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UN chief sounds alarm over worsening crisis in Sudan’s El Fasher

·September 21, 2025·1 min read

El Fasher has been under a tightening siege by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for more than 500 days, with attacks against civilians intensifying in recent weeks. The majority of residents in the nearby Abu Shouk displacement camp have reportedly fled following relentless shelling and raids. “The fighting must...

Gazans flee ‘death and devastation’ with no transportation or means of shelter

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·September 21, 2025·3 min read

On average, the journey south costs more than $3,000, according to UN Palestine refugee agency UNRWA, making it out of reach for many. Along the densely populated coastal al-Rashid Road, thousands of residents are lining up to escape, following Israeli military evacuation orders, in a grueling trek to the central...

‘Tidal wave of emotion’ secures win for young Turkish writer in UN competition

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·September 21, 2025·1 min read

Her standout entry was powered by a “tidal wave of emotion”, said the UN postal agency’s Director General Masahiko Metoki. The postal service, formally known as the Universal Postal Union (UNU), organized the competition in partnership with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)....

Israeli air strikes in south Lebanon violate UN resolution

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·September 21, 2025·1 min read

The strikes come amid an ongoing Israeli offensive in Gaza and continued violations of Security Council resolution 1701 by both Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants. The latest cessation of hostilities agreement between the two sides was signed last November. Since its inception, UNIFIL has played an important role in advancing...

UNICEF aid trucks robbed at gunpoint in Gaza City

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·September 20, 2025·2 min read

The appeal comes a day after “armed individuals” robbed four UNICEF trucks carrying desperately needed Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF). The incident occurred outside its compound in Gaza City, where an Israeli military offensive is escalating. Nearly 3,000 children impacted “The individuals commandeered the drivers at gun point and diverted the...

Sudan crisis: Surge in summary executions by all warring parties

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·September 20, 2025·2 min read

Images from the site of the strike show mangled metal roofing that used to provide cover for worshippers; it comes as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces – or RSF – continue their push to take control of El Fasher, as they battle forces of the military government. The UN Humanitarian...

Afghanistan quake: Rescuers dodge dangers, women and girls face disaster, warns UN

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·September 20, 2025·2 min read

“While the major aftershocks have passed, or have mostly passed, women in affected areas are facing a long-term disaster without more urgent assistance,” said Susan Ferguson, UN Women Special Representative in Afghanistan. One woman rescuer supported by the UN agency described “scrambling” along the sides of mountains, “dodging falling rocks...

UN backs Abbas video address after US visa refusal

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·September 20, 2025·1 min read

The resolution was passed with 145 in favour, five against (Israel, Nauru, Palau, Paraguay, and the United States) and six abstentions (Albania, Fiji, Hungary, North Macedonia, Panama, and Papua New Guinea). It sets out procedures for the delivery of pre-recorded statements, authorising President Abbas to submit his address via video...

UN Security Council rejects bid to continue Iran sanctions relief

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·September 19, 2025·2 min read

The text, tabled by the Council president – the Republic of Korea – received only four votes in favour, from Russia, China, Algeria, and Pakistan, failing to secure the nine required for adoption. Denmark, France, Greece, Panama, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Somalia, the United Kingdom, and the United States voted against....

Voices of the world gather at the UN: What you need to know about UNGA80

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·September 19, 2025·6 min read

Representatives from all 193 UN Member States – along with two Observer delegations – will take the floor during the Organization’s general debate, held in the iconic General Assembly Hall. Meanwhile around the UN campus, a series of high-level meetings will tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing humanity....

‘No end’ expected to floods and storms as global heating continues

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·September 19, 2025·2 min read

“Water-related hazards continue to cause major devastation this year,” said Celeste Saulo, WMO Secretary-General. “The latest examples are the devastating monsoon flooding in Pakistan, floods in South Sudan and the deadly flash floods in the Indonesian island of Bali. And unfortunately, we see no end to this trend.” Ms. Saulo...

Sudan: UN relief chief welcomes progress towards three-month truce

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·September 19, 2025·1 min read

“Welcome progress from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE and the US towards urgently needed 3-month humanitarian truce in Sudan,” Mr. Fletcher wrote on social media. “We stand ready to deliver,” he added. “Safe, unhindered access is key.” The joint statement made by the four countries comes amid Sudan’s spiralling crisis of violence, hunger...