The U.N. health agency's director-general blamed racism in world leaders' neglect for the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
GENEVA (AN) — The World Health Organization's director-general blamed racism as a major factor in world leaders' neglect for the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
During an otherwise routine press briefing on Wednesday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus became emotional describing his homeland's devastation as "the worst catastrophe on Earth" caused by conflict, drought and government neglect.
The U.N. body also demands Israel be held accountable for possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.
The ruling orders Israel to allow aid trucks loaded with food and supplies to enter Gaza unhindered "without delay."
WHO warns disease and hunger are at alarming levels in the Congo, where almost 10 million people are on the move.
The spending bill also has other 'key pro-Israel provisions' aimed at the U.N. and other international organizations.
The chair of the talks called for optimism despite divisions among plastic-producing nations and those urging restraints.
The group of organizations that reviewed the U.N. agency recommends several ways of strengthening its neutrality.
The humanitarian nightmare and attacks on civilians in Gaza dominated the U.N. Security Council's quarterly open debate.
Climate scientists have warned for decades about bleaching of coral reefs, which are nurseries for commercial fisheries.
