Number of forcibly displaced ‘untenably high’ — UN
The number of people displaced by war, violence and persecution has almost doubled in the past decade, the UN says. But funding for its refugee agency UNHCR remains at about the same…
Malawi’s president seeks UN Security Council reforms
In an exclusive interview with DW, Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera explicitly endorses Africa's bid for a permanent seat at the UN Security Council. Chakwera, who was visiting Germany, defended his economic record…
Taliban ban UN human rights rapporteur in Afghanistan
Since taking power in 2021, the Taliban have ruled Afghanistan under Sharia law. It has banned the education of girls beyond the sixth grade. Human rights groups have described the situation as…
UN warns ‘anarchy’ spreading across Gaza
The United Nations is warning that "anarchy" is spreading in Gaza as displaced Palestinians face an acute humanitarian crisis. UN officials say the lack of local law enforcement and basic supplies is…
UN condemns Taliban crackdown on girls’ education
Since taking power in 2021, the Taliban have ruled Afghanistan under Sharia law. It has banned the education of girls beyond the sixth grade. Human rights groups have described the situation as…
UN condemns Taliban crackdown on girls’ education
Since taking power in 2021, the Taliban have ruled Afghanistan under Sharia law. It has banned the education of girls beyond the sixth grade. Human rights groups have described the situation as…
Child Labour: Impact and consequences of children exploitation
The silent crisis of child labor unfolds daily in every corner of Nigeria and sadly, this harsh reality continues to strip millions of children of their childhood education and future. As we…
Top UN court hears new case against Israel
The International Court of Justice has convened to hear a case filed by South Africa, which accuses Israel of continuing what South Africa describes as "genocide" in Gaza.…
Did the UN revise down its Gaza death toll?
The UN has stirred controversy over the number of deaths in Gaza published on its website where the toll appears to have been revised down compared to previous reports.…
Did the UN cut their Gaza women and children death toll by almost 50%, compared to a prior report?
The UN has stirred controversy over the number of deaths in Gaza published on its website where the toll appears to have been revised down compared to previous reports.…
UN General Assembly approves Palestinian membership bid
The UN General Assembly has voted to grant new "rights and privileges" to Palestine and requested the Security Council approve membership. The US is expected to veto the measure in the Security…