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World News in Brief: Syria violence intensifying, heavy weapons threat in Myanmar, justice call for Thai lawyer
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World News in Brief: Syria violence intensifying, heavy weapons threat in Myanmar, justice call for Thai lawyer

The UN Syria Commission of Inquiry, which reports to the Human Rights Council, warned that fighting escalated on 5 October last year, when consecutive explosions at a military academy graduation…

13 March 2024 · 5 min read

At least one person in eight now suffers from obesity
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At least one person in eight now suffers from obesity

At least one in eight people on Earth are living with obesity, WHO said on Friday, citing a newly released global medical study.

2 March 2024 · 5 min read

WFP pleads for aid access in Sudan, amid reports of starvation

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WFP pleads for aid access in Sudan, amid reports of starvation

WFP described the situation as dire, noting that almost 18 million people across the country are currently facing acute hunger. An estimated five million are experiencing emergency levels of hunger due…

25 February 2024 · 4 min read

We all want an Afghanistan at peace, UN chief says in Doha
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We all want an Afghanistan at peace, UN chief says in Doha

Speaking to journalists during a two-day meeting with regional and national special envoys for Afghanistan, António Guterres said that there was consensus among delegates over what needs to happen, although…

25 February 2024 · 3 min read

UK urged to end ‘national threat’ of violence against women and girls
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UK urged to end ‘national threat’ of violence against women and girls

Concluding a 10-day visit to the country, Special Rapporteur Reem Alsalem noted that a woman is killed by a man every three days in the UK, and one in four…

24 February 2024 · 3 min read

World News in Brief: Ukraine attacks in Donetsk, Afghan quake costs, ‘forever chemicals’ dumped in US, benefits of multilingual education
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World News in Brief: Ukraine attacks in Donetsk, Afghan quake costs, ‘forever chemicals’ dumped in US, benefits of multilingual education

Briefing journalists in New York, Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric cited the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, which said the damage had occurred after a water filtering station was hit.The city had…

23 February 2024 · 5 min read

Humanitarian leaders unite in urgent plea for Gaza
© WHO/Christopher Black - Neighbourhoods in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, lie in ruins.

Human Rights

Humanitarian leaders unite in urgent plea for Gaza

Heads of UN humanitarian entities and NGOs implored world leaders to help prevent further deterioration in Gaza where tens of thousands of Palestinians have died.

22 February 2024 · 3 min read