Taliban says reports of internet ban in Afghanistan are untrue
The Taliban government on October 1st denied claims of a national internet ban in Afghanistan, attributing the widespread disruptions to...
humanitarian crisis
UN pledges to ramp up Gaza aid
The United Nations has affirmed its readiness to step up humanitarian deliveries into Gaza following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement...
Haiti humanitarian appeal receives lowest funding amid gang conflict
The United Nations’ Haiti humanitarian appeal for 2025 has received the lowest funding of any response plan worldwide, according to...
Madonna urges Pope to go to Gaza, pushes for humanitarian aid
The US singer, Madonna, has urged Pope Leo to visit Gaza, as the humanitarian crisis in the enclave continues to...
Dr. Majid Rafizadeh: Sudan’s children face growing crisis
In the midst of Sudan’s relentless civil war, children have increasingly become the primary victims of a brutal and indiscriminate...
At least 20 killed amid chaos at Gaza aid centre
At least 20 people were killed on July 16th at a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) aid centre in southern Gaza,...
UN: 10 children lose limbs in Gaza daily amid Israeli attacks
The UN-sponsored Global Protection Cluster reported on July 15th that at least ten children in Gaza are losing one or...
As Somalia’s hunger crisis deepens, UN warns aid is drying up
An estimated 4.6 million Somalis currently face food insecurity, with aid funds dwindling and healthcare deteriorating. UN spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric,...
Former EU ambassadors call for action as Gaza crisis deepens
A collection of 27 former European Union ambassadors have published a public letter to central EU governing bodies demanding immediate...
Amnesty: Israel weaponises aid to carry out genocide in Gaza
Amnesty International on July 3rd accused Israel and its US-backed aid distribution system in Gaza of using starvation tactics to...
UN aid cuts risk deepening crises in Sudan and elsewhere
The UN aid plans designed to confront global humanitarian crises are being drastically reduced due to its largest ever funding...
Nkosana Sithole kaMiya: Social media shrouds Congo and Sudan from sight
In a world increasingly shaped by the flickering images of social media, the pain of others has become a form...
Cholera surges in Sudan amid war, water shortage and power cuts
More than 2,300 cholera cases have been reported in Sudan over the past three weeks, resulting in at least 51...
Israel will allow limited food into Gaza amid military push
Israel will allow limited food shipments into Gaza as part of a slight easing of its blockade, Prime Minister Benjamin...
Qatar and Egypt urge Gaza ceasefire as Israel plans escalation
Qatar and Egypt affirmed on May 7th that their mediation efforts in the Gaza conflict are ongoing, emphasising continued coordination...
