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September 10, 2018

UN Syria Envoy calls for protection of civilian life in Idlib

With the ingredients for a "perfect storm” brewing in the Syrian province of Idlib, the international community cannot allow civilians there to succumb to such a fate, the UN Envoy for the country has told the Security Council.
November 19, 2017

UN warns that famine may be unfolding 'right now' in Yemen

The United Nations relief wing warned of famine-like conditions unfolding in Yemen, as a blockade on aid and other essential goods by a Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthi rebels there entered its twelfth day.
July 12, 2017

Aid agenices in Yemen forced to shift resources from hunger to cholera

Unless the international community contributes $200 million to address the cholera outbreak in Yemen, the United Nations humanitarian arm will be forced to “reprogramme” more resources tagged for malnutrition in the country already facing famine, a senior official said yesterday (11 July 2017).
January 5, 2017

‘Give peace a chance’ urges UN official as Aleppo ceasefire holds

A senior United Nations humanitarian official has reported that though damage to Aleppo was extreme, aid workers were nonetheless inspired by signs of optimism and hope, and asked that peace be given a chance.
May 14, 2015

UN chief urges calm in Burundi political crisis

Amid reports of political upheaval in Burundi, the UN Secretary-General has called for calm and restraint and urged the country's leaders to preserve peace and stability.
February 9, 2014

UN humanitarian chief urges safe passage for Homs aid delivery

A top UN official expressed deep disappointment at the targeting of aid workers delivering assistance to the beseiged Syrian city of Homs.
January 3, 2014

Multiple emergencies 'great test' of global humanitarian system, says UN

An unprecedented number of people are beginning 2014 either internally displaced or as refugees, the United Nations humanitarian chief has warned.