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UN walks back 14,000 Gaza baby death claim after backlash
The UN faced backlash after its humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher, stated 14,000 Gaza babies could die in 48 hours without aid. This figure, based on a long-term malnutrition estimate, sparked controversy and accusations of exaggeration.
UN records 36,000 civilian deaths in 14 armed conflicts last year
Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher told the UN Security Council to act after last year the UN recorded ‘more than 36,000 civilian deaths in 14 armed conflicts’ on Thursday.
UN, BBC walk back dramatic Gaza infant death toll claim
The U.N. and the BBC corrected a dramatic claim that 14,000 infants in the Gaza Strip faced death within 48 hours, clarifying that the figure refers to children at risk of severe malnutrition over
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Civilians ‘trapped and terrorised’: UN sounds alarm over collapse of critical protections
With more than 36,000 civilian deaths recorded in conflict zones in 2024 and sexual violence surging, senior UN officials warn that the international framework designed to protect civilians is collapsing.
Gaza latest: Desperate plea for Israel to prevent famine crisis as UN fears thousands more will die
Desperate plea for Israel to prevent famine crisis as UN fears thousands more will die - Pressure is growing on Israel as the UK, Canada and France threaten ‘concrete actions’ against the Netanyahu go
UN says no aid yet distributed in Gaza as international pressure on Israel mounts
The UN said that despite the trucks crossing to the Palestinian side of the Kerem Shalom crossing, none of the aid had yet been distributed.
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UN relief chief welcomes limited Gaza aid resumption – but it’s a ‘drop in the ocean’
The UN humanitarian affairs chief has welcomed Israel’s decision to allow limited aid to cross into Gaza after 11 weeks of complete blockade – but significantly more is needed “starting tomorrow morning”.
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