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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Jean-Pierre Lacroix, a senior United Nations (UN) official, has voiced deep concerns about the growing violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He warned of the risks of further destabilization in the region amid the ongoing conflict between the Congolese government and the rebel group M23. The M23’s advances, particularly in the eastern provinces […]

The United Nations is urging accountability in the Central African Republic (CAR) following the discovery of grave human rights violations committed by armed groups. A report by the Human Rights Office and the UN mission in the country, MINUSCA, emphasized the necessity of ensuring such violations never recur. The report revealed that at least 24 […]

During the Arab Nations Emergency Summit on the Middle East situation and Gaza reconstruction held in Cairo, Egypt, UN Secretary-General António Guterres declared that the Israeli genocidal war in the enclave has left an unprecedented level of destruction. Guterres stated in his speech that “the war in Gaza has left an unprecedented level of destruction, […]

Human Rights Watch (HRW) urged UN Secretary-General António Guterres to consider deploying a full-fledged UN peacekeeping mission to address the ongoing conflict and security crisis in Haiti. The call comes amid escalating violence and the humanitarian crisis affecting the nation. Push for Transformation of Current Mission HRW’s UN Director, Louis Charbonneau, advocated for transforming the […]

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) has issued an urgent warning about the critical situation faced by children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), particularly in the eastern provinces of North Kivu and South Kivu. These areas have been the epicenter of violent clashes sparked by the M23 […]

United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has proposed that the UN take on a more significant role in the multinational support force for Haiti, particularly after the withdrawal of the United States from the mission. During the annual meeting of Caribbean Community (Caricom) heads of government, Guterres announced that he would present a proposal to the […]