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02 April 2025, 08:15

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 01 (IPS) - The Trump administration’s ground-rules are dangerously clear—and devastating.

If you are a pro-Palestinian demonstrator, denouncing Israeli atrocities in Gaza, you are either a supporter of the “terrorist organization” Hamas or you are described as anti-Semitic veering on hate crimes liable for prosecution.

Read the full story, “UN Staff Put on Alert -- as US Visa Holders Face Threats and Deportation”, on globalissues.org

02 April 2025, 08:15

UN humanitarians and partners on Tuesday expressed deep shock at the killing of 15 colleagues on duty in southern Gaza by Israeli forces whose remains were recovered on Sunday from a shallow grave after a week-long rescue operation, noting that one worker is still missing.

Read the full story, “Gaza aid worker killings: One humanitarian still missing in mass grave”, on globalissues.org

02 April 2025, 08:15

Policymakers, researchers, the private sector and other stakeholders are meeting in Zambia’s capital, Lusaka, over the next three days to chart a path toward sustainable development and resilience for the world’s Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

Read the full story, “UN-backed forum seeks to boost resilience of world’s Least Developed Countries”, on globalissues.org

02 April 2025, 08:15

The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is spiralling as rival militaries continue to battle for control of the country, with the UN expressing profound alarm on Monday over escalating hostilities, particularly in North Darfur.

Read the full story, “Sudan on brink of famine as fighting ravages Darfur, UN warns”, on globalissues.org

02 April 2025, 08:15

Civilians continue to bear the brunt of the violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with 602 victims of extrajudicial or summary executions in North and South Kivu recorded over just two months, the Human Rights Council heard on Tuesday.

Read the full story, “DR Congo: Surging violence as armed groups target civilians in the east, Human Rights Council hears”, on globalissues.org

02 April 2025, 08:15

The United Nations on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the latest escalation of violence in Lebanon, despite the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, following an Israeli airstrike in southern Beirut that reportedly killed four people – including a woman – and injured several others.

Read the full story, “Lebanon: UN expresses deep concern over latest Israeli airstrikes, in call for restraint”, on globalissues.org

02 April 2025, 08:15
Child marriage and sexual violence plague women and girls as climate change threatens the northern Marsabit region.
02 April 2025, 08:15
Pakistan's difficult tour of New Zealand continues, with Mitch Hay leading the home team to a series-clinching victory.
02 April 2025, 08:15
Dozens of Palestinian families trapped in Rafah issue distress call as UN says tens of thousands fled 'under gunfire'.