Terrorist Bombing Attack in Somalia Kills Dozens of People
The Al-Shabab militant group carried out a coordinated gun-and-bomb attack Wednesday in Somalia, killing at least 28 people. It is reported that the militants used a car full of explosives…
Fresh Fighting in Mosul to Affect 750,000 Civilians
One hundred days after military operations to retake Mosul started, humanitarian partners are expressing deep concern about the plight of the estimated 750,000 civilians. They are currently living in the…
Violent Extremists Attack Cultural Heritage Sites in Syria
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reported Friday that the cultural heritage sites are increasingly been attacked by the warring groups in Syria. The UN body said…
European Union Funds Gaza’s Largest Seawater Desalination Plant
The European Union and UNICEF officially inaugurated Thursday the largest seawater desalination plant built in the Gaza Strip so far. The €10 million plant, funded by the European Union, has…
One Journalist Killed Every Four Days in 2016: UN Agency
More than 100 journalists were killed last year while doing their jobs, according to the United Nations (UN) agency tasked with defending press freedom. The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural…
Syria: 700,000 People Trapped in 15 Besieged Areas
While efforts to fully implement a ceasefire in Syria continue, top United Nations (UN) officials appealed Monday for safe access to reach the children and families who are still cut…