World News in Brief: 'Appalling' attacks in Kharkiv, plea to aid Myanmar civilians, maritime tribunal boosts climate action, civilian protection

by The Manila Times

May 23, 2024 8:29 am

The UN's Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine on Thursday said she was 'deeply disturbed' at the relentless attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in Kharkiv which have been continuing virtually non-stop for nearly two weeks.

Denise Brown said civilian lives must be protected during conflict by all sides, but in Kharkiv in recent days, they have instead been targeted in their homes, with businesses and transport links damaged and attacked.

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The UN's Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine on Thursday said she was 'deeply disturbed' at the relentless attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in Kharkiv which have been continuing virtually non-stop for nearly two weeks.

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