FROM THE FIELD: A new life beyond kneading bread
Who would imagine that the smell of fresh bread wafting through a bakery could change the life of a young Syrian refugee for a struggling […]
Month: January 2019
‘Critical test’ for North Korea’s Government as civilian suffering remains rife, warns UN rights expert
The human rights situation in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea – DPRK – remains “extremely serious”, and along with international demands for denuclearization, this constitutes a […]
FROM THE FIELD: One teen’s journey from refugee camp to US school principal
After escaping from two years of captivity at the hands of Mai Mai rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Bertine Bahige was […]
Storms and snow in Lebanon worsen plight for Syrian refugees
Storm-force winds and snow across Lebanon have worsened the plight for tens of thousands of Syrian refugees who’ve been forced from their homes by nearly […]
Europe and Eurasia: Declaration of Ukrainian Autocephaly
http://internationalpeoplesearch.com Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC January 10, 2019 The January 6th announcement of autocephaly for an independent Orthodox Church […]
‘Refrain from violence’ UN chief urges, as presidential election result is announced in DR Congo
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appealed for all parties to “refrain from violence” in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), following the announcement […]
Guatemala: UN anti-corruption body will continue working, as Constitutional Court blocks Government expulsion
Following the Guatemalan Government’s unilateral decision to shut down a long-running UN anti-corruption commission, its spokesperson told UN News on Wednesday that the team is looking at ways […]
How to stay in shape and step up support for refugees
At a time of year when many resolve to get fit, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, has launched a campaign to raise awareness of the […]
DR Congo: Restore internet services as ‘a matter of urgency’, urges UN expert
More than a week after voters went to the polls to choose a new President in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), results have yet to be […]
Saudi woman seeking asylum in Thailand ‘now in a secure place’ says UNHCR
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Monday that 18-year-old Saudi national Rahaf Mohammed Al-qunun, who had been stranded at Bangkok airport after fleeing her […]