02/04 • THE RED SEA CRISIS
As global attention focusses on the Strait of Hormuz, a second shipping pressure point exists in the Red Sea.
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As global attention focusses on the Strait of Hormuz, a second shipping pressure point exists in the Red Sea.
Senior Israeli officials publicly stated for the first time their intention to permanently occupy a significant portion of Lebanese territory.
The ongoing war between the U.S., Israel and Iran is disrupting global humanitarian systems.
In a week filled with flying missiles, we remember the one who said: “Blessed are the peacemakers.”
Armed violence has escalated across Nigeria, fuelled by long-standing tensions over land, religion, and identity.
On 22 April, gunmen opened fire on a group of Hindu tourists in the Baisaran Valley, killing 26 and injuring over 20 others.
UNRWA’s presence in Gaza safeguards hospitals, clinics, and UN premises that are explicitly protected under international law.
In recent weeks, Russia’s actions at the UN have highlighted both its diplomatic isolation and ongoing defiance in international relations.