Venezuela crisis: Security forces accused of human rights abuses

A report by the UN expresses concern about allegations of torture and forced disappearances by security forces.

Syria aid deal: UNSC manages to keep only one crossing open

In a setback for millions of displaced Syrians, several attempts to keep a second border crossing open failed to pass at the Security Council.

Syria's healthcare system in shambles due to war

Years of war have devastated the health system, with aid agencies saying nearly 50 percent of the facilities are out of service.

UNSC: Russia, China veto cross-border aid extension to Syria

The UNSC resolution would have extended cross-border humanitarian aid to three million Syrians for a year.