Cyprus braces for migrant influx amid Lebanon war fears

Human Rights 2023-11-13

Cyprus braces for migrant influx amid Lebanon war fears

Lebanese nationals and Syrian refugees have been making their way to Cyprus in increasing numbers amid worsening conditions in Lebanon.

Humanitarian aid conference for Gaza opens in Paris

Human Rights 2023-11-09

Humanitarian aid conference for Gaza opens in Paris

The conference, which brings together aid groups and government representatives from many countries, aims to speed the delivery of aid.

UAE to set up 150-bed field hospital in Gaza

Human Rights 2023-11-07

UAE to set up 150-bed field hospital in Gaza

The hospital's facilities will include anaesthetics and surgery, gynaecology and intensive care units catering to both children and adults.

Jordan air-drops 'urgent medical aid' into Gaza

Human Rights 2023-11-06

Jordan air-drops 'urgent medical aid' into Gaza

Discussions also are under way with Cyprus to set up a maritime aid corridor to ensure that humanitarian aid to Gaza is uninterrupted.

Blinken seeks 'concrete steps' to reduce Gaza civilian harm in Israel visit

Human Rights 2023-11-03

Blinken seeks 'concrete steps' to reduce Gaza civilian harm in Israel visit

'We will be talking about concrete steps that can and should be taken to minimize harm to men, women and children in Gaza,' US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said ahead of a visit to Israel.

Egypt says thousands to be evacuated from Gaza as regional countries pledge more aid

Human Rights 2023-11-02

Egypt says thousands to be evacuated from Gaza as regional countries pledge more aid

As evacuations begin, the United States and others are facilitating the delivery of life-saving humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza.

UN expert says Israel-Hamas war emboldens Iranian regime's 'repression'

Human Rights 2023-11-01

UN expert says Israel-Hamas war emboldens Iranian regime's 'repression'

Since the war began, regime-linked media have been flooded with Gaza news and anti-Israel rhetoric, drowning out a number of domestic events that are troubling for the country's rulers.

Dozens of aid trucks enter Gaza as US says Israel must protect Palestinian civilians

Human Rights 2023-10-30

Dozens of aid trucks enter Gaza as US says Israel must protect Palestinian civilians

US President Joe Biden and other world leaders have emphasized the need to protect civilians in Gaza and increase humanitarian aid.

Charity halts north Yemen operations after staffer dies in Houthis' custody

Human Rights 2023-10-27

Charity halts north Yemen operations after staffer dies in Houthis' custody

Save the Children suspends its north Yemen operations with immediate effect after long-serving staff member dies in custody in Sanaa.

Families displaced from Lebanon-Israel border are fearful, angry

Human Rights 2023-10-27

Families displaced from Lebanon-Israel border are fearful, angry

As tensions grow at the Lebanon-Israel border, mass displacement from border towns and villages has left many destitute and desperate.