Middle East – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:06:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Middle East – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 US Under Secretary Allison Hooker Launches Strategic Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria, Oman, Bahrain and Italy https://www.theinfostride.com/us-under-secretary-allison-hooker-launches-strategic-diplomatic-mission-to-nigeria-oman-bahrain-and-italy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/us-under-secretary-allison-hooker-launches-strategic-diplomatic-mission-to-nigeria-oman-bahrain-and-italy/#respond Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:06:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=476080 The United States Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Allison Hooker, has embarked on a high-level diplomatic mission to Nigeria, Oman, Bahrain and Italy from January 21 to 29, reinforcing Washington’s commitment to strengthening international partnerships across Africa, the Middle East and Europe. The multi-nation tour reflects a renewed US focus on advancing security [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/us-under-secretary-allison-hooker-launches-strategic-diplomatic-mission-to-nigeria-oman-bahrain-and-italy/feed/ 0 Truecaller Crosses 100m Monthly Active Users in Middle East and Africa, Marking 19% Year-on-Year Growth https://www.theinfostride.com/truecaller-crosses-100m-monthly-active-users-in-middle-east-and-africa-marking-19-year-on-year-growth/ https://www.theinfostride.com/truecaller-crosses-100m-monthly-active-users-in-middle-east-and-africa-marking-19-year-on-year-growth/#respond Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:12:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464562 Truecaller, the global leader in verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communications, has announced a significant milestone in its journey – crossing 100 million monthly active users in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region as of August 2025. This achievement reflects a 19% year-on-year growth, underlining the company’s deepening impact in mobile-first markets. The milestone [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/truecaller-crosses-100m-monthly-active-users-in-middle-east-and-africa-marking-19-year-on-year-growth/feed/ 0 BRICS+: An Impressive Enlargement https://www.theinfostride.com/brics-an-impressive-enlargement/ https://www.theinfostride.com/brics-an-impressive-enlargement/#respond Sat, 03 Feb 2024 13:59:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=369492 At the dawn of 2024, from January 1, five more countries became full members of the BRICS, a transnational association, which until then consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, and thus became BRICS+ (BRICS Plus), totalling ten countries. Egypt which is located in northeast Africa and partly on the Sinai Peninsula, which [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/brics-an-impressive-enlargement/feed/ 0 For Palestine And The World [OPINION] https://www.theinfostride.com/for-palestine-and-the-world-opinion/ https://www.theinfostride.com/for-palestine-and-the-world-opinion/#respond Wed, 03 Jan 2024 20:22:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=366359 The region of Palestine since October 7 has entered into a terrible war. And, of course, there the flowers have withered, and the sun has disappeared because the darkness has come, and the youths cannot sing, and the children cannot play carelessly in the streets, and the white doves of peace do not fly in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/for-palestine-and-the-world-opinion/feed/ 0 Iraq Hosts Regional Meeting Aimed At Easing Middle East Tensions https://www.theinfostride.com/iraq-hosts-regional-meeting-aimed-at-easing-middle-east-tensions/ https://www.theinfostride.com/iraq-hosts-regional-meeting-aimed-at-easing-middle-east-tensions/#respond Sat, 28 Aug 2021 11:00:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=305116 Iraq hosts a regional conference Saturday aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East and emphasising the Arab country’s new role as mediator. Among the invitees are archenemies Iran and Saudi Arabia, whose rivalry has often played out in Iraq and other countries, including Yemen and Lebanon. Saudi Arabia has said it would be represented [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/iraq-hosts-regional-meeting-aimed-at-easing-middle-east-tensions/feed/ 0 Loeries Awards 2017: Facebook gears up for a Jam-packed Creative Week https://www.theinfostride.com/loeries-awards-2017-facebook-gears-up-for-a-jam-packed-creative-week/ Thu, 17 Aug 2017 16:36:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=178675 Facebook is up for a jam-packed creative week at the Loeries Awards 2017 in South Africa. The Loeries Awards helps in creating a number of programmes to help grow and recognise young, diverse creative talent across Africa and the Middle East, to showcase Facebook and Instagram’s mobile canvas for brands Facebook is once again throwing its full [...]

