Politics

Brief ceasefire in Douma only piece of good news for civilians in war-torn Syria, UN envoy says

16 March 2018

Peace and Security

UN appeals for nearly $1 billion to address ‘critical needs’ of Rohingya refugees, Bangladesh host communities

16 March 2018

Humanitarian Aid

To meet the urgent needs of nearly 900,000 Rohingya refugees and more than 330,000 vulnerable Bangladeshis in the communities hosting them, United Nations agencies and their humanitarian partners appealed jointly on Friday for $951 million.

Gaza requires changed political reality, renewed commitment to avoid total collapse

16 March 2018

Peace and Security

UN refugee agency scaling up support as ‘horrific’ violence in DR Congo drives thousands into Uganda

16 March 2018

Humanitarian Aid

In Rome, UN chief urges international community to remain strongly committed to stability in Lebanon

15 March 2018

Peace and Security

UN aid chief urges international support to tackle ‘spiralling humanitarian needs’ in DR Congo

14 March 2018

Humanitarian Aid

As Syria conflict enters eighth year, UN agencies join call for peace and safe aid delivery

14 March 2018

Humanitarian Aid

UN agency issues refugee protection guidance for thousands of Venezuelans fleeing crisis-torn country

13 March 2018

Migrants and Refugees

Rohingyas could face further violence if they return to Myanmar, UN adviser warns

13 March 2018

Migrants and Refugees

International crimes were committed against the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar and those who fled the country could face further persecution if they return now, a senior United Nations official said Tuesday.

Thousands of migrants return home safely from Libya as part of UN-supported programme

13 March 2018

Migrants and Refugees

Since last November, 10,171 migrants have safely returned from Libya, the United Nations migration agency announced Tuesday, crediting the achievement to a scale up of its Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) programme.