December 2016
Nigeria Reports a 'Major Victory' Against Boko Haram
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari announced a significant military victory over Boko Haram, claiming the army has expelled the group from its last major forest base.…
Netanyahu: Israel to Reassess Its Relations with the United Nations
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced plans to reassess Israel's relations with the UN following the passage of a resolution calling for an immediate halt to…
UN General Assembly Passes Resolution Criticizing Human Rights Situation in Iran
The UN General Assembly passed a resolution criticizing Iran's human rights record, supported by 85 countries. This resolution addresses issues like executions, journalist detentions, and…
UN Requests $22 Billion in Humanitarian Aid for 2017
The UN has requested $22.2 billion in humanitarian aid for 2017 to assist 93 million people affected by global crises, with significant allocations for Syria,…
Head of Women's Basij: Judiciary Should Confront Gender Equality Advocates
Minou Aslani, head of the Women's Basij, criticized Iran's commitment to gender equality as contrary to women's interests and called for judicial action against advocates…
Half a Million People in Mosul Facing Drinking Water Shortage
The UN reports that half a million civilians in Mosul are facing a severe drinking water shortage due to ongoing battles with Islamic State militants.…