Over 114 million displaced by war, violence worldwide
War in Ukraine and conflicts in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Myanmar, drought, floods and insecurity in Somalia, as well as a prolonged humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan…
Haiti: UN envoy upholds critical role of elections amid rising gang violence
“Elections are the only path and the only imperative to restore democratic institutions in Haiti. Only democracy and the rule of law can form the basis from which Haiti can…
UN independent experts ‘unequivocally condemn’ violence against civilians in Israel, Gaza
In a news release, the experts denounced the ruthless attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians starting 7 October. They also stressed their concern for the victims of subsequent counter-terrorism measures…
Haiti: $21 million appeal to help thousands displaced by gang violence
“Displacement severely risks the health, food and economic security of people, exposes them to gender-based violence, and puts pressure on local infrastructure and social cohesion within host communities,” Philippe Branchat,…
World News in Brief: West Bank violence, UN humanitarian visits Hroza, Advisory Group on local governments
“I condemn today’s attack by Israeli settlers against Palestinians and their property in the town of Huwwara in occupied West Bank,” UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process,…
UN rights office concerned over pre-election violence in Liberia
“We are concerned by reported instances of election-related violence, use of language that could amount to hate speech, and attacks on journalists in Liberia ahead of the general election on…
Haiti: International community asked to act fast ‘in name of victims’ of gang violence
The Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry reiterated his call for an international force in his speech to the UN General Assembly on Friday 22 September. “In the name of the…
Haitian Prime Minister calls for urgent deployment of multinational force to quash gang violence
Armed groups control areas of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and some towns, blocking roads, driving citizens from their homes, and forcing the closure of schools, hospitals and businesses. Lives in danger…
Lebanon: School occupations condemned as violence grips Palestine refugee camp
Clashes between rival factions in the Ein el Hilweh camp, the largest in Lebanon, has also displaced thousands of refugees, according to reports. Armed groups have taken over eight schools…
Haiti violence: ‘Carnage needs to stop’ says UN relief chief
The desperate situation prompted a tweet on Friday from Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths for an immediate end to the fighting. “This carnage needs to stop” said the UN relief…