At the edge of war: the Central African Republic's uneasy border with Sudan
MINUSCA troops survey Central African Republic’s open border with Sudan. Villagers move back and forth freely – by foot, on the back of a donkey, or with cattle. Armed men…
Syria: New clashes and ISIS prison escapes threaten the safety of civilians
People are being evacuated from Aleppo, Syria, amid escalating fighting. Syria: New clashes and ISIS prison escapes threaten the safety of civilians Peace and security The UN continues to closely…
The world is entering an “era of global water bankruptcy”
Four billion people experience severe water shortages for at least one month of the year. The world is entering an “era of global water bankruptcy” Climate and Environment Against a…
Mozambique: Floods increase risks of disease, malnutrition and crocodile attacks
Flooded street in Xai Xai, Mozambique. Mozambique: Floods increase risks of disease, malnutrition and crocodile attacks Humanitarian assistance Catastrophic floods have led to widespread destruction in Mozambique. Local residents are…
World enters era of ‘global water bankruptcy’
Elephant bones lie by a dried-out water source in Turkana County in the north of Kenya. World enters era of ‘global water bankruptcy’ Climate and Environment The world has moved…
Prison breaks and renewed clashes raise alarm in northeast Syria
People evacuate Aleppo, Syria, amid escalating hostilities there.. Prison breaks and renewed clashes raise alarm in northeast Syria Peace and Security The United Nations continues to monitor developments in northeast…
Lithuania introduces tax on sugary drinks to protect public health
Sugar-sweetened drinks have no nutritional value. Lithuania introduces tax on sugary drinks to protect public health Healthcare Lithuania introduced an excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, which came into force on…
UNRWA headquarters bulldozed in East Jerusalem
The UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem is demolished by heavy machinery. UNRWA headquarters bulldozed in East Jerusalem Peace and Security The reported demolition underway early Tuesday of the headquarters of…
Executions will rise sharply worldwide in 2025
Prison in Iran Executions will rise sharply worldwide in 2025 Human rights In general, the world trend towards the universal abolition of the death penalty continues, but in 2025 the…
Despite funding cuts, the UN will help millions of refugees in 2025
UNHCR head Filippo Grandi talks to refugees on the border with Afghanistan (archive). Despite funding cuts, the UN will help millions of refugees in 2025 Refugees and migrants In the…