Crises unfolding in Ukraine ripple throughout Europe, Security Council hears

After three days of intense clashes across areas in parts of Ukraine, the number of civilian casualties and damage to critical infrastructure are growing, and the United Nations and its relief partners are working day and night to care for the injured, the Security Council heard on Monday during an urgent meeting on the humanitarian situation in the country. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2022/02/1112952
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Across Sudan, heavy rains and flash floods destroy houses, wash away crops – UN relief wing

04 Aug 2020

Hundreds of houses have been destroyed and vital infrastructure damaged due to riverine and flashfloods after heavy rains across large parts of Sudan, the United Nations relief wing has reported. 

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7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Haiti; UNICEF set to reach children, families with humanitarian aid

14 Aug 2021

The United Nations is working to support rescue and relief efforts in Haiti following a powerful earthquake that reportedly left hundreds dead, with perhaps even more injured and missing, and caused massive damage in the south-western part of the country.

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Ukraine: Civilian death toll demands full investigation and accountability, Security Council told

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The magnitude of civilian casualties and destruction of civilian infrastructure in Ukraine cannot be denied, the UN political chief told the Security Council on Thursday, demanding a thorough investigation and accountability.