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IOM calls for safer routes, cites migrants deaths in Mediterranean
Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
UNITED NATIONS, 30th Jan. International Organization for Migration said on Monday that some 100 people have died or disappeared crossing the Central and Eastern Mediterranean in 2024 so far more than twice the…
UN humanitarians warns ‘Not enough food’ to go around in Gaza
Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
UNITED NATIONS, 30th Jan. UN humanitarians warned on Monday that the ongoing hostilities across the Gaza have been “particularly intense” in Khan Younis as the UNWRA, reported that its shelters were now 4 times…
PGA calls for new commitment to UN Charter
Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
UNITED NATIONS, 30th Jan. President of the General Assembly Dennis Francis on Monday said that with the world at “an inflection point”, countries must recommit to the core principles of the UN Charter, during…
OCHA says fresh attacks deepen suffering of civilians in Ukraine
Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
UNITED NATIONS, 30th Jan. UN Office of Humanitarian Affairs OCHA said on Monday that recent attacks in Ukraine are causing more suffering for civilians who enduring harsh winter conditions.
OCHA cited Ukrainian…
Denmark, Lithuania, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Thailand gets WHO recognition to eliminate transfats
Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
UNITED NATIONS, 30th Jan. World health agency on Monday announced that 5 countries have been awarded for their efforts towards eliminating mass-produced trans fats in food, in a press release issued in New York.…
UN head to meet UNRWA donors as major NGOs plead for support
Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
UNITED NATIONS, 30th Jan. UN chief António Guterres on Monday announced that he will meet with major donors to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees on Tuesday, as major NGOs issued an urgent plea to keep…
ICC prosecutor says world failed to execute warrants in Darfur for ‘accountability’
Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
UNITED NATIONS, 30th Jan. ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan on Monday briefed the members of the UN Security Council and told that the international community’s failure to execute warrants issued by the ICC and…
UNRWA chief urges global community to reconsider suspension of funds
Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
UNITED NATIONS, 29th Jan. Head of the UNRWA Philippe Lazzarini said on Saturday that some countries’ decisions to halt funding will jeopardize its lifesaving programmes in Gaza.
He urged them to reconsider.…
Guterres appeals nations to reverse UNRWA funding cut
Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
UNITED NATIONS, 29th Jan. UN chief António Guterres on Sunday has appealed to the countries that suspended funding to the UNRWA to reverse their decisions to ensure the vital humanitarian operations continue for…
UNRWA chief urges global community to reconsider suspension of funds
Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
UNITED NATIONS, 28th Jan. Head of the UNRWA Philippe Lazzarini said on Saturday that some countries’ decisions to halt funding will jeopardize its lifesaving programmes in Gaza.
He urged them to reconsider.…