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Gaza urgent fuel needs – OCHA, UNICEF, WHO 10 May 2024
Edited News | OCHA , UNICEF , WHO
UN warns of unprecedented emergency in Gaza due to closed crossings, leading to fuel and aid shortages. Humanitarian operations at risk. Gaza faces famine, malnutrition, and dehydration. Ceasefire needed for aid deliveries.
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Press Conferences | OCHA , UNHCR , UNICEF , WHO , WIPO , WMO
Rolando Gómez, Chief of the Press and External Relations Section at the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid briefing, which was attended by the spokespersons and representatives of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the United Nations Children’s Fund, the World Health Organization, the United Nations Refugee Agency, the World Meteorological Organization, and the World Intellectual Property Organization.
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Edited News | OCHA , OHCHR , UNICEF
Summary: Gaza aid choked off by closure of key southern border crossings, leading to deep concerns about humanitarian operations and potential famine. UN agencies warn of deteriorating conditions and the need for access to essential resources. Israel's actions raise human rights concerns.
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Edited News | OHCHR , UNOG
Ravina Shamdasani, UN Human Rights Spokesperson made the following comment on the increased crackdown on journalists in Russia Tuesday at the bi-weekly press briefing in Geneva.
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Press Conferences | OCHA , UNICEF , OHCHR , WHO , UN WOMEN
Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid briefing, which was attended by the spokespersons of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the United Nations Children’s Fund, the World Health Organization, and the United Nations Office of the High-Commissioner for Human Rights.
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Edited News | UNRWA
Amid reports that some Palestinians have begun to leave Rafah ahead of an anticipated Israeli military operation in Gaza’s southernmost city, UN humanitarians on Monday insisted that they had no intention of quitting the vital aid hub.
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Edited News | WHO , OCHA
Summary: UN warns of potential slaughter in Rafah, Gaza, due to Israeli military operation, risking humanitarian disaster and health crisis.