UN Independent Mission Alerts About Resurgence of Violent Repression in Venezuela The UN also warned of "serious difficulties" in ensuring the reliability of the upcoming presidential elections Latin Times · Mar 20, 2024
Israeli diplomats pre-emptively attack findings of Unrwa inquiries UN refugee agency criticised by Israel, which claims Unrwa staff were implicated in 7 October Hamas attacks The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2024
Talks Push On In Haiti As Gangs Choke Capital Negotiations to form a transitional council to govern Haiti advanced on Wednesday, as the United States airlifted more citizens to safety from gang violence that has plunged the impoverished country into chaos. International Business Times · Mar 20, 2024
World Bank report finds imminent risk of catastrophic famine in Gaza Strip Findings come as UN secretary general calls on Israel to give unconditional access to Gaza for aid relief The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2024
Sudan one of the ‘worst humanitarian disasters in recent memory’, UN warns The UN says a ‘humanitarian travesty’ is playing out in Sudan amid international inattention and inaction. Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2024
Senior UN officer on Gaza hunger strike claims assault by guards at New York HQ Bruno Donat, head of UN Mine Action Service in Geneva who is fasting over child victims of war, in ‘intense pain’ after incident The Guardian - US · Mar 20, 2024
Leo Varadkar: Irish leader caps off legacy of firsts with shock departure First gay taoiseach, who won social-reform victories and proved wily amid Brexit, faced uncertain future The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2024
‘Man-made famine’ charge against Israel is backed by mounting body of evidence Prospect of Israel facing war crimes charges has moved closer after UN condemnation of Gaza aid restrictions The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2024
Africans 'living under siege' want to belong Down Under From racial profiling to over-policing, a new report documents the harsh realities of racism African Australians experience and solutions for social cohesion. AAP · Mar 20, 2024
Saudi Arabia Provides Million Funding To UNRWA For Gaza Saudi Arabia pledges million to UNRWA for Palestinian refugees in Gaza, addressing critical food shortages and humanitarian needs. Top News · Mar 20, 2024
Rising Scourge Of E-waste A 'Catastrophe' For Environment: UN The world threw away a record amount of smartphones, televisions and other electrical devices in 2022, the UN said Wednesday, warning this avalanche of dumped gadgets was polluting the planet. International Business Times · Mar 20, 2024
Myanmar Junta Facing 'Existential Threat': UN Expert Myanmar's junta is already facing an "existential threat" but the world could help end its "nightmare" rule with coordinated sanctions, the UN special rapporteur on the country said Wednesday. International Business Times · Mar 20, 2024
UN Report: Russia Consolidates Control In Occupied Ukraine UN report highlights Russia's control in occupied Ukraine, creating fear and restrictions. Calls for peaceful resolution and respect for Ukrainian sovereignty. Top News · Mar 20, 2024
Swiss Move Towards Vote On Reinforcing Neutrality Switzerland is set to vote on reinforcing its neutrality, campaigners said Wednesday, Russia's war in Ukraine having reopened questions over the country's long-standing position on non-engagement in foreign conflicts. International Business Times · Mar 20, 2024
Top News · Mar 20, 2024 Aung San Suu Kyi's Family Home Fails To Sell Aung San Suu Kyi's family home in Myanmar, a historical site, fails to sell at auction amid ongoing legal disputes and political turmoil.
WEKU · Mar 20, 2024 People in Gaza are starving to death. 5 things to know about efforts to feed them Family clans in Gaza are being called on to help distribute aid to a starving population. Here's why it matters and how it could shape postwar security.
The Guardian - US · Mar 20, 2024 US and UK doctors in Washington to warn of IDF’s ‘appalling atrocities’ in Gaza Doctors who have returned from volunteering at besieged hospitals to tell officials aid is meaningless without a ceasefire
Latin Times · Mar 20, 2024 Planet 'On The Brink', With New Heat Records Likely In 2024: UN "There is a high probability that 2024 will again break the record of 2023", WMO climate monitoring chief Omar Baddour told reporters.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2024 Middle East crisis: Netanyahu says preparations for ground assault on Rafah will ‘take some time’ – as it happened Israeli prime minister reiterates his intention to launch a ground offensive but cautions over timing
Top News · Mar 20, 2024 Mourners Pray Over Victims Of Israeli Airstrikes In Gaza Funeral prayers held for 28 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza refugee camps. Netanyahu considers Rafah ground offensive despite Biden's reservations. Fa...
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2024 Wednesday briefing: What you need to know about Israel’s dispute with Unrwa In today’s newsletter: The country has accused Unrwa workers of supporting Hamas – and a new story outlines ‘harassment’ of the agency in the West Bank
International Business Times · Mar 20, 2024 Blinken Due In Mideast In New Bid To Secure Truce US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due to return Wednesday to the Middle East in a new bid to secure a truce in the Israel-Hamas war.
Top News · Mar 20, 2024 UN Official Alleges Assault By Security At Gaza Conflict Protest UN official alleges assault during Gaza conflict protest at UN headquarters, highlighting challenges in advocating for peace.
France 24 · Mar 20, 2024 🔴 Live: Blinken arrives in Saudi Arabia as Riyadh pledges $40 million for UNRWA US Secretary of State Antony Blinken touched down in Jeddah Wednesday to bolster new efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and ramp up aid deliveries there. His visit comes as Saudi Arabia announced its donation of $40 million to UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. Follow our liveblog…
The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2024 Netanyahu ‘determined’ to carry out Rafah assault despite pleas from Biden Israel’s PM says he does not see an alternative to a ground attack on Gaza’s southern city, in a sign of widening disagreement with the US president