New York, Mar 13 (JEN): The United Nations said on Wednesday that in addition to logistical challenges that hindered Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights IvanŠimonović from traveli ...

New York, Mar 13 (JEN): The rampant destruction of Syria’s cultural heritage – including ancient cities, houses and temples – is deepening hatred in the war-torn country and must stop, ...

New York, Mar 12 (JEN): The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) is assisting with preparations for new Syrian arrivals once Jordan’s third refugee camp opens on Apr 30, a spokesperson on ...

New York, Mar 12 (JEN): The United Nations refugee agency said on Tuesday it is increasingly alarmed at the humanitarian impact of continuing violence in north-eastern Nigeria and stressed t ...

New York, Mar 12 (JEN): The head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Tuesday warned rebel fighters in the country to ‘surrender with ...

New York, Mar 12 (JEN): A senior United Nations official in Jerusalem on Tuesday voiced his deep concern at reports that three Palestinians died in separate security-related incidents in the ...

New York, Mar 12 (JEN): As the fighting continues in South Sudan, United Nations humanitarian agencies warned on Tuesday that the approach of the rainy season is a major concern for the 706, ...

New York, Mar 12 (JEN): With 44 people missing and feared drowned after a smugglers' boat capsized off the coast of southern Yemen, the UN refugee agency on Tuesday urged the donor community ...

New York, Mar 12 (JEN): The best hope for peace and stability in Somalia, the Horn of Africa and beyond remains a united, secure and federal Somalia, the top United Nations official in the c ...