Tag: UN
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Afghanistan: A New UN Mechanism to Investigate Crimes Against Women and Other Atrocities
New UN Mechanism to Investigate Crimes in Afghanistan The United Nations Human Rights Council has decided to establish an independent mechanism dedicated to documenting and preserving evidence of the gravest international crimes committed in Afghanistan. The move aims to ensure accountability for abuses that have affected civilians, with a specific emphasis on crimes against women,…
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Afghanistan: UN Mechanism to Investigate Crimes Against Humanity
What the UN Council is Doing The UN Human Rights Council has established an independent mechanism to investigate and preserve evidence of the most serious international crimes committed in Afghanistan. This new body aims to document abuses, collect credible information, and safeguard potential evidence for future accountability processes. The move comes amid ongoing concerns about…
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Afghanistan: New UN Mechanism to Investigate Crimes
Background: A New UN Mechanism Emerges The United Nations Human Rights Council has voted to establish an independent mechanism dedicated to investigating and preserving evidence of the most serious international crimes committed in Afghanistan. The decision reflects growing concern over abuses affecting civilians, including violence against women, and signals an intent to document abuses for…
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Gaza: Famine Over, Hunger Remains Critical, UN Warns Amid Ongoing Aid Efforts
Famine Declared Over, Hunger Still Holds Gaza in Its Grasp The United Nations announced a pivotal shift in Gaza’s humanitarian crisis: the region has moved out of famine, thanks largely to intensified international aid and relief deliveries. Yet help arriving at the doorstep of millions has not translated into a swift recovery for the territory’s…
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UN: Gaza Famine Over, But Hunger Remains Critical Amid Aid Push
Overview: Famine Ended, Hunger Levels Remain Critical The United Nations announced that Gaza is no longer in famine, a change that marks a significant shift after years of escalating humanitarian crises. This progress is attributed to a massive and sustained delivery of aid, including food, medical supplies, and fuel. However, the UN warned that the…
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Gaza Hunger Crisis Eased: Famine Ends but Hunger Remains Critical, UN Warns
Overview: Famine Ends, Hunger Persists The United Nations announced that the famine in Gaza has officially ended, driven by intensified humanitarian aid deliveries and relief efforts. However, the agency stressed that the population continues to face extreme hunger, with levels deemed critical and conditions that could deteriorate without sustained support. This distinction—between the disappearance of…
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UN Chief Condemns Detention of UN Staff by Houthis in Yemen
UN Secretary-General Condemns Detention of UN Staff by Houthis in Yemen The office of the Secretary-General issued a strong condemnation after 10 United Nations personnel were detained by the Houthi de facto authorities on 18 December. This latest seizure, part of a pattern of obstructive actions against international humanitarian workers in Yemen, underscores the growing…
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UN Secretary-General Condemns Detention of Additional UN Staff by Houthis
UN Condemns Detention of Additional UN Personnel in Yemen The United Nations and the international community have expressed grave concern after the Secretary-General’s spokesperson announced the arbitrary detention of ten more UN personnel by Houthi authorities on 18 December. The incident marks a troubling escalation in the risk faced by aid workers and the civilian…
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Sudan El Fasher Displacement: Key Findings from Situation Report #4 (Dec 18, 2025)
Overview of the El Fasher Displacement Situation The fourth Situation Report for El Fasher, issued on December 18, 2025, underscores a continuation of a deeply entrenched displacement crisis driven by ongoing conflict, insecurity, and limited access to essential services. As humanitarian actors document the needs of residents and newly displaced families, the report emphasizes the…
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International Migrants Day: UN SG on Beneficial Migration
Introduction: Migration as a Driver of Progress On International Migrants Day, the Secretary-General highlights a simple, powerful truth: migration is a driver of progress. When well governed, it lifts economies, connects cultures, and benefits both countries of origin and destination. But the message is not naïve optimism; it calls for practical action to ensure that…