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In-depth: Deeply intertwined with the history of the Palestinian struggle, the UN agency has faced defunding and political delegitimisation in a bid to deprive refugees of their rights.
Comment: Impressive support for the bill reflects a growing sense among Democrats that Israel should be treated like any other country, and be accountable to US law, writes Mitchell Plitnick.
HRW urges Biden to protect rights in Afghanistan
Fears are rampant that a power vacuum left by Washington's departure could threaten key human rights gains.
Eritrea says troops in Ethiopia's Tigray, vows pullout
A letter posted online by the country's information minister marks Eritrea's first explicit admission of its role in the war in Ethiopia's ...
UN says aid situation worsening in Tigray
The UN's aid chief warned the humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia's conflict-hit Tigray region is worsening, where people are now ...
UN urges Yemen's warring parties to accept peace plan
Martin Griffiths called on Yemen's warring factions to move toward accepting a proposed peace plan on Thursday.
UN calls on Yemen factions to accept peace plan
The United Nations is pushing for a peace plan that proposes a nationwide ceasefire and the free movement of people and humanitarian ...
How Russia's soft power strategy seeks to reshape Syria
Analysis: Moscow's role in Syria is often referenced through its military intervention, but the Kremlin is also using soft power tactics to ...
Dozens killed as fighting intensifies in Yemen's Marib
A pro-government source said Houthi rebels seized some territory in the fighting northwest of Marib and that 22 government soldiers had been ...
US doubles aid in Ethiopia's Tigray amid famine fears
Some $152 million in US aid will be given to prevent potential famine in Ethiopia's conflict-hit Tigray region, Washington said on ...
Emirati aid, Iranian oil arrive in crisis-hit Syria
A plane carrying UAE aid and an Iranian oil tanker have arrived in Syria after the US said that its Caesar Act sanctions on the regime ...
Why the EU-Turkey migration deal needs to be reassessed
In-depth: Five years after the EU-Turkey migration deal was reached, the agreement desperately needs to be reassessed for the sake of millions ...
US issues new Syria sanctions guidance for NGOs
The US State Treasury has issued new guidance for NGOs working in Syria to avoid sanctions.
Oil spill off Israel reaches south Lebanese beaches
The Lebanon Diving Center detail their efforts on cleaning up South Lebanon's tainted shoreline following a massive oil spill off the coast of ...
US 'concerned' over Saudi aid worker's 20-year jail term
The US expressed concern after a Saudi aid worker was sentenced to 20 years in jail.
Death toll from fighting Darfur rises to 50
50 people have been killed in four days of violence in Sudan's Darfur.
Kurdish humanitarian dies from Covid-19 in Sweden
Ghafouri set up a charity to support Yazidis diplaced by IS.
Blinken seeks Israel's 'equal' treatment of Palestinians
Antony Blinken has called for equal treatment for the Palestinians after increasing aid commitments to Palestine.
Donors pledge more than $6 billion to Syria crisis
A conference to raise money for humanitarian aid for Syria has secure just over half what it hoped to secure.
As under Trump, US report avoids 'Occupied Territories'
US President Joe Biden's administration avoided using the term "Occupied Territories" in a human rights report, as his predecessor Donald Trump ...
Syria border must stay open for aid: UN chief
Closing the last remaining border crossing into Syria would halt the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines across the country's northwest, the UN ...
Kurds say 53 IS members arrested in Syria's Al-Hol
The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced the launch on Sunday of the sweep in Al-Hol camp, which has been rocked by assassinations ...
Donors face $10bn aid appeal at Syria conference
Germany led the way at a two-day video conference by vowing to contribute 1.74 billion euros ($2 billion), ahead of $600 million from the United ...
Impassioned Blinken demands more crossings for Syria aid
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged the UN Security Council to reopen border crossings into Syria blocked by Russia, saying world powers ...
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will reinforce the need for aid in Syria to the UN.
International NGOs have struggled with the depreciating lira, leading to funding shortages.
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