Sexual violence against children ‘entrenched, systemic and widespread’ across DR Congo, UNICEF warns
The surge is unfolding against the backdrop of escalating conflict in eastern DRC, where renewed fighting has triggered mass displacement,…
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General Assembly approves $3.45 billion UN regular budget for 2026
The budget – approved by the 193-member General Assembly on Tuesday – authorizes $3.45 billion for the coming year, covering…
UN chief urges world leaders to ‘get priorities straight’ as New Year message calls for peace over war
“The world stands at a crossroads,” he said, warning that conflict, climate breakdown and systemic violations of international law are…
Syria: Guterres deplores deadly mosque blast in Homs
At least eight people were killed and 18 injured in the explosion at the Ali Bin Abi Talib mosque – a place of worship…
Mob kills textile worker in Bangladesh over alleged blasphemy
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South Sudan: UN Mission condemns killing of a staff member in Wau, calls for a swift investigation
The staff member was detained by security actors on 15 December. UNMISS had been in close contact with local authorities,…
Syria’s humanitarian needs remain high despite reduced violence, UN warns
Briefing ambassadors in the Security Council, Rosemary DiCarlo, head of UN political affairs, and Joyce Msuya, Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator,…
New demolition order for West Bank camp is ‘more devastating news’
Some 25 buildings face imminent demolition starting on 18 December, impacting hundreds of forcibly displaced Palestinians, the Director of UNRWA Affairs for…
UN rights chief warns of deepening repression in Venezuela, rising toll in Ukraine
Presenting oral updates to the Geneva-based Human Rights Council, High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said the situation in…
Corruption costs lives and livelihoods: Why this week’s UN summit in Doha matters
Heads of State, civil society and private sector leaders will be discussing the most pressing issues surrounding corruption and how…