The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

Troops 'vigorously' countering M23 push, says DRC president Tshisekedi

DR Congo's President Félix Tshisekedi said on Thursday that his troops were mounting a military response as Rwanda-backed M23 fighters advanced in the east of the country.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 30, 2025

Congo’s leader calls for massive military mobilization as Rwanda-backed rebels expand their control

Congo’s leader has called on young people to enlist in the army to help fight Rwanda-backed rebels attempting to seize more territory in the country’s conflict-battered east

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

Israel’s ban on UNRWA comes into effect despite backlash

The United Nations has said UNRWA will continue working in all Palestinian territories.

Al Jazeera · Jan 30, 2025

Israel Cuts Ties With UN Aid Agency Supporting Palestinians

Israel will cut ties with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees on Thursday following accusations it provided cover for Hamas militants, a move likely to hamper delivery of its vital services after 15 months of war in Gaza.

International Business Times · Jan 30, 2025

‘We will suffocate’: Palestinian refugees in Gaza fear UNRWA ban

Israel’s new ban on the UN agency leaves many in Gaza worried about who will help them now.

Al Jazeera · Jan 29, 2025

M23 rebels advance as efforts to contain DRC crisis intensify

Rwanda-backed fighters were in control of almost the entire city of Goma in the DR Congo on Wednesday, as residents began to re-emerge after days of deadly fighting, while Angola urged the leaders of both countries to attend peace talks.M23 forces are reportedly continuing their advance raising fears of a…

Radio France Internationale · Jan 29, 2025

Lammy tells Rwanda it is putting $1bn in aid ‘under threat’ in DRC invasion

UK foreign secretary issues direct warning during phone call with Rwandan president after escalation of conflict

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025

Fear hits east Jerusalem as Israel moves to close UN Palestinian refugee agency

On Thursday, laws passed by Israel in October come into effect banning the UN’s Palestinian refugee agency, known as UNRWA, from Israeli territory and prohibiting Israeli officials from any contact with the agency

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

Israel says eight captives to be released Thursday under Gaza truce deal

Benjamin Netanyahu’s office names Israeli captives to be released as Arbel Yehud, Agam Berger and Gadi Moses.

Al Jazeera · Jan 29, 2025

Sudan’s army deserves the world’s support

Letters: Babikir Elamin rejects the claim that the country has ‘effectively collapsed into anarchy and fragmented fiefdoms’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025