UN refugee agency concerned about situation at Mexico-US border

UN refugee agency concerned about situation at Mexico-US border

At a press conference in Geneva, agency spokesman William Spindler pointed out that “the capacity to receive and provide assistance to refugees and migrants has been exceeded for months” in that border area. “The humanitarian situation on the Mexican side of the US-Mexico border continues to be serious,” he stressed, explaining that families with young children arrive…

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Sudan: Crisis fuels ‘desperate’ situation for civilians, as Security Council demands unhindered humanitarian access

Sudan: Crisis fuels ‘desperate’ situation for civilians, as Security Council demands unhindered humanitarian access

In a press statement issued late on Friday, the UN Security Council expressed its “deep concern” over the continued clashes, condemning all attacks on civilians, and calling for “rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access throughout Sudan”. The 15-member body emphasized the need for an immediate ceasefire, and reaffirmed its backing for the UN transition mission…

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Senator Bob Menendez expressed concern over the situation in Pakistan

Senator Bob Menendez expressed concern over the situation in Pakistan

Senator Bob Menendez, head of the US Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, has expressed concern over the human rights situation in Pakistan. Senator Bob Menendez in a meeting with Pakistani-American Dr. Asif Mehmood said that he does not want chaos in Pakistan, but stability. Bob Menendez said that he is concerned about innocent Pakistani-Americans being arrested…

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