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News from the United Nations
- Sudan drone attacks raise fears for civilian safety and aid efforts May 5, 2025The UN is sounding the alarm over escalating violence in Sudan following drone strikes near Port Sudan airport reportedly carried out by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
- FAO calls for action amid foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks May 5, 2025Greater awareness and action are needed as Europe and parts of the Middle East grapple with fresh outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) which can have devastating impacts on both animal health and regional economies, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned on Monday.
- ‘Step back from the brink’, Guterres urges India and Pakistan May 5, 2025UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called for “maximum restraint” from India and Pakistan, warning that escalating tensions over a recent deadly terror attack in Kashmir risk spiralling into outright military confrontation.
- Guterres alarmed by Israeli plans to expand Gaza ground offensive May 5, 2025The UN Secretary-General is alarmed by reports of Israeli plans to expand ground operations and prolong its military presence in Gaza, a spokesperson for António Guterres said on Monday.
- World News in Brief: Deadly attacks in South Sudan and Ukraine, World Court rejects Sudan case, lifesaving aid in Yemen May 5, 2025The United Nations has condemned a deadly aerial bombardment on a hospital in South Sudan’s Jonglei state that killed multiple civilians and forced the suspension of vital medical services for over 100,000 people.
- UN warns of growing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza May 4, 2025The UN and partners on Sunday issued a stark warning over the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as Israeli authorities maintain a near-total blockade on the delivery of aid for a ninth consecutive week.
- Reporters in Gaza bear witness and suffer tragic consequences May 2, 2025"After losing my leg in the war, I returned to photojournalism not just for work, but because I have loved photography since childhood," said Palestinian reporter Sami Shahada.
- Funding crisis increases danger and risks for refugees May 2, 2025The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) warned on Friday that a worsening funding crisis is placing refugees – who cannot return home due to war or persecution – in increasing danger.
- Myanmar crisis deepens as military attacks persist and needs grow May 2, 2025More than a month after two powerful earthquakes devastated Myanmar, the country is spiralling deeper into crisis as continued military attacks, obstructed aid access and widespread displacement leave nearly 6.3 million people in urgent need.
- Guterres condemns violence against civilians in Syria, urges Israel to stop attacks May 2, 2025UN Secretary-General António Guterres is following developments in Syria, where fresh fighting in the capital Damascus and elsewhere is threatening fragile efforts toward peace and political transition.