UNGA President: vaccinating world New Year’s top priority
President of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), has said that his first goal for the New Year is to
UNRWA faces crisis in providing services
The UN estimates around 65 percent of them suffer from poverty, while 3 percent of them live in extreme poverty…reports Asian Lite News The
UNHCR: 11,500 Nigerians forced to flee to Niger due to armed forced attacks
Armed banditry has been a primary security threat in Nigeria’s northern and central regions, leading to deaths and kidnappings in recent months…reports Asian Lite
UN: Displacements in northern Ethiopia up relief needs
The conflict in northern Ethiopia is increasing relief needs as it drives more people from their homes, causing a loss of livelihoods and access
UN extends mandate for international forces fighting piracy off coast of Somalia
The UN Security Council has renewed for an additional three months its authorisation for states and regional organisations cooperating with Somalia to use all
43 people dead, 46 villages burned, looted in Darfur
Sudan’s Darfur region has witnessed a civil war since 2003 during the rule of former President Omar al-Bashir, who was ousted on April 11,
Antonio reiterates call to immediately release UN staffers held in Ethiopia
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has reiterated his call for the immediate release of 10 UN staff members detained in Ethiopia…reports Asian Lite News “As
UN says over 300 illegal immigrants rescued off Libyan coast
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has said that more than 300 illegal immigrants have been rescued and have returned to Libya…reports