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]]> Extreme Poverty to fall below 10% – World Bank https://www.theinfostride.com/extreme-poverty-to-fall-below-10-world-bank/ Sun, 04 Oct 2015 22:19:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101946 Extreme poverty will this year fall to less than 10 percent of the global population for the first time, according to a report by the World Bank. The organisation said in Sunday’s publication that despite the drop in poverty there is still “great concern” for millions in Africa. “This is the best story in the [...]

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]]> Yemen facing serious food insecurity as conflict deteriorates, new UN study finds https://www.theinfostride.com/yemen-facing-serious-food-insecurity-as-conflict-deteriorates-new-un-study-finds/ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 18:25:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/yemen-facing-serious-food-insecurity-as-conflict-deteriorates-new-un-study-finds/ 18 June 2015 – Six million people in Yemen are slipping towards severe hunger and now need emergency food and life-saving assistance, “a sharp increase” from the last quarter of 2014, according to a new joint study by two United Nations organizations. “We are seeing a serious deterioration of the food security situation because of [...]

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]]> Yemen: Envoy says UN-backed consultations ‘important start towards return to political process’ https://www.theinfostride.com/yemen-envoy-says-un-backed-consultations-important-start-towards-return-to-political-process/ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 02:25:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/yemen-envoy-says-un-backed-consultations-important-start-towards-return-to-political-process/ 17 June 2015 – The United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, has deemed the fact that both Yemeni delegations are in now Geneva to participate in the UN-facilitated consultations “an important start towards the return to a political process,” a spokesperson for the world body said today. Speaking to reporters at [...]

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]]> In Geneva, Ban says international community has ‘obligation to act’ for Yemen peace https://www.theinfostride.com/in-geneva-ban-says-international-community-has-obligation-to-act-for-yemen-peace/ Mon, 15 Jun 2015 18:25:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/in-geneva-ban-says-international-community-has-obligation-to-act-for-yemen-peace/ 15 June 2015 – The international community has not a moment to lose if it is to help end the fighting in Yemen and broker a lasting peace for the country, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced today as he urged stakeholders to “make the most of the momentum of opportunity.” Briefing the press at [...]

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]]> Syria: UN rights officials deplore government aerial attacks; warn of retaliation by armed groups https://www.theinfostride.com/syria-un-rights-officials-deplore-government-aerial-attacks-warn-of-retaliation-by-armed-groups/ Mon, 15 Jun 2015 02:25:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/syria-un-rights-officials-deplore-government-aerial-attacks-warn-of-retaliation-by-armed-groups/ 12 June 2015 – Condemning the rising number of Government aerial attacks in Syria and the use of indiscriminate weapons, such as barrel bombs, including in civilian populated areas, a group of United Nations officials today warned of retaliatory action by non-State armed groups, which could increase the vulnerability of religious and ethnic minorities perceived [...]

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]]> In Geneva, UN envoy meets Syria stakeholders amid ongoing consultations https://www.theinfostride.com/in-geneva-un-envoy-meets-syria-stakeholders-amid-ongoing-consultations/ Thu, 11 Jun 2015 02:25:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/in-geneva-un-envoy-meets-syria-stakeholders-amid-ongoing-consultations/ 10 June 2015 – The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria is continuing a series of critical meetings with Syrian and international stakeholders as part of the ongoing Geneva Consultations and in an effort to find a political solution to the country’s five-year long conflict. According to a spokesperson for the Organization, Staffan de Mistura [...]

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]]> UN-facilitated Yemen consultations set for 14 June; Ban urges parties to engage in good faith https://www.theinfostride.com/un-facilitated-yemen-consultations-set-for-14-june-ban-urges-parties-to-engage-in-good-faith/ Mon, 08 Jun 2015 02:25:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/un-facilitated-yemen-consultations-set-for-14-june-ban-urges-parties-to-engage-in-good-faith/ 6 June 2015 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the readiness of President Abd Rabou Mansour Hadi of Yemen to send a delegation to participate in United Nations-facilitated Yemeni-Yemeni consultations in Geneva, set to start on 14 June. According to a statement issued by a UN spokesperson, the Yemeni President’s decision was communicated to Mr. [...]

