Geopolitics
New York, Apr 21(Just Earth News): Reporting on the dire situation across the Middle East region, marked by the largest refugee crisis since the Second World War, fractured societies, proliferation of non-State actors and unbelievable human suffering, a United Nations envoy on Thursday reiterated the need for a surge in diplomacy for peace to ease the suffering of innocent civilians. more
Middle East’s largest camp turns three as Syrian refugees top four million: UN agency

New York, Jul 29 (JEN): Living conditions for more than half a million refugees living in Jordan is becoming increasingly tough, the United Nations refugee agency warned on Tuesday on the ev ...

Middle East: Funding crisis may force UN agency to delay start of school year

New York, Jul 27 (JEN): Facing its most severe financial crisis ever, the United Nations agency tasked with assisting Palestine refugees throughout the Middle East has on Sunday convened an ...

Middle East: UN launches appeal for Palestinians as humanitarian needs surge

New York, Feb 13 (JEN)The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for the occupied Palestinian territory on Thursday launched an appeal to boost funding for more than a million ...

Middle East: UN chief urges calm as Israeli-Palestinian tensions flare

New York, Nov 12 (JEN):Amid an outburst of violence between Israelis and Palestinians, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesdayurged all parties to do everything they can to r ...

Middle East: backed by UN-supported plan, Gaza reconstruction effort moves forward

New York, Nov 5 (JEN) The United Nations-backed mechanism designed to provide war-ravaged Gaza with reconstruction materials for urgent shelter repairs has commenced its operations, a senior ...

In Iran, UN relief chief urges cooperation to deal with region's 'unprecedented' crises

New York, Aug 18 (JEN) On a visit to Iran, the United Nations humanitarian chief on Sunday stressed the importance of regional cooperation in dealing with the myriad of “unprecedented ...