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Investment in Syria needed to prevent more displacement - UN director

Discussions about the return of Syrian refugees should not be held ‘in isolation’ from the wider economic and political context, the director-general of the UN’s migration agency told Euronews.

Haiti

Haiti police vow to ramp up fight against gangs after fresh attacks

More than 1 million people have been displaced by the violence, with gangs in control 85% of Port-au-Prince, according to a UN human rights expert.

Europe News

US surprise siding with Russia in Ukraine UN vote sparks concerns

The surprise US vote comes after Trump decided to start direct talks with Russia to end the war, shocking Ukraine and its allies in Europe by not including them in the initial discussions last week.

Green News

Key talks on next landmark IPCC climate report begin in China

The IPCC assessment summarises the latest climate research from around the world, taking hundreds of experts years to produce.

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Green News

Could Switzerland follow the US out of the Paris Agreement?

Switzerland’s biggest political party claims that a recent referendum indicates voters don’t want radical climate targets.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

UN accuses Rwanda-backed rebels of killing children in DR Congo

The accusation comes after M23 seized more territory in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

EuroVerify

Do new UK refugee citizenship rules violate UN Refugee Convention?

The UK government has been criticised for bringing in new guidance which effectively bans refugees who entered the country illegally from acquiring British citizenship.

Gaza

With Gaza facing humanitarian disaster, UN says ceasefire must hold

The head of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), Jorge Moreira da Silva, made the appeal after a visit to Gaza on Thursday.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh's protest crackdown may be crime against humanity, says UN

As many as 1,400 people were killed, mostly by the country's security services, in demonstrations last summer against the now ousted leader Sheikh Hasina.

Green News

Which big polluters are late submitting climate plans to the UN?

Just a handful of countries have submitted their NDCs on time, including the UK and Brazil.

Yemen

UN suspends aid work in Yemen's Houthi stronghold after staff detained

The decision to pause all operations and programmes in northern Saada came after eight UN staff were detained by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels.

USA

US foreign aid freeze a 'death sentence' for people in need, NGOs warn

US President Donald Trump has ordered most foreign assistance to be halted for 90 days pending a review, causing alarm among aid agencies worldwide.

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UN honours Auschwitz liberation on Holocaust Remembrance Day

UN chief António Guterres warned of growing antisemitism and urged the release of Israeli hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza, marking the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Thousands flee as rebels enter the outskirts of the city of Goma

M23 rebels and allied Rwandan forces entered the outskirts of Goma on Sunday and the airport in the key eastern city was no longer in use, the top U.N. official in Dr Congo said.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Hundreds injured as M23 rebels advance on eastern DR Congo’s main city

M23 has made significant territorial gains in recent weeks, encircling Goma, which has around two million people and is a regional hub for security and humanitarian efforts.

World News

UN suspends all travel into Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen

The Houthis have previously detained UN staffers, as well as individuals associated with the then US Embassy in Sanaa and aid groups.

Green News

Bloomberg offers climate cash to UN after Trump exits Paris Agreement

The core of the UNFCCC's budget comes from its almost 200 member countries.

Europe News

UN officials discuss $3.32bln humanitarian support for Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has engaged in a flurry of diplomatic activity in the run-up to Donald Trump’s inauguration next Monday, which is expected to bring a departure from the outgoing US administration’s pledge to stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes to defeat Russia.

Green News

How we can tackle climate change in 2025, according to the UN chief

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reminded the world that every year since the Paris Agreement has been the hottest on record.

Italy

Cecilia Sala freed from Iran with Elon Musk's help, reports claim

Tesla and X owner is reported to have used a personal connection with Iran's ambassador to the UN after Sala was detained in Tehran in December.