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]]> At Security Council, UN officials warn against ‘waning’ global attention to plight of civilians in Iraq https://www.theinfostride.com/at-security-council-un-officials-warn-against-waning-global-attention-to-plight-of-civilians-in-iraq/ Thu, 14 May 2015 18:25:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/at-security-council-un-officials-warn-against-waning-global-attention-to-plight-of-civilians-in-iraq/ 14 May 2015 – The complexities and complications surrounding the plight of civilians in Iraq remain “enormous” amid slow political progress and ongoing violence throughout the country, a senior United Nations official warned today as he urged the international community to support the Gulf State’s efforts towards stability and peace. “Iraq is temporarily unable to [...]

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]]> Yemen: UN welcomes ceasefire as ‘lifesaving’ humanitarian relief begins to arrive https://www.theinfostride.com/yemen-un-welcomes-ceasefire-as-lifesaving-humanitarian-relief-begins-to-arrive/ Thu, 14 May 2015 02:25:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/yemen-un-welcomes-ceasefire-as-lifesaving-humanitarian-relief-begins-to-arrive/ 13 May 2015 – The top United Nations humanitarian official has welcomed the commencement of a ceasefire in Yemen aimed at allowing the delivery of “lifesaving” relief and aid to the country’s civilian populations. “I call on all parties to the conflict to respect this vital pause in hostilities,” Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency [...]

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]]> Yemen conflict is taking &#39dreadful toll&#39 on civilians: UN top relief official https://www.theinfostride.com/yemen-conflict-is-taking-39dreadful-toll39-on-civilians-un-top-relief-official/ Mon, 11 May 2015 02:25:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/yemen-conflict-is-taking-39dreadful-toll39-on-civilians-un-top-relief-official/ 10 May 2015 – The conflict in Yemen is taking a dreadful toll on civilians, the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for the country has warned, as he also expressed deep concern over yesterday’s airstrikes on the city of Sa’ada, where scores of civilians were reportedly killed. “Many civilians are effectively trapped in Sa’ada as they [...]

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]]> Senior UN official warns of ‘widespread and systematic’ sexual violence in Syria, Iraq https://www.theinfostride.com/senior-un-official-warns-of-widespread-and-systematic-sexual-violence-in-syria-iraq/ Thu, 07 May 2015 18:25:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/senior-un-official-warns-of-widespread-and-systematic-sexual-violence-in-syria-iraq/ 7 May 2015 – Sexual violence is being committed strategically, in a widespread and systematic manner, and with a high-degree of sophistication by most parties to the conflict in Syria and Iraq, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Zainab Bangura, said today as she briefed journalists on her “scoping mission” [...]

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]]> Yemen: UN envoy sets out on ‘intensive consultation’ aimed at getting political process back on track https://www.theinfostride.com/yemen-un-envoy-sets-out-on-intensive-consultation-aimed-at-getting-political-process-back-on-track/ Thu, 07 May 2015 02:25:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/yemen-un-envoy-sets-out-on-intensive-consultation-aimed-at-getting-political-process-back-on-track/ 6 May 2015 – The United Nations Special Envoy on Yemen, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, is conducting intensive consultations aimed at getting the political process back on track for the country, where conflict erupted in late March. Starting the process with a visit to Paris, Mr. Ould Cheikh Ahmed met officials from the Office of [...]

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]]> Amid reports of new attack on Yarmouk camp, UN agency urges Syria to halt military operations in civilian areas https://www.theinfostride.com/amid-reports-of-new-attack-on-yarmouk-camp-un-agency-urges-syria-to-halt-military-operations-in-civilian-areas/ Mon, 04 May 2015 02:25:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/amid-reports-of-new-attack-on-yarmouk-camp-un-agency-urges-syria-to-halt-military-operations-in-civilian-areas/ 2 May 2015 – After a reported overnight attack on Yarmouk refugee camp, the United Nations relief agency assisting Palestinians across the Middle East has called on the Syrian Government to refrain from using explosive weapons in populated areas, “including airborne weapons, whose indiscriminate effects expose civilians to imminent danger and suffering.” In a press [...]

