REFUGEES, ASYLUM SEEKERS AND MIGRANTS
© Dan Kitwood/Getty Images Most people in the world have had the experience of leaving the place where they grew up. Maybe they will only move as far as the […]
Founding ICC prosecutor: ‘The International Criminal Court will not disappear’
Luis Moreno Ocampo, first chief prosecutor of the ICC, is raising sharp criticism against the attacks targeting his successor Karim Khan. But he says these attacks only prove the court’s continued relevance. BY Tahir Chaudhry July 29, 2025 Luis Moreno Ocampo receives a medal of gratitude for his work in defense […]
Why UN’s Rohingya conference must deliver
Dr. Azeem Ibrahim July 11, 20252 In September, the UN will convene a high-level conference to address what is arguably one of the world’s most protracted and neglected humanitarian catastrophes: […]
The UN is preparing a plan to combat Islamophobia
By Mohammed Jaabouk (Translation Latifa Babas) 07/06/2025 Miguel Ángel Moratinos, United Nations Special Envoy for Combating Islamophobia / DR Estimated read time: 1′ Four weeks after his appointment as the United Nations Special […]
ICC prosecutor Karim Khan on leave amid misconduct probe and Trump sanctions
The Hague-based court says two deputy prosecutors will be in charge of Khan’s work during his leave of absence International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan pictured during an interview with […]
Migrants, asylum seekers, IDPs, refugees and immigrants: What’s the difference?
Explainer June 22, 2018 Last updated: May 15, 2025 Support our response. Every day, people around the world make the difficult decision to leave their countries in search of safety and […]
UN appoints special envoy to combat Islamophobia
New position will be filled by Miguel Angel Moratinos of Spain. (File/AFP) Updated 36 sec ago Caspar Webb May 07, 2025 NEW YORK CITY: The UN has appointed a special […]
‘Ignoring the global humanitarian crisis is a huge mistake,’ UN refugee agency chief Filippo Grandi tells Arab News
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‘Before it is Too Late’ – UNICEF Calls for Entry of Aid into Gaza
March 17, 2025 News By Palestine Chronicle Staff “They were not asking for charity, just for the respect of their rights and the possibility to return to their homes.” – UN […]
Why global governance is failing
Antara Haldar March 16, 2025 The UN was established in 1945, succeeding the failed League of Nations, in a bid to pull humanity back from the brink of self-destruction. It […]
Cyprus talks in Geneva: A geopolitical stalemate amid deepening divides
by Zeynep Gizem Özpınar Mar 13, 2025 – A pigeon flies next of an abandoned military guard post with a Turkish (L) and the Turkish Cypriot flags, in the northern […]
Islamophobia ‘most alarming manifestation’ of hate speech, Muslim World League chief tells UN
Previous 1 / 3 2 / 3 3 / 3 Next Updated 1 min 32 sec ago Arab News March 14, 2025 NEW YORK: Islamophobia is one of the most alarming manifestations of […]
Rohingya face starvation as the world turns away
Dr. Azeem Ibrahim March 15, 2025 The World Food Programme last week announced yet another devastating cut to food aid for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. Rations will be slashed from […]
Switzerland cancels Middle East humanitarian law conference
Switzerland has called off a conference on applying the Geneva Conventions in the Middle East following protests from several countries. This content was published onMarch 7, 2025 – 08:58 Keystone-SDA Other languages: 5 +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Too few participants supported the draft final […]
How long can Israel’s policy of deliberate nuclear ambiguity hold?
Analysis Details of Israel’s nuclear program came to light as a result of revelations by a technician who worked at Dimona from 1977 to 1985. (AFP) Updated 16 min 50 […]
Failure of Middle East conference in Geneva reflects ‘too divided’ international society
Listen to the articleToggle language selectorShare Late on Thursday, Switzerland cancelledExternal link a conference on the application of the Geneva Conventions to the occupied Palestinian territories for want of participants, after some […]
UN secretary-general’s timely visit to Rohingya camps
Dr. Azeem Ibrahim March 08, 2025 In an announcement that underscores the gravity of the Rohingya crisis, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres last week confirmed that he will visit the Rohingya […]
‘Muslims deserve fair representation in global decision-making bodies’
by Daily Sabah ISTANBUL Mar 03, 2025 Edited By Nurbanu Tanrıkulu Kızıl President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan speaks at an iftar event with families of martyrs in Istanbul, March 2, 2025. (AA […]
Gaza, Intl. Law, Global Complicity: 8 Takeaways from Francesca Albanese on Floodgate Podcast
February 28, 2025 Articles, Features By Romana Rubeo In an exclusive interview with the FloodGate podcast, UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese delivers searing insights on Gaza, Western complicity, and the crumbling global legal […]