Geneva, Switzerland// — Following the passage of the “Safety of Rwanda” Bill by the UK Parliament, two UN leaders have again sounded the alarm on the harmful impact it will have on global responsibility-sharing, human rights and refugee protection.
Category: International
UNICEF: Thousands of Children Killed or Maimed by Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas
Meaningful action to prevent the use of explosive weapons in populated areas could reduce the number of child casualties in conflicts by nearly half, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Monday.
How Will US Foreign Policy Affect Joe Biden’s Chances of Re-election in November?
Emma Shortis, RMIT University When big questions about American foreign policy collide with an election, it’s rarely good news for a sitting president.
Ukraine Aid Package Could Help Kyiv Slow Russia’s Advance
President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his gratitude to the US House of Representatives for approving a new $61bn (£49bn) package of military assistance for Ukraine after months of delays. He said the aid could save thousands of lives.
Israel Accused of Using AI to Target Thousands in Gaza as Killer Algorithms Outpace International Law
Natasha Karner, RMIT University The Israeli army used a new artificial intelligence (AI) system to generate lists of tens of thousands of human targets for potential airstrikes in Gaza, according to a report published last week. The report comes from the nonprofit outlet +972 Magazine, which is run by Israeli and Palestinian journalists. The report […]
758 Allegations of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Reported in 2023-UN
The UN received 758 allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse committed by staff last year, together with related personnel and partners, according to its latest report on the issue.
Why Would Islamic State Attack Russia and What Does This Mean for the Terrorism Threat Globally?
Greg Barton, Deakin University It appears almost certain the brutal assault on a Russian crowd settling down to watch a rock concert in Moscow on Friday night was an Islamist terrorist attack.
Trump’s Third Presidential Nomination Has Never Been in Doubt. He’s Made an art of Political Survival
Jared Mondschein, University of Sydney Donald Trump’s political obituary has been written many times. His dominant performance in the Super Tuesday Republican primaries marks one more instance of him outlasting those who counted him out.
Haiti violence: Gangs Free 4,000 Inmates In Mass Jailbreak
Armed gangs have stormed the main prison in Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince, releasing many inmates.
Security Council Hears Gaza Famine ‘Almost Inevitable’ Unless Aid Is Massively Scaled Up
Well over half a million Gazans are just a step away from famine, said senior UN humanitarians, briefing the Security Council Tuesday on food security in the stricken enclave.