Gazans on verge of famine need ‘exponential’ aid boost, says UN

UN aid officials welcomed the news on Tuesday that an aid ship had left Cyprus for Gaza carrying 200 tonnes of relief supplies but stressed that it was “not a substitute” for overland assistance to Gazans on the verge of famine.

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Gazans on verge of famine need ‘exponential’ aid boost, says UN

‘No substitute’ for UNRWA’s lifesaving work in Gaza: Senior Humanitarian Coordinator

30 Jan 2024

No organization can be a substitute for the UN agency assisting Palestinians, UNRWA, in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, the Organization’s senior coordinator for the enclave said on Tuesday.

Ukraine: Guterres welcomes departure of first grain ship, to help ease food crisis

01 Aug 2022

The UN chief on Monday welcomed the departure of the first ship from the Ukrainian port of Odesa to leave carrying grain under the landmark deal signed by Ukraine, Russia and Türkiye, overseen by the UN.

UN chief warmly welcomes Russia decision to end suspension from Ukraine grain deal

02 Nov 2022

The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday issued a statement warmly welcoming Russia’s decision to resume its participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which has allowed nearly ten million metric tonnes of vital foodstuffs to be shipped from Ukraine.