UN-supported campaign to immunize 150,000 Rohingya children against deadly diseases
As thousands of Rohingya refugees – including many children – having fled violence in Myanmar...
European Parliament votes for arms embargo against Saudi Arabia
The vote will not be legally binding, but will be very embarrassing for Saudi Arabia, and...
Saudi Arabia: Wave of arrests targets last vestiges of freedom of expression
In the last week Saudi Arabian authorities have intensified their crackdown on freedom of...
Reports Israeli government plans to retaliate against Amnesty International over settlements campaign
Taking punitive action against Amnesty International over its settlements campaign would...
Myanmar: New landmine blasts point to deliberate targeting of Rohingya
nstead of denying responsibility, Myanmar should put the safety of people in the border area at...
UN trade report highlights impact of loss of land and resources to Palestinian economy
Agricultural output in the Occupied Palestinian Territory decreased by 11 per cent and the...
Yemen: UN report urges probe into rights violations amid 'entirely man-made catastrophe'
The United Nations human rights chief has called for an independent, international investigation...
UN Migration Agency (IOM) Calls for Restraint, More Aid for Civilians Fleeing Myanmar
UN Migration Agency (IOM) Director General William Lacy Swing called on all parties in Myanmar to...
Myanmar: UN expert urges efforts to break 'worsening cycle of violence' in Rakhine
A United Nations human rights expert has expressed alarm at the deteriorating situation in...
In the Gaza Strip, UN chief appeals for Palestinian unity; renews call for two-state solution
Visiting Gaza for the first time since taking office as United Nations Secretary-General, António...
'Time to shift from logic of war,' put interests of Syrian people first, UN Security Council told
Calling for creative ways to work towards peace in Syria, the United Nations Special Envoy...
Yemen: UN must respond as five children killed in night of horror
An air strike which hit Faj Attan, a residential area of Yemen’s capital Sana’a, destroying three...
UN Committee against Torture recommendations to Ireland
the UN Committee against Torture issued recommendations on how Ireland can respect its...
UN rights office gathering info on air strikes in Yemen; urges protection of civilians
Reiterating that attacks targeting civilians are prohibited under international law, the United...
Saudi-led coalition responsible for 'worst cholera outbreak in the world' in Yemen: researchers
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The majority of deaths from Yemen's cholera outbreak have...
Syria: UN relief officials condemn targeting of civilians, infrastructure as airstrikes hit Raqqa
Senior United Nations humanitarian officials for Syria expressed deep concern over many civilians...
Justice vital to help Iraqi victims of ISIL's sexual violence rebuild lives – UN report
The Iraqi Government must ensure that the thousands of women and girls who survived sexual...
Thousands flee as Iraqi forces advance on ISIL-held Tal Afar – UN
The top United Nations humanitarian official in Iraq has warned against the consequences of...
More than 350,000 children vaccinated against polio in hard to reach areas of Syria – UN
A United Nations polio vaccination campaign in Syria has provided protection to more than 355,000...
Yemen's 'man-made catastrophe' is ravaging country, senior UN officials tell Security Council
Warning about escalating suffering in Yemen's man-made catastrophe, senior United Nations...