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12.04.2025 13:30 This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF spokesperson James Elder - to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva

12.04.2025 13:30 Warring parties in Sudan are overseeing a wholesale assault on human rights amid global inaction, with deeply catastrophic consequences for civilians, said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk today as the conflict approaches its third year.

12.04.2025 13:30 Two years since Sudan's brutal conflict began, UN agencies warned that famine is spreading and civilians of all ages continue to suffer shocking abuse, including rape and gang rape.

12.04.2025 13:30 The increasing issuance by Israeli Forces of "evacuation orders" - which are, in effect, displacement orders - have resulted in the forcible transfer of Palestinians in Gaza into ever shrinking spaces where they have little or no access to life-saving services, including water, food and shelter, and where they continue to be subject to attacks.

12.04.2025 13:30 The UN human rights office said on Friday it fears that Israel may intend to permanently remove civilians in Gaza as part of an expanded buffer zone, amid evacuations orders and escalating bombardment.

12.04.2025 13:30 Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said defense cooperation with Japan will receive a further boost once the Reciprocal Access Agreement goes into force.

12.04.2025 13:30 - The Netherlands is one of our closest friends and allies, and we look forward to developing the cooperation further in the coming years, says Minister of Defense Tore O. Sandvik.

12.04.2025 13:30 Between 31 March and 11 April 2025, the Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse tested the TRML-4D sensor for the new medium-range ground-based air defence system in cooperation with the Swiss Armed Forces. A further step in the procurement process was achieved with the testing. The properties of the radar were tested in the specific Swiss topography and various investigations on frequency compatibility

12.04.2025 13:30 The Royal New Zealand Air Force's retired fleet of C-130H Hercules aircraft has been sold to an American aerial firefighting company for $9 million.

12.04.2025 13:30 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum today announcing the cutting of $5.1 billion in wasteful Defense Department contracts.

12.04.2025 13:30 Norway takes a leading role in the training of soldiers for the brigade, which is being built up together with the Nordic and Baltic countries.

12.04.2025 13:30 Package will support UK jobs and growth, with equipment and repair contracts connecting UK companies with Ukrainian industry

12.04.2025 13:30 A statement from Defence Secretary John Healey MP and Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu following the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing on 10 April 2025.

12.04.2025 13:30 In an ad posted on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, men are seen leaving their day jobs to go fight for Russia in Ukraine.

12.04.2025 13:30 US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a surprise visit on April 11 to St. Petersburg, their third meeting since US President Donald Trump took office in January pledging to repair ties with Moscow.