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]]> Arriving for talks in Gaza, new UN envoy urges Palestinian unity, end to Israeli blockade https://www.theinfostride.com/arriving-for-talks-in-gaza-new-un-envoy-urges-palestinian-unity-end-to-israeli-blockade/ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 18:25:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/arriving-for-talks-in-gaza-new-un-envoy-urges-palestinian-unity-end-to-israeli-blockade/ 30 April 2015 – On his first visit to Gaza, the new United Nations envoy on the Middle East peace process pledged today the Organization’s ongoing support for efforts to reconstruct the war-ravaged enclave, lift Israel’s years-long blockade there and help strengthen Palestinian unity. UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Nickolay Mladenov, [...]

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]]> Ban condemns attack on Yarmouk, as UN agency delivers &#39critical&#39 relief to displaced in camp https://www.theinfostride.com/ban-condemns-attack-on-yarmouk-as-un-agency-delivers-39critical39-relief-to-displaced-in-camp/ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 02:25:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/ban-condemns-attack-on-yarmouk-as-un-agency-delivers-39critical39-relief-to-displaced-in-camp/ 29 April 2015 – The Secretary-General has today strongly condemned the shelling and aerial bombardment of the Yarmouk refugee camp in Damascus, which occurred despite assurances from the Syrian Government that the camp would not be targeted while civilians remained inside. “Thousands of civilians in the camp are besieged by terrorist and other armed groups [...]

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]]> UN agency alarmed by malnutrition among children displaced from Yarmouk camp https://www.theinfostride.com/un-agency-alarmed-by-malnutrition-among-children-displaced-from-yarmouk-camp/ Mon, 27 Apr 2015 02:25:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/un-agency-alarmed-by-malnutrition-among-children-displaced-from-yarmouk-camp/ 26 April 2015 – As the United Nations agency tasked with supporting Palestine refugees continued today to provide essential humanitarian assistance to civilians who have been displaced from Yarmouk and to those hosting them, evidence of acute malnutrition was found in a large number of children. “We are extremely concerned about the patients we are [...]

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]]> Conflict taking ‘immense’ toll on Yemen civilians, UN relief official warns https://www.theinfostride.com/conflict-taking-immense-toll-on-yemen-civilians-un-relief-official-warns/ Thu, 23 Apr 2015 18:25:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/conflict-taking-immense-toll-on-yemen-civilians-un-relief-official-warns/ 23 April 2015 – Escalating conflict in Yemen over the past month has worsened the already large-scale humanitarian crisis, the top United Nations relief official for the country said today, warning that the upsurge in violence has further deepened the hardships faced by ordinary Yemenis. “Fighting and coalition airstrikes have impacted virtually the entire country. [...]

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]]> UN health agency reports deaths top 1,000 in Yemen, hospitals risk shutdowns amid hostilities https://www.theinfostride.com/un-health-agency-reports-deaths-top-1000-in-yemen-hospitals-risk-shutdowns-amid-hostilities/ Thu, 23 Apr 2015 02:25:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/un-health-agency-reports-deaths-top-1000-in-yemen-hospitals-risk-shutdowns-amid-hostilities/ 22 April 2015 – As the United Nations humanitarian wing appealed for “any initiative that can reduce the violence” in Yemen, the World Health Organization (WHO) office in the country reported that the death toll from the fighting topped 1,000 over the past month and warned that main hospitals face shutting down because of critical [...]

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]]> World must do more to help support Syrian refugees in Lebanon, says UN refugee chief https://www.theinfostride.com/world-must-do-more-to-help-support-syrian-refugees-in-lebanon-says-un-refugee-chief/ Thu, 16 Apr 2015 02:25:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/world-must-do-more-to-help-support-syrian-refugees-in-lebanon-says-un-refugee-chief/ 15 April 2015 – The United Nations refugee chief called today on the international community to step-up its efforts to ease the plight of Syrian refugees who continue to live in harsh conditions in informal settlements in southern Lebanon. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), António Guterres, made his comments, while in Debane, close [...]

