Human Rights
Explainer: What is international humanitarian law?
But, what exactly are the rules of war and what happens when they are broken?To find out more about international humanitarian law, known by its acronym IHL, UN News spoke…
Search: Eastern Mediterranean
Europe
President Christodoulides: “no border changes will stem from violence and war”
As part of the 'This is Europe' debate series, President Christodoulides called for a united Europe capable of changing to secure its place in tomorrow’s world. “I am strongly convinced…
News
WHO mission to Syria quake zone boosts protection from disease outbreaks
“The focus of the mission was to enhance the capacity of the early warning alert and response network (EWARN) and ensure rapid detection, verification and response to communicable diseases alerts and…
Culture
Ancient DNA reveals genomic history of ‘cradle of civilization’
Analysis of ancient DNA from more than 700 individuals reveals a complete genomic history of the so-called “Southern Arc,” a region spanning southeastern Europe and western Asia long considered the…
News
Pakistan: WHO warns of significant health risks as floods continue
Major health risks are unfolding in Pakistan as unprecedented flooding continues, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Wednesday, warning of the threat of further spread of malaria, dengue fever…
Europe
Asylum and migration in the EU: facts and figures
Migration in the EU has been affected by crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic and Russian hostilities.
Europe
Dozens missing after migrant boat sinks in Aegean Sea – UNHCR
Dozens of people are said to be missing after a boat of migrants and refugees sank in the Aegean Sea on Wednesday off the Greek island of Karpathos, according to…
News
Mystery child hepatitis outbreak passes 1,000 recorded cases, says WHO
In addition to tackling COVID and the monkeypox outbreak, the UN health agency has also been keeping a close eye on the puzzling spread of hepatitis in previously healthy children,…
Culture
President Erdogan’s inimitable style, from ping pong to foreign policy
In 2010, he patented the first letters of his name as his own trademark Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan undoubtedly has a distinctive style, and not just in government. His…
News
New international partnerships needed to boost healthcare in Syria
As the protracted conflict in Syria continues to push millions deeper into poverty and increase their vulnerability to health risks, UN agencies and their partners met on Friday to spur…