusses disaster as US, UK and French representatives call for an investigation The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: counteroffensive not yet launched, says senior official; UK ‘cannot yet say Russia responsible for dam destruction’ – as it happened Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council dismisses claim counteroffensive has begun; up to 42,000 people at risk following destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam
The Independent UK · May 18, 2023 UN official hopes for breakthrough on Russian food, fertilizer shipments A top U.N. official says he hopes for a breakthrough soon after months of efforts to ensure that Russian food and fertilizer can be shipped to developing countries struggling with high prices
Reuters · May 15, 2023 UN efforts to save Black Sea grain deal to continue in coming days The U.N. aid chief said on Monday efforts will continue in coming days to extend a deal allowing the safe Black Sea export of Ukraine grain, a pact Russia has threatened to quit on May 18 over obstacles to its grain and fertilizer exports.
Al Jazeera · May 7, 2023 Fighting rages in Sudan as mediators seek end to conflict Envoys from warring parties are in Saudi Arabia for talks that mediators hope will bring an end to the conflict.
Radio France Internationale · May 4, 2023 UN admits diplomatic 'failure' as fighting continues in Sudan Gunfire and explosions could be heard in Khartoum for a 20th straight day on Thursday after the latest ceasefire expired on Wednesday. Earlier, UN chief Antonio Guterres acknowledged the international community had "failed" Sudan. The UN refugee agency also reiterated calls for donors to help support the thousands of civilians…
The Independent UK · May 4, 2023 Cleverly: UK’s 30 evacuation flights helped 2,450 people flee Sudan violence The UK’s final flight departed Port Sudan on Wednesday evening.
Evening Standard · May 4, 2023 Warning Sudan could become ‘tragedy of global significance’ as last UK evacuation flight leaves The war in Sudan could become a “tragedy of global significance”, the United Nation’s aid chief has warned, as the last British evacuation flights left the country.
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 4, 2023 UN Warns of ‘Deeply Concerning’ Situation in Sudan UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has described the current situation in Sudan as "deeply concerning," reiterating his warnings of the conflict spreading to neighboring countries. Guterres spoke at a press conference in Nairobi, Kenya, and addressed the developments in Sudan and the clashes that began on April 15 between the Sudanese…
The New Daily · May 4, 2023 UN pressures Sudan’s warring generals after aid looted The UN and other humanitarian agencies are seeking detailed guarantees of safe passage from warring factions in Sudan after six aid trucks were looted.
Reuters · May 3, 2023 UN aid chief wants meetings with Sudan's warring factions within days The United Nations aid chief said on Wednesday he hoped to have face-to-face meetings with Sudan's warring parties within two to three days to secure public guarantees from them for the safe passage of humanitarian assistance.
The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2023 Aid agencies in Sudan plead with factions to allow supplies to reach needy Six trucks of humanitarian supplies looted while airstrikes in Khartoum undermine ceasefire