UNHCR: 11,500 Nigerians forced to flee to Niger due to armed forced attacks
Armed banditry has been a primary security threat in Nigeria’s northern and central regions, leading to deaths and kidnappings in recent months…reports
UN: Displacements in northern Ethiopia up relief needs
The conflict in northern Ethiopia is increasing relief needs as it drives more people from their homes, causing a loss of livelihoods
UN extends mandate for international forces fighting piracy off coast of Somalia
The UN Security Council has renewed for an additional three months its authorisation for states and regional organisations cooperating with Somalia to
43 people dead, 46 villages burned, looted in Darfur
Sudan’s Darfur region has witnessed a civil war since 2003 during the rule of former President Omar al-Bashir, who was ousted on
UNRWA for Palestine refugees seeks new contributors to achieve sustainable funding for budget
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has said that it will hold contacts with donors to bring
UN releases emergency funds in response to S.Sudan flooding
UN agencies and their partners will provide humanitarian assistance and protection to people impacted by the floods…reports Asian Lite News UN Undersecretary-General
Iran calls on IAEA to maintain ‘technical cooperation’
The Iranian Foreign Ministry insisted on Monday that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) should “stay in the path of technical cooperation
UAE ranks first in 9 gender balance indexes
The UAE is continuing its rapid progress in the United Nations Development Programme Gender Inequality Index, rising eight places in 2020…reports Asian
Antonio reiterates call to immediately release UN staffers held in Ethiopia
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has reiterated his call for the immediate release of 10 UN staff members detained in Ethiopia…reports Asian Lite
UN says over 300 illegal immigrants rescued off Libyan coast
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has said that more than 300 illegal immigrants have been rescued and have returned