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Turkish Musician Speaks Out Against Israel at UN Conference

May 10, 2024

Haluk Levent, president of the Ahbap humanitarian aid organization and renowned Turkish musician, addressed the 2024 Civil Society Conference in Nairobi, condemning Israel's actions in Gaza. Levent expressed concern for the 600 thousand…

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UN Urges Middle East De-Escalation Amid Rising Tensions

Apr 15, 2024

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for global responsibility to ease tensions in the Middle East, emphasizing the dangers of escalating conflicts. Guterres stressed the need to avoid actions leading to…

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UN Warns of Health System Collapse in Haiti Amid Escalating Violence

Mar 8, 2024

As violence and anti-government actions surge in Haiti, the UN issues a grave warning of the imminent collapse of the country's health system. A state of emergency in Port-au-Prince is extended amid protests, with security forces…

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Iran’s Erbil Missile Strikes Spark Protest at UN Office

Jan 16, 2024

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps' ballistic missile attacks on Erbil, part of the Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (KRG), resulting in the death of four civilians, prompted a demonstration outside the United Nations (UN) Erbil Office.…

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UN Chief Guterres Calls for Unity and Hope in 2024

Dec 29, 2023

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed the tumultuous year of 2023, acknowledging widespread suffering, violence, and climate crises. Stressing the need for solidarity, Guterres stated, "Humanity is in pain. Our planet is in peril.…

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UN Assembly Votes on Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

Dec 13, 2023

The United Nations General Assembly, in a Special Emergency Palestine session, voted on a draft resolution for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution, presented by Egypt and supported by around 100 nations including…

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UN Chief Says Gaza Turning Into Graveyard For Children

Nov 7, 2023

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to Israel's attacks, calling for support for a $1.2 billion aid campaign. He expressed concerns about the escalating conflict in the…

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Israeli Airstrike Hits near UN School in Gaza, killing 5

Nov 2, 2023

In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza, the bombardment that began on October 7 has reached its 27th day. Indiscriminate Israeli attacks have impacted various civilian shelters, including schools, hospitals,…

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UN Camp in Gaza: Palestinians Adopt Rotating Sleep Schedule

Nov 2, 2023

Palestinian Faten Abu Shehada, residing in a UN-established tent camp in the southern Gaza Strip, described the camp's occupants adopting a rotating sleep schedule. The camp was set up by UNRWA to provide refuge…

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UN Security Council Convenes Emergency Session on Gaza

Oct 31, 2023

The United Nations Security Council held an emergency session, prompted by the United Arab Emirates, to address the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Philippe Lazzarini, the General Commissioner of the UN Relief Agency for…

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