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]]> UNESCO condemns destruction at Iraq’s Nimrud site https://www.theinfostride.com/unesco-condemns-destruction-at-iraqs-nimrud-site/ Mon, 13 Apr 2015 18:25:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/unesco-condemns-destruction-at-iraqs-nimrud-site/ 13 April 2015 – The United Nations agency mandated with protecting heritage sites worldwide today denounced further destruction at the archeological site of Nimrud in Iraq, calling the deliberate damage of culture a “war crime” and pledging to do everything possible to fight it. “I condemn this mad, destructive act that accentuates the horror of [...]

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]]> UN official on &#39urgent&#39 mission to besieged Yarmouk refugee camp https://www.theinfostride.com/un-official-on-39urgent39-mission-to-besieged-yarmouk-refugee-camp/ Mon, 13 Apr 2015 02:25:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/un-official-on-39urgent39-mission-to-besieged-yarmouk-refugee-camp/ 11 April 2015 – The United Nations agency concerned with the well-being of Palestinian refugees is undertaking an urgent mission to Syria today, prompted by deepening concerns for the safety and protection of thousands Palestinian and Syrian civilians at Yarmouk refugee camp overrun in recent days by militants. Pierre Krähenbühl, Commissioner-General for the United Nations [...]

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]]> ‘Education is your right’ says UN agency official at opening of school for displaced Iraqis https://www.theinfostride.com/education-is-your-right-says-un-agency-official-at-opening-of-school-for-displaced-iraqis/ Thu, 09 Apr 2015 02:25:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/education-is-your-right-says-un-agency-official-at-opening-of-school-for-displaced-iraqis/ 8 April 2015 – The United Nations education agency today celebrated the opening of a new school at Dawodiyah Camp in Dohouk, Iraq, as part of its efforts to provide quality secondary education to children and adolescents in internally displaced persons communities. The opening of the new school represents another major milestone in the UN [...]

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]]> UN agency demands end to Yarmouk fighting, calls for protection of civilians https://www.theinfostride.com/un-agency-demands-end-to-yarmouk-fighting-calls-for-protection-of-civilians/ Mon, 06 Apr 2015 02:25:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/un-agency-demands-end-to-yarmouk-fighting-calls-for-protection-of-civilians/ 5 April 2015 – With fighting near Yarmouk intensifying, the United Nations agency concerned with the well-being of Palestinian refugees today made a strong appeal to all armed actors to cease hostilities that place civilians in acute danger and to withdraw immediately from civilian populated areas. “Never has the hour been more desperate in the [...]

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]]> UN agency calls on Syrians to protect cultural heritage amid uptick in violence https://www.theinfostride.com/un-agency-calls-on-syrians-to-protect-cultural-heritage-amid-uptick-in-violence/ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 18:25:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/un-agency-calls-on-syrians-to-protect-cultural-heritage-amid-uptick-in-violence/ 2 April 2015 – Syrians must unite for the protection of their shared cultural heritage amid a recent escalation in hostilities across the war-torn country, the head of the United Nations cultural agency declared today. A recent uptick in violence and shelling in the cities of Bosra and Idleb has sparked widespread concern across the [...]

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]]> Syria: UN agency warns violence near refugee camp endangering thousands of Palestinians https://www.theinfostride.com/syria-un-agency-warns-violence-near-refugee-camp-endangering-thousands-of-palestinians/ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 02:25:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/syria-un-agency-warns-violence-near-refugee-camp-endangering-thousands-of-palestinians/ 1 April 2015 – Fierce fighting has erupted between armed groups in the area of Yarmouk, a camp of Syrian and Palestinian refugees, putting thousands of people in danger, warned the spokesperson of the United Nations agency tasked with the ensuring the well-being of Palestinians across the Middle East. “UNRWA is extremely concerned about the [...]

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]]> On eve of pledging conference, senior UN officials urge donors to stand by Syrian people https://www.theinfostride.com/on-eve-of-pledging-conference-senior-un-officials-urge-donors-to-stand-by-syrian-people/ Mon, 30 Mar 2015 18:25:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/03/on-eve-of-pledging-conference-senior-un-officials-urge-donors-to-stand-by-syrian-people/ 30 March 2015 – The crisis in Syria is getting much worse, characterized by shocking “levels of savagery,” the top United Nations relief official has warned, urging countries to pledge as generously as possible ahead of the Third International Humanitarian Pledging Conference kicking off tomorrow in Kuwait City. “While we are managing to get more [...]

