UN refugee agency's spokesman says preliminary assessment finds damage from the eruption is likely to be extensive
UN human rights officials say diversion to Minsk of passenger plane carrying opposition blogger Raman Pratasevich was a state-sponsored abduction
Discussions on a so-called pandemic treaty to better prepare for and prevent global infectious outbreaks is expected to take center stage at this week’s 2021 World Health Assembly
Organization seeks nearly $84 million for assistance to address Nepal’s worst COVID-19 outbreak
A damage assessment in Gaza needs to be done first, so it is too early to put a price tag on the cost of reconstruction, UN says
New health statistics suggest the true number of global deaths attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic is probably two to three times higher than that officially reported
In Africa, fewer than 2 in 100 people have received one vaccine dose compared to more than 8 out of 10 people in some high-income countries
Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa generated 90 percent of all new conflict-related displacements
UN appeal follows reports that Tanzania has turned back more than 4,000 asylum seekers from Mozambique’s volatile Cabo Delgado province since September
The UN is seeking $943 million to assist 1.4 million Rohingya refugees and the Bangladeshi communities hosting them in Cox’s Bazar
UN agency has received no response from Israel regarding its assessment of conditions in Gaza
Pandemic causes disruptions and delays in NTD services, mass treatment campaigns, and the delivery of medicines
Those working at least 55 hours a week are at increased risk, study says
Campaign to slow drivers in a bid to cut traffic deaths and injuries to be launched Monday
The UN is seeking $943 million in assistance for 1.4 million Rohingya refugees and the Bangladeshi communities hosting them
Humanitarian officials continue assistance, but insecurity restricts essential deliveries, including COVID-19 response, according to UN
United Nations has received reports of security forces using unnecessary and disproportionate force against peaceful protesters
Human rights commissioner says military shows no sign of easing crackdown on opponents, who remain defiant and continue to protest against coup leaders
UN says country has been hit by double climate disaster for more than two weeks that is likely to worsen already acute food insecurity
At least 25 people, including one policeman, killed in dawn raid
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