Gambia Abuses Human Rights by Detaining Journalists: UN
The United Nations (UN) human rights agency said Tuesday it is concerned that two weeks after their detention, two Gambian journalists continue to be held incommunicado, with no access to…
New Legislation May Derail Israeli–Palestinian Peace Process
A new piece of Israeli legislation would enable the confiscation of privately owned Palestinian land and if passed, would deal yet another severe blow to hopes of lasting peace in…
Military Operations to Retake Mosul Causing Humanitarian Crisis
As November 17 marked one month of intensified military operations to retake the city of Mosul, tens of thousands of families in newly retaken areas urgently require life-saving assistance. According…
UNICEF Provides Emergency Supplies for 15,000 Children in Mosul
UNICEF said Tuesday that a UNICEF-led multi-agency humanitarian convoy was on Sunday the first to enter the Iraqi city of Mosul together with WFP and UNFPA. “UNICEF has entered Mosul…
Sexual Exploitation of Women and Girls Continues in Iraq
Mass graves and further evidence of sexual exploitation of women and girls, torture and killings, child recruitment and other grave human rights abuses committed by Islamic State of Iraq and…
Actor Liam Neeson Meets Syrian Children in Jordan
Top actor and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Liam Neeson wrapped up a two-day visit to Jordan this week, along with his eldest son Micheal. They met with Syrian children, young people…