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As US Veto Power Enables Genocide, There Are Still UN Options to Protect Gaza
Any party to the Genocide Convention can submit the matter to the World Court, which could make a finding of genocide.
Africa’s Refugee Crisis Deepens: UN Budget Shortfalls Amplify Hunger
Deteriorating conditions for refugees in Africa, exacerbated by budget shortfalls lead to severe food ration cuts.
US Abstains From UN Gaza Resolution After Lobbying to Weaken It
“Biden is effectively running war crimes management for Israel,” said one foreign policy expert.
Entire Gaza Population Facing Acute Hunger “Crisis,” UN-Backed Report Warns
A quarter of the population, or about 570,000 people, are facing famine, the report says.
New UN Security Council Ceasefire Resolution Delayed as US Aims to Weaken It
The US objected to the proposed call for an “urgent and sustainable cessation of hostilities.”
If Jesus Was Born Today, Would He Be Under Rubble?
As US leaders celebrate Christmas with their families, Palestinians will be mourning the loss of their loved ones.
Some of the Most Important Connections at COP28 Aren’t Between Heads of States
In the ashes of disappointing negotiations rises a global climate movement demanding action and building solidarity.
US Vetoes Ceasefire Resolution at UN Security Council Amid Genocide in Gaza
The U.S. blocked the resolution on the eve of the 75th anniversary of the U.N. Genocide Convention.
UN Security Council to Vote on Ceasefire as US Downplays Israeli War Crimes
Meanwhile, there have been increasing reports of civilians being killed by Israeli snipers in northern Gaza.
Carbon-Trading Plans Are Thinly Veiled Land Grabs That Displace People Globally
The COP28 climate summit is in danger of codifying carbon-trading schemes that often displace Indigenous people.