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]]> At Egypt Summit, UN&#39s Ban, Arab League Secretary-General discuss cooperation on regional, global challenges https://www.theinfostride.com/at-egypt-summit-un39s-ban-arab-league-secretary-general-discuss-cooperation-on-regional-global-challenges/ Mon, 30 Mar 2015 02:25:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/03/at-egypt-summit-un39s-ban-arab-league-secretary-general-discuss-cooperation-on-regional-global-challenges/ 29 March 2015 – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Nabil El-Araby Secretary General of the League of Arab States pledged today continued cooperation between the two organizations and discussed strengthening international efforts on a range of issues as the League’s Summit continued in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. According to a readout of a meeting between [...]

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]]> Palestinian conflict continues to destroy human life, dignity – UN rights official https://www.theinfostride.com/palestinian-conflict-continues-to-destroy-human-life-dignity-un-rights-official/ Mon, 23 Mar 2015 19:25:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/03/palestinian-conflict-continues-to-destroy-human-life-dignity-un-rights-official/ 23 March 2015 – Violations of human rights “fuel and shape the conflict” in the occupied Palestinian territories, a senior United Nations official reported to the Human Rights Council today. “Human rights violations in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, are both cause and consequence of the military occupation and ongoing violence, in a bitter [...]

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]]> At Security Council, UN envoy says Yemen on &#39rapid downward spiral&#39 as tensions rise https://www.theinfostride.com/at-security-council-un-envoy-says-yemen-on-39rapid-downward-spiral39-as-tensions-rise/ Mon, 23 Mar 2015 03:25:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/03/at-security-council-un-envoy-says-yemen-on-39rapid-downward-spiral39-as-tensions-rise/ 22 March 2015 – Yemen stands on the brink of civil war amid deepening political tensions and an uptick in sectarian violence, United Nations Special Adviser Jamal Benomar warned today as he explained that only through dialogue could the country achieve a peaceful political transition. Briefing the Security Council via video conference in a rare [...]

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]]> UN envoy welcomes lifting of house arrest of Yemeni leaders https://www.theinfostride.com/un-envoy-welcomes-lifting-of-house-arrest-of-yemeni-leaders/ Thu, 19 Mar 2015 03:25:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/03/un-envoy-welcomes-lifting-of-house-arrest-of-yemeni-leaders/ 17 March 2015 – The United Nations Special Adviser on Yemen, Jamal Benomar, welcomed the lifting of the house arrest of the country’s Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and other Cabinet members as a “good gesture that may restore the missing confidence in the current political negotiations.” “This step could help normalize the security and political [...]

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]]> Failure to end crisis in Syria &#39diminishes us all&#39: UN refugees envoy Angelina Jolie https://www.theinfostride.com/failure-to-end-crisis-in-syria-39diminishes-us-all39-un-refugees-envoy-angelina-jolie/ Mon, 16 Mar 2015 03:25:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/03/failure-to-end-crisis-in-syria-39diminishes-us-all39-un-refugees-envoy-angelina-jolie/ 14 March 2015 – As the Syrian conflict enters its fifth year, it is shameful that even the basic demand for full humanitarian access has not been met, Oscar-winning actress and United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) Special Envoy, Angelina Jolie said today. “It is deeply alarming that the international response so clearly falls short of [...]

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]]> On visit to Syria, senior UN official appeals for more support for humanitarian work https://www.theinfostride.com/on-visit-to-syria-senior-un-official-appeals-for-more-support-for-humanitarian-work/ Thu, 12 Mar 2015 03:25:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/03/on-visit-to-syria-senior-un-official-appeals-for-more-support-for-humanitarian-work/ 11 March 2015 – Wrapping up a three-day visit to Syria, the Commissioner-General of the United Nations agency mandated to assist Palestinian refugees across the Middle East requested more support for work being carried out across the country, stressing that in Yarmouk “safe, uninterrupted, substantial humanitarian distributions must become the norm.” As well as advocating [...]

