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The United Nations has condemned ongoing military attacks in Myanmar despite a ceasefire declared after a deadly earthquake on March 28 that killed nearly 3,800 people. Although a temporary truce was announced on April 2 to facilitate humanitarian aid, reports…

On World Press Freedom Day, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk emphasized the growing threats to free and independent journalism amid conflict, climate crises, and digital changes, UN website reported. He warned that states continue to harass, detain,…

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) announced it has exhausted all food stocks in Gaza after Israel’s seven-week blockade halted aid deliveries, BBC reported. Community kitchens—providing 1 million daily meals—will run out of supplies “in coming days,” leaving 2.1 million…

The UN Security Council unanimously condemned Tuesday’s militant attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 tourists—including one Nepalese national—and injured dozens, Muslim Mirror reported. In a Friday statement, the Council expressed “deepest condolences” to victims’ families and governments…

At the opening of the 24th United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, held at UN Headquarters in New York, Indigenous leaders, Member States, and UN officials gathered to address the persistent exclusion of Indigenous Peoples from decisions impacting their…

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has lauded the UN Human Rights Council’s first resolution on anti-personnel landmines, passed on April 4, Jurist News reported. The resolution urges countries to cooperate in addressing the effects of landmines and to educate about their…

UN experts have welcomed the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) unilateral ceasefire declared on March 1, marking a significant step toward peace after over four decades of armed conflict with Türkiye, Jurist News reported. In a statement, members of the UN…

The UN human rights office has condemned Israel’s alleged deliberate targeting of journalists in Gaza, stating that such actions constitute war crimes, Anadolu Agency reported. Since October 7, 2023, 211 journalists have been killed in Israeli attacks. UN spokesperson Thameen…

A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed a troubling rise in maternal mortality, with 260,000 women dying in 2023 due to complications related to pregnancy and childbirth. This equates to one death every two minutes, with…

The United Nations food agency has successfully avoided drastic cuts to food aid for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, who were facing potential reductions in monthly rations from $12.50 to $6, RFA reported. Starting in April, the ration will be set…