June 2016
End of the Liberation Operation of Fallujah by the Iraqi Army
Iraqi forces have successfully recaptured Fallujah from the 'Islamic State' militants after five weeks of intense fighting. This victory is seen as a crucial step…
De Mistura: Bombing of Besieged Areas in Syria Continues
Stefan de Mistura, the UN envoy for Syria, reports ongoing bombing of besieged areas despite some improvements in aid access. The humanitarian crisis continues to…
Saudi Defense Minister Requests Meeting with UN Secretary-General
Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Defense Minister, has requested a meeting with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon amid controversies regarding the Saudi-led coalition's…
UN: Islamic State has committed genocide against Yazidis
The UN has accused the Islamic State of committing genocide against Yazidis in Iraq and Syria, highlighting ongoing abductions and sexual slavery. The report is…
Iraq: ISIS Members Hide Among Civilians Fleeing Fallujah
Iraqi police have arrested over 500 ISIS members hiding among civilians fleeing Fallujah, where thousands are trapped as the Iraqi army advances to reclaim the…
The Most Violent Year for the West Bank in a Decade
The UN report highlights that 2015 was the most violent year for the West Bank in a decade, with significant increases in confrontations and fatalities…
Over 3,000 Migrants Rescued from the Mediterranean Sea in Three Days
The Italian Coast Guard has rescued over 3,000 migrants from the Mediterranean Sea in just three days, highlighting an ongoing crisis of illegal migration to…
United Nations: Approximately 90,000 Civilians Trapped in Fallujah
The UN reports that around 90,000 civilians are trapped in Fallujah, Iraq, amid a siege by Iraqi forces fighting Islamic State militants. The humanitarian situation…
Strong Protests Against Removal of Saudi Arabia from UN Blacklist
The UN has faced severe backlash for removing Saudi Arabia from its blacklist of child rights violators, following a report linking the Saudi-led coalition to…
UN: Reports of Abuse and Killing of Civilians Fleeing Fallujah
The UN reports serious human rights violations against civilians fleeing Fallujah, including abuse and potential executions by Iraqi security forces and militias. The situation is…
United Nations: Battle in Manbij Displaces 200,000 Syrians
The UN reports that ongoing U.S.-backed military operations in Manbij are displacing thousands of Syrians, with a potential total of 216,000 displaced if the conflict…
UN: Air Aid to Syria Not Imminent
The UN has stated that air aid to Syria is not imminent due to security concerns and the need for approval from the Syrian government.…
UN Lists Saudi-led Coalition as Violators of Children's Rights
The UN has placed the Saudi-led coalition on its blacklist for violating children's rights in Yemen due to the high number of child casualties from…