The ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran has escalated significantly, with a devastating attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in southern Iran marking one of the bloodiest incidents thus far. This missile strike, which occurred on February 28 during the initial phase of military actions, resulted in the deaths of over 170 individuals, predominantly schoolgirls. This incident has drawn widespread condemnation and has become emblematic of the civilian toll in the ongoing war. Initial reports indicate that the missile strike targeted the school during operational hours, catching many by surprise. Eyewitness accounts and local reports confirmed that... [Continue Reading]
On March 11, the UN Security Council held two sessions to address escalating military strikes and increasing instability in the Middle East, with a morning briefing centering on Lebanon and a follow-up discussion on the wider regional conflict. The meetings come as repeated attacks swell displacement figures and overwhelm local infrastructure. Humanitarian agencies within the UN system have sounded alarms about worsening conditions, highlighting the adverse effects on mobility, trade, and the delivery of crucial aid. Displaced populations face limited access to essential services amid expanding regional instability that threatens to cripple relief operations. The intensification of violence has disrupted... [Continue Reading]
A French aid worker for the UN children's agency was killed in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday, after air strikes overnight killed several people in the city of Goma. [Continue Reading]
France's president said a French aid worker with UNICEF was killed, after M23 rebels said 'combat drone' hit the city. [Continue Reading]