In Afghanistan, journalists and media workers face challenges including arbitrary arrests, torture and severe restrictions on press freedom, according to a new United Nations report released on Tuesday.
As the security situation in Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince rapidly worsens due to ongoing gang violence, the United Nations is adjusting its operations to ensure the continued delivery of critical humanitarian assistance.
With 2024 the deadliest year for aid workers on record, the Security Council must clearly condemn attacks against them and ensure accountability for perpetrators, a senior official with the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, said on Tuesday.
With all eyes on a possible ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, UN humanitarians condemned unrelenting violence there, in Gaza and in Israel. Stay tuned for live updates from UN headquarters and the field. UN News app users can follow here.
UN human rights chief Volker Türk lent his weight to growing ceasefire calls in Lebanon on Tuesday, as senior Israeli cabinet members were reportedly due to meet on a deal to end more than a year of conflict with Hezbollah militants, sparked by the war in Gaza.
Plus, Matt Gaetz’s new gig.
The launch in Italy follows the Bermuda-based group’s recent expansion into other key international markets Related Stories AM Best raises outlook on US personal motor sector to stable Florida insurers book $5.17bn in Helene and Milton losses to date Hamilton Re launches credit, bond, and political risk reinsurance operation
Now that’s winning one for “The Gipper”– the late actor and President Ronald Reagan. The film “Reagan” has surged to the top of the home sales charts following President-elect Donald Trump’s victory on Nov. 5.
Liiba chief calls for supportive stance from regulators as consultation gets underway Related Stories Insurers eye niche carbon credit fraud market Retro deal sparks strong recovery for Scor shares Charterparty considerations of wind-assisted propulsion