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]]> Hatra destruction &#39war crime,&#39 says UN chief in wake of ISIL destruction of heritage site https://www.theinfostride.com/hatra-destruction-39war-crime39-says-un-chief-in-wake-of-isil-destruction-of-heritage-site/ Mon, 09 Mar 2015 11:25:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/03/hatra-destruction-39war-crime39-says-un-chief-in-wake-of-isil-destruction-of-heritage-site/ 7 March 2015 – and bulldozing of the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud and the Director General of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation also stated her outrage at the latest attack. &#8220The destruction of Hatra marks a turning point in the appalling strategy of cultural cleansing underway in Iraq,&#8221 said Irina Bokova in [...]

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]]> Gaza: UN humanitarian arm warns that blockade ‘undermining’ living standards https://www.theinfostride.com/gaza-un-humanitarian-arm-warns-that-blockade-undermining-living-standards/ Thu, 05 Mar 2015 19:25:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/03/gaza-un-humanitarian-arm-warns-that-blockade-undermining-living-standards/ 5 March 2015 – The living conditions of nearly 2 million Palestinians residing in the Gaza Strip have been undermined by the enduring blockade against the enclave, the United Nations humanitarian office reported today. The longstanding restrictions on the movement of people and goods to and from Gaza have led to steadily deteriorating living standards [...]

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]]> Lebanon: UN envoy meets with Minister to discuss country’s security https://www.theinfostride.com/lebanon-un-envoy-meets-with-minister-to-discuss-countrys-security/ Thu, 05 Mar 2015 03:25:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/03/lebanon-un-envoy-meets-with-minister-to-discuss-countrys-security/ 4 March 2015 – The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Sigrid Kaag, met today with the country’s Defence Minister, Samir Moqbel, in Beirut to discuss the security situation, with a particular focus on Lebanon’s eastern border. Ms. Kaag praised efforts by the Lebanese Armed Forces and security forces to safeguard Lebanon’s security and stability [...]

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]]> Despite Gaza clashes, Israelis and Palestinians must maintain ceasefire, says UN official https://www.theinfostride.com/despite-gaza-clashes-israelis-and-palestinians-must-maintain-ceasefire-says-un-official/ Thu, 25 Dec 2014 03:25:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/12/despite-gaza-clashes-israelis-and-palestinians-must-maintain-ceasefire-says-un-official/ An Israeli and a Palestinian pick olives together in a disputed area. While Palestinians are often attacked by Israeli settlers as they collect olives, some Israelis have also taken to protecting them Photo: IRIN/Annie Slemrod 24 December 2014 – The United Nations Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, James Rawley, has said [...]

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]]> UN launches appeal for life-saving aid to millions of Syrians, support to host communities https://www.theinfostride.com/un-launches-appeal-for-life-saving-aid-to-millions-of-syrians-support-to-host-communities/ Thu, 18 Dec 2014 19:25:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/12/un-launches-appeal-for-life-saving-aid-to-millions-of-syrians-support-to-host-communities/ 18 December 2014 – As Syria’s war rages on into its fifth year, the needs for food, shelter and medicine are astronomical, several United Nations agencies said today as they launched a major appeal, requesting over $8.4 billion to help nearly 18 million people in Syria and throughout the region. Presented to donors at a [...]

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]]> Ban strongly condemns deadly Yemen bomb attacks https://www.theinfostride.com/ban-strongly-condemns-deadly-yemen-bomb-attacks/ Thu, 18 Dec 2014 03:25:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/12/ban-strongly-condemns-deadly-yemen-bomb-attacks/ 17 December 2014 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-mon has strongly condemned the bomb attacks in Radaa in Yemen’s Al Bayda province yesterday, which killed more than 25 people, including at least 15 schoolchildren. According to media reports, a school bus carrying the 15 school girls was hit by a car bomb as it passed a checkpoint [...]

