Days of Islamic State Are Numbered: UN Envoy
The military campaign to oust Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh) terrorists from Iraq is nearly won, but the humanitarian crisis is expected to continue for months, if…
Transparency Report: Corruption Rampant in Modi’s India
The level of corruption has increased manifold in the past over 2 years of Modi’s government in India. Besides unchecked bureaucratic and political corruption, Modi himself is also facing serious…
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…
Human Rights: Prisoners at Risk of Death in Iran
Raising alarm over the health of several prisoners of conscience in Iran, who have been on a prolonged hunger strike contesting the legality of their detention, the United Nations expert…
New UN Task Force to Check Sexual Exploitation Cases
The United Nations announced Friday that it plans to strengthen its approach to preventing and responding to sexual exploitation and abuse by creating a task force that will develop a…
Aleppo Is Now a Synonym for Hell: Ban Ki-moon
In his last press conference as United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon observed that “the carnage in Syria remains a gaping hole in the global conscience.” “Aleppo is now a synonym…