The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

US Urges UN Court Not To Order Israel Out Of Palestinian Lands

The United States told the UN's top court on Wednesday that Israel should not be legally forced to withdraw from occupied Palestinian territory without security guarantees.

International Business Times · Feb 21, 2024

The time for equivocation is over – all Westminster MPs must vote for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

While we welcome the apparent change in Keir Starmer’s position, the UK must back an immediate ceasefire in no uncertain terms, says Stephen Flynn, SNP leader at Westminster

The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2024

Keir Starmer 'escapes' major Labour revolt over Gaza ceasefire vote

The Commons Speaker allowed a Labour amendment to be called and debated, which also supported a ceasefire, but was not nearly as critical of Israel

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2024

France says Rwanda must end support for M23 rebels in DR Congo

France has called on Rwanda to end all support for M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo and to pull its troops out of the country. This comes on the heels of demonstrations in the eastern city of Goma against both Rwanda and its Western allies.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 21, 2024

Inside the Darfur camp where a child dies every two hours

Malnutrition and disease are rife at the ‘overwhelmed’ Zamzam camp – one of hundreds in Sudan, where war has displaced nearly 8 million people

The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2024

Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 138

The US vetoes a supported UN resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, while ICJ hearings continue.

Al Jazeera · Feb 21, 2024

Deadly Israeli strike hits Doctors Without Borders shelter in Gaza

Doctors Without Borders on Wednesday condemned in the “strongest possible terms” the killing of two family members of its staff in an Israeli strike on Gaza. The Israeli army said it was targeting “terror activity” and “regrets any harm to civilians”. Israel’s parliament on Wednesday voted to back Prime Minister…

France 24 · Feb 21, 2024

World slams US ceasefire veto at UN Security Council on Israel’s Gaza war

Russia pledges not to give up as China says US veto gives a green light for Israel’s continued slaughter in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Feb 21, 2024

France confers 'Francophone' Shashi Tharoor with highest civilian honour

Congress MP and former UN diplomat Shashi Tharoor has been conferred with the highest French civilian honour, 'Chevalier de la Legion d'honneur' for being a 'friend' of France and working for deepening Indo-French ties. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 21, 2024

The United States tells Rwanda and Congo they must 'walk back from the brink of war'

The United States is telling Rwanda and Congo they “must walk back from the brink of war,” the sharpest warning yet of a looming conflict between the African neighbors

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2024