Tag: violence
UN appeals for aid for people fleeing Sudan into Ethiopia
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) is appealing for additional funding to address the needs of people fleeing Sudan who are crossing into Ethiopia.
The...
Sudan warring groups agree to 3-day ceasefire
Sudan's warring groups have agreed to hold a three-day ceasefire to halt escalating violence in the East African nation, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Monday.
Blinken said "intense...
Pope appeals for end to Sudan violence
Pope Francis has called for an immediate end to violence in Sudan after clashes erupted anew due to the collapse of a ceasefire.
Speaking during...
UN agency forced to stop humanitarian activities in Sudan
The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) would temporarily halt its humanitarian activities in Sudan, a day after three employees were killed in the...
Myanmar top military leader wants decisive action vs opposition
Myanmar’s top  military leader sees the need for decisive action against those fighting army rule in the country.
Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing spoke at a military parade on Armed...
More than 400 arrested in violent protests in France
Protests in France against controversial pension reforms turned violent on Friday, resulting in more than 400 people arrested.
It marked the ninth day of planned mobilization since...
UN marks first international day vs ‘Islamophobia’
The United Nations on Friday marked the first-ever International Day to Combat Islamophobia with a special event, where speakers upheld the need for concrete...
