Tag: UN

Haitian Children Faces Risk of Sexual Attacks Amid Country’s Chaos
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) estimates that more than half of the displaced are children, meaning one in eight Haitian children has been uprooted in recent years. Children on the frontlines Such displacement puts an already vulnerable population further at risk, increasing their chances of malnutrition, sexual violence and abuse. The UN Children’s Fund […]
May 29, 2025

Russia Reaffirms Stronger Ties with Africa on Africa Day
Russian President Vladimir Putin marked Africa Day by reaffirming his country’s commitment to expanding ties with African nations, emphasizing the construction of a multipolar world order based on justice and democracy. In a statement released by the Kremlin, Putin congratulated African leaders, recognizing the continent’s achievements in economic and social development. He highlighted the significance […]
May 25, 2025

Armed Violence Forces Closure of 1,600 Schools in Haiti, Thousands of Children Left Without Education
More than 1,600 schools were forced to shut down across Haiti between January and April due to the growing wave of armed violence, depriving thousands of children of their right to education. The most affected departments—Centre, Ouest, Artibonite, and Nord—have witnessed relentless clashes between armed groups and rampant insecurity, transforming schools from safe havens into […]
May 21, 2025

Venezuela Denounces UN Inaction on Kidnapping of Venezuelan Children in the US
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro condemns UN High Commissioner Volker Türk for ignoring complaints about kidnapped Venezuelan children in the United States, accusing Western powers of using international bodies to undermine Venezuela. Related: President Maduro Encourages Participation in Upcoming Venezuelan Elections Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro publicly denounced the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker […]
May 19, 2025

WHO Warns of Severe Child Malnutrition Crisis in Gaza
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that seven Palestinian children have died from malnutrition in Gaza, following Israel’s total blockade since March 2, which has prevented humanitarian and food aid from entering the enclave. WHO Representative for the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Rick Peeperkorn, warned that 71,000 children under the age of five are at […]
May 13, 2025

EU and UK Advance Strategic Defense Pact: A Shift Amid European Crisis
The European Union and the United Kingdom are about to sign a joint defense agreement that entails closer European military alignment. This pact responds to geopolitical tensions and aims to strengthen European sovereignty against U.S. influence and the NATO threat. Related: Trump Reaches a Trade Deal With the United Kingdom The EU and the UK […]
May 12, 2025

Yemeni Houthis Accuse UN of Politicizing Humanitarian Aid Amid Ongoing Conflict
The Yemeni Houthi movement has accused UN Secretary-General António Guterres of aligning with U.S. interests and politicizing humanitarian assistance following the suspension of UN operations in the rebel stronghold of Saada in February. In a statement, Yemen’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed shock at what it described as the UN’s alignment with Washington, which has […]
April 23, 2025

UN Warns of Escalating Gang Violence in Haiti, Calls for Urgent International Intervention
The United Nations has issued a stark warning regarding the deteriorating security situation in Haiti, as rampant gang violence spreads to new areas and further destabilizes the nation. María Isabel Salvador Crespo, the UN Special Representative in Haiti, voiced deep concerns during a Security Council meeting, cautioning that the country is nearing “a point of […]
April 22, 2025

UN Secretary-General Calls for Urgent Action in South Sudan Amid Rising Violence
On Friday morning, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres raised alarms about what he described as a “dramatic and dire situation” in South Sudan. The country has seen an increase in violent clashes that are severely affecting civilians. Notably, on Wednesday night, First Vice President Riek Machar was placed under house arrest, further escalating tensions. Guterres […]
March 28, 2025

Sudanese Army Declares Victory in Khartoum
The RSF dismissed claims of defeat, framing their withdrawal from Khartoum as a tactical decision. Sudan’s army chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, announced the “liberation” of Khartoum after expelling the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) from the capital. RELATED: Riek Machar Arrested as Tensions Escalate in South Sudan In a televised address from the presidential […]