The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

UK sending missile system and troops to protect Poland from Russian aggression

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said it is right to protect Poland as the country takes in the bulk of Ukrainian refugees.

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022

Ukraine lunchtime briefing: Theatre air strike 'specific targeting' of civilian building, says minister

James Cleverly said it was a 'self-evident breach of international law'

Wales Online · Mar 17, 2022

War crimes: How are they defined, investigated and punished?

International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has already announced investigation into Russia’s conduct in Ukraine as invasion continues

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022

Why has Russia invaded Ukraine? The conflict simply explained

Vladimir Putin’s military assault continues in face of near-unanimous international condemnation

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022

World court orders Russia to immediately halt its military operations in Ukraine: ‘Profoundly concerned’

The world’s court ruling on Wednesday came on a suit filed by Ukraine on 27 February

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022

UN to Raise $4.27 Billion to Alleviate Yemen’s Humanitarian Crisis

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed to donors to “contribute generously” to raise $4.27 billion to lift 17.3 million Yemenis out of poverty, destitution, hunger, and disease. Yemeni Prime Minister Maeen Abdul-Malik, for his part, called on donor countries, organizations, and partners, not to “betray” the Yemenis, stressing that the solution…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 17, 2022

Devastating pictures show before and after of Mariupol theatre attack

The death toll is unknown but Ukrainian officials say up to 2,000 civilians were taking refuge in the theatre

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2022

‘Nowhere on earth are people more at risk than Tigray,’ says WHO chief

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says even with war in Ukraine, the world must not forget the crisis unfolding ‘out of sight’ in Ethiopia’s northern region

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2022

UN Security Council Members Call for Emergency Ukraine Meeting

The United States, Britain, France, Albania, Norway and Ireland have requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting Thursday because of the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Ukraine, diplomatic sources said. "Russia is committing war crimes and targeting civilians," the British diplomatic mission to the UN said Wednesday on its Twitter account.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 17, 2022

UN to Vote on Its Scope in Afghanistan, Barring a Russia Veto

The Security Council votes Thursday on a resolution to secure the United Nations' presence in war-torn Afghanistan into the future -- unless Russia, which has stymied negotiations this week, vetoes the measure. The draft text introduced by Norway reshapes the global body's relations with Kabul to account for last year's…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 17, 2022