UN warns violence against civilians in Sudan ‘verging on pure evil’
UN humanitarian coordinator for Sudan says war between army and paramilitaries is ‘horrific’ Violence against civilians in Sudan is “verging on pure evil,” a senior...
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Plastic waste ‘spiralling out of control’ across Africa, analysis shows
Predicted 116m tonnes of waste annually by 2060 is six times higher than in 2019, driven by demand in sub-Saharan Africa Plastic waste is “spiralling...
Climate crisis talks resume on ‘loss and damage’ funding for poorest countries
World leaders will reconvene in Abu Dhabi before UAE’s Cop28 after talks broke down two weeks ago Governments will meet this weekend for a last-ditch...
Aid trucks enter Gaza but UN chief says people need ‘much, much more’
After visit to Rafah crossing, António Guterres says regular supply of food, water, medicine and fuel needed Israel-Hamas war – live updates The Rafah crossing...
Aid entering Gaza not enough to avert ‘humanitarian catastrophe’, says UN chief
After visit to Rafah crossing, António Guterres says regular supply of food, water, medicine and fuel needed as first 20 trucks enter from Egypt Israel-Hamas...
Politicians, not public, drive U-turns on green agenda, says UN biodiversity chief
People are ahead of governments, says David Cooper, who blames backtracking on parties seeking ‘wedge issues’ for electoral gain Government backtracking on environmental promises is...
Climate crisis is ‘not gender neutral’: UN calls for more policy focus on women
Only a third of countries with climate crisis plans include access to sexual, maternal and newborn health services, UNFPA report finds Only a third of...
Campaigners aim to lower support for China on UN human rights council
Parliamentarians from 15 countries urge reduction in vote to signal disapproval of country’s crackdown on Uyghur population An effort is under way to drive down...
UN votes to send Kenyan-led security force to Haiti to combat gangs
Security council approves mission but UN faces concerns over outside force with its own record of abuses Kenya’s offer to send police to Haiti sparks...
Eliminate malaria once and for all or it will come back stronger, UN warned
World faces ‘malaria emergency’ from resistance to insecticides, waning efficacy of drugs, funding shortfalls and climate change African leaders have warned that the world is...