Patients in Rafah ‘afraid to seek services’, WHO reports
The current situation has reached an “unprecedented emergency level”, he said, and the most recent evacuation order by Israel has forced tens of thousands to flee. As part of the…
First Person: Women in Madagascar too ashamed to seek help giving birth
The predominantly rural region of Androy has been beset by a series of humanitarian crises which have affected the most vulnerable people there, including mothers-to-be, however the delivery of simple,…
Myanmar: Intense fighting spreads to cities, as civilians seek shelter
In the fighting so far, about 70 civilians – and combatants who are out of action – have reportedly been killed and over 90 wounded, according to the UN human…
UN and partners seek $7 billion to prevent catastrophe in the Horn of Africa
More than 43 million people across Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia continue to suffer through one of the worst droughts in recent history, caused by five consecutive seasons of poor rains.…
New arrest warrants seek justice for victims in Libya, ICC prosecutor says
To date, four warrants have been issued and two others are in the application process, ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan said, highlighting this key step as recognizing the rights of victims…
Ukrainian Foreign Minister arrives in Iraq to seek diplomatic support
The foreign ministers of Iraq and Ukraine are shaking hands. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kaliba has arrived in Iraq to seek diplomatic support This is the first time that a…
5,400 people residing in Kuwait seek asylum in other countries
Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs building, file photo More than 5,400 people living in Kuwait applied for asylum in other countries. According to a report by the Kuwaiti think tank…
General Assembly votes to seek world court’s opinion, in quest for ‘bolder’ climate action
The resolution was put forward by the cyclone-battered Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu, supported by a “core group” of 17 countries from various regions, and is focused on the adverse…