Global IssuesNews headlines for “Arms Control”
UN chief strongly condemns killing of Kenyan peacekeeper in Central African Republic
- UN News
The UN Secretary-General on Saturday strongly condemned an attack on peacekeepers serving with UN mission MINUSCA in the Central African Republic which left one Kenyan ‘blue helmet’ dead.
UNICEF Report Warns of Rising Rates of Child Mortality without Proper Funding
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 28 (IPS) - Despite levels of child mortality and stillbirths having significantly decreased since 2000, increasingly unequal and limited access to basic services around the world endangers millions of children around the world, a new report finds.
Haiti reaches ‘yet another crisis point’ as gangs tighten their grip
- UN News
The UN human rights chief sounded the alarm on Friday over the rapidly deteriorating situation in Haiti, calling it a “catastrophe” fuelled by gang violence, widespread impunity and a political process that is hanging by a thread.
Despite renewed conflict in eastern DR Congo, protection for civilians is paramount: Keita
- UN News
As the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has intensified in recent months, the UN peacekeeping mission, MONUSCO, has been working to protect civilians - including in areas under the control of the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group in North Kivu province.
Tens of millions risk starvation as funding cuts deepen crises in DR Congo: WHO, WFP
- UN News
Sharply declining aid could force tens of millions across the globe who rely on food aid into extreme hunger and starvation, the World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Friday.
‘Perfect storm’ in South Sudan demands urgent action, says Guterres
- UN News
Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Friday of a rapidly deteriorating crisis in South Sudan, calling for urgent dialogue, the immediate release of detained officials and renewed commitment to the 2018 peace agreement.
Gaza: Acts of war bear hallmarks of atrocity crimes, warn UN humanitarians
- UN News
Lifesaving supplies in Gaza continue to run dangerously low, nearly four weeks into the total aid blockade and deadly bombardment of the enclave by Israel, UN humanitarians said on Friday.
Gaza: UN humanitarians flag impact on children of return to war
- UN News
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) issued a warning on Thursday over the terrible impact on youngsters of renewed Israeli bombardment and the total aid blockade.
Armed groups install ‘parallel administration’ in DR Congo, Security Council hears
- UN News
Armed groups affiliated with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have continued to expand their control in North and South Kivu – setting their sights on more territorial gains.
Sudan war: Displacement figures fall for first time
- UN News
For the first time in nearly two years of brutal conflict between rival militaries, the number of Sudanese internally displaced has fallen, the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported on Thursday.
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