Jan Egeland
Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council
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View Timeline →European Union: Expansion of Jewish Settlements in the West Bank in 2023 was Unprecedented
The European Union reported a significant increase in the construction of Jewish settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem in 2023, marking the highest…
The Number of 'Internally Displaced Persons' Worldwide Reaches 71 Million
The number of internally displaced persons globally has reached 71 million due to conflicts and climate disasters, marking a 20% increase since 2021. Key countries…
Yemeni Rebels Claim to Have Repelled Saudi Attacks on Hodeidah Port
Houthi rebels in Yemen claim to have successfully repelled Saudi-led coalition attacks on Hodeidah, despite ongoing fighting and significant casualties on both sides. The situation…
Macron and Putin Discuss; France Calls for Halt to Assad's Airstrikes
French President Emmanuel Macron urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop airstrikes by the Syrian government in Eastern Ghouta and Idlib, citing a humanitarian crisis.…
UN Secretary-General Warns of 'Crimes Against Civilians' in Aleppo
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has raised alarms over reports of crimes against civilians in Aleppo, particularly concerning executions of women and children. The Syrian government…
Warning of a 'Humanitarian Catastrophe' in Fallujah
The UN warns of a potential humanitarian disaster in Fallujah as ISIS uses civilians as human shields during an Iraqi military operation to retake the…