Ukraine: War ‘weakening’ international security, political affairs chief warns

PNP DeskJune 23, 2023September 14, 202409 mins

“The war in Ukraine has created a humanitarian and human rights catastrophe, traumatized a generation of children, and accelerated the global food and energy crises,” said Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs. “We cannot discount further dangerous knock-on effects,” she cautioned, citing urgent concerns, from rising death tolls to nuclear threats. Worsening conditions The impact…

Ukraine bans import of books from Russia

PNP DeskJune 22, 2023September 14, 202402 mins

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has signed a law banning the commercial import of books from Russia. He has taken this step to further reduce cultural ties between Russia and Ukraine. Zelensky wrote on Telegram that he approved a law that would also ban the commercial import of books published in Belarus or occupied Ukrainian territories….

Agencies join forces with deminers to reclaim agricultural land in Ukraine

PNP DeskJune 22, 2023September 14, 202405 mins

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have designed a new joint programme for smallholder farmers and rural families most affected by the conflict. The goal is to clear farmland impacted by the fighting of mines and other explosive remnants of war, safely allowing it to produce crops once again. …

China put pressure on Russia to end war against Ukraine, German chancellor

PNP DeskJune 20, 2023September 14, 202402 mins

The Chinese delegation headed by Li Chiang is visiting Germany these days (Photo: Internet). Berlin: German Chancellor Olaf Schulz has appealed to China to use its influence over Russia to end the ongoing war against Ukraine. The German chancellor made this appeal to China while talking to the media along with the head of the…

Russia confirms participation in grain deal for at least 60 more days

Ukraine war: Guterres calls for continuation of ‘vital’ food and fertilizer agreement

PNP DeskJune 20, 2023September 14, 202404 mins

Russia confirmed that for 60 days it would continue to be a part of the Initiative and the complementary Memorandum of Understanding on food and fertilizer exports from Moscow, in late May – but the deal in effect expires on 17 July. The UN brokered the deal guaranteeing safe passage for grain cargo ships, along…

Kakhovka dam disaster a health crisis in the making: WHO

Report reveals war’s ‘stark impacts’ on Ukraine society

PNP DeskJune 19, 2023September 14, 202409 mins

The Human Impact Assessment (HIA) provides comprehensive insights into how the February 2022 full-scale Russian invasion has affected areas such as living conditions, health, access to education, livelihoods, food security and gender equality. The UN Development Programme (UNDP) led the joint initiative, which was implemented at the request of the Office of the President and…

Russia declines UN request for aid access to areas flooded by Ukraine dam breach

PNP DeskJune 18, 2023September 13, 202402 mins

The destruction earlier this month of the Soviet-era dam and hydroelectric plant in an area reportedly under Russian control since its invasion in 2022, has caused widespread flooding across southern Ukraine, washing away homes, destroying sanitation and sewage systems and crippling water supplies. In a statement, Humanitarian Coordinator Denise Brown vowed that the UN would…

African delegation arrived in Ukraine for peace agreement, Russia launched missiles

PNP DeskJune 16, 2023September 13, 202403 mins

Members of the African Peace Delegation South African President Ramaphosa arrived in Kiev today to negotiate a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, but Russia fired missiles. He is accompanied by four presidents of African countries and three representatives who will meet with President Zelenskiy. Upon the African delegation’s arrival in Kiev, they were greeted…

Ukraine: 700,000 people affected by water shortages from dam disaster

PNP DeskJune 16, 2023September 13, 202405 mins

On Friday, relief supplies were delivered to vulnerable families in the rural Kherson region close to the front line. The destruction of the dam on 6 June has impacted water supplies, sanitation and sewage systems, in addition to health services. Boat deliveries As part of the aid effort, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and UN…

Ukraine: Kakhovka dam aid effort reaches 180,000 people

PNP DeskJune 12, 2023September 13, 202404 mins

That’s the latest from the UN’s aid coordination office (OCHA), which tweeted that the UN and its humanitarian partners have delivered vital supplies, mainly water, hygiene items and food, to cover the needs of nearly 180,000 people, despite the difficult conditions. The number of people reached with aid is up five-fold since 9 June. “Drinking…