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]]> Lebanon: UN deputy chief pledges to ‘help as much as possible’ with refugee impact https://www.theinfostride.com/lebanon-un-deputy-chief-pledges-to-help-as-much-as-possible-with-refugee-impact/ Mon, 15 Dec 2014 19:25:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/12/lebanon-un-deputy-chief-pledges-to-help-as-much-as-possible-with-refugee-impact/ 15 December 2014 – With soaring numbers of refugees seeking asylum in Lebanon, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson today pledged to “help as much as possible” to ensure that the tragic conflict in Syria will not spread into Lebanese society. Meeting with the Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament Nabih Berri in Beirut, Mr. Eliasson [...]

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]]> Israel must curb ‘continuous stream’ of protest fatalities in Occupied Palestinian Territory – UN https://www.theinfostride.com/israel-must-curb-continuous-stream-of-protest-fatalities-in-occupied-palestinian-territory-un/ https://www.theinfostride.com/israel-must-curb-continuous-stream-of-protest-fatalities-in-occupied-palestinian-territory-un/#comments Mon, 15 Dec 2014 11:25:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/12/israel-must-curb-continuous-stream-of-protest-fatalities-in-occupied-palestinian-territory-un/ 12 December 2014 – Reports of excessive use of force by Israeli security forces in the Occupied Palestinian Territory have risen sharply, said the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights as he urged Israel to take steps to halt this “continuous stream of fatal incidents” and to launch a quick and “utterly transparent” investigation [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/israel-must-curb-continuous-stream-of-protest-fatalities-in-occupied-palestinian-territory-un/feed/ 1 Iran: UN atomic agency chief appeals for funds to extend monitoring mission until June 2015 https://www.theinfostride.com/iran-un-atomic-agency-chief-appeals-for-funds-to-extend-monitoring-mission-until-june-2015/ Thu, 11 Dec 2014 19:25:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/12/iran-un-atomic-agency-chief-appeals-for-funds-to-extend-monitoring-mission-until-june-2015/ 11 December 2014 – The United Nations atomic agency has made an appeal today for 4.6 million euros so that it can continue to undertake its monitoring and verification activities in Iran until June 2015 under the Joint Plan of Action with Iran agreed to by China, France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom [...]

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]]> Ban ‘deeply saddened’ by death of Ziad Abu Ein, urges Israel to investigate https://www.theinfostride.com/ban-deeply-saddened-by-death-of-ziad-abu-ein-urges-israel-to-investigate/ Thu, 11 Dec 2014 03:25:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/12/ban-deeply-saddened-by-death-of-ziad-abu-ein-urges-israel-to-investigate/ 10 December 2014 – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today that he is “deeply saddened” by the death of Palestinian Minister Ziad Abu Ein, which occurred after a demonstration near Ramallah that resulted in clashes with Israeli security forces. “The Secretary-General urges the Israeli authorities to conduct a prompt, thorough and transparent investigation into [...]

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]]> Syria: UN envoy travels to Turkey for talks on ‘freeze’ of conflict in Aleppo https://www.theinfostride.com/syria-un-envoy-travels-to-turkey-for-talks-on-freeze-of-conflict-in-aleppo/ Mon, 08 Dec 2014 19:25:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/12/syria-un-envoy-travels-to-turkey-for-talks-on-freeze-of-conflict-in-aleppo/ 8 December 2014 – The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura has met officials in Turkey as part of regional consultations related to bringing an end to the nearly four-year Syria crisis. In Istanbul, Mr. de Mistura met yesterday with a delegation of the Syria National Coalition, headed by Hadi Al-Bahra, the [...]

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]]> Yemen: Security Council condemns deadly bombing at Iranian Ambassador’s residence https://www.theinfostride.com/yemen-security-council-condemns-deadly-bombing-at-iranian-ambassadors-residence/ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 19:25:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/12/yemen-security-council-condemns-deadly-bombing-at-iranian-ambassadors-residence/ 4 December 2014 – The United Nations Security Council has condemned yesterday’s bomb attack at the residence of the Iranian Ambassador to Yemen which killed several people. In a press statement issued today, the 15-member body expressed its deep sympathy and condolences to the families and friends of those killed and injured by these “heinous [...]

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