
The UNICEF called on Wednesday for immediate halt to attacks on water facilities and civilian infrastructure in Yemen. UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Holsman Fore, said that attacks against civilian facilities and services “are unacceptable, inhumane and in breach of the basic laws of war. “Ongoing violence and repeated attacks on ...

The UN Security Council on Friday imposed an arms embargo on South Sudan and sanctions on two military officials, ratcheting up pressure after the latest diplomatic efforts failed to end nearly five years of war. The council narrowly adopted a US-drafted resolution with the backing of nine countries. Russia, China ...