This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Notwithstanding “the continued adherence by Iran” to its nuclear-related commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the agreement is “at a crossroads” the United Nations top political official said on Wednesday. “On 8 May 2018, the United States announced its withdrawal from […]Top UN political official updates Security Council on Iran nuclear deal
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Notwithstanding “the continued adherence by Iran” to its nuclear-related commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the agreement is “at a crossroads” the United Nations top political official said on Wednesday. “On 8 May 2018, the United States announced its withdrawal from […]UN chemical weapons watchdog adds new powers to assign blame, following attacks
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The United Nations chemical weapons watchdog voted in favour of a United Kingdom-led proposal on Wednesday, allocating itself new powers to assign blame for attacks. The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons’ (OPCW), which is made up of Member States, voted by a […]Opponents of constitutional change in Burundi face torture and execution: UN investigators
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. In Burundi, opponents of constitutional reform supported by the Government have faced torture and execution amid a “continuing environment of threats and intimidation”, senior UN investigators said on Wednesday. Reporting to the Human Rights Council, the Commission of Inquiry on Burundi delivered its findings […]New book honours UN women who made HERstory
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Raising awareness of women’s contributions is critical to correcting historical imbalances that have undervalued their presence, the United Nations Secretary-General said on Wednesday. António Guterres was speaking at an event at UN Headquarters in New York to launch a book that pays tribute to […]We must stop a devastating ‘battle to the end’ in southwest Syria, declares UN envoy
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. A “full-scale” ground and aerial offensive in southwest Syria could inflict an even heavier toll on civilians than the suffering caused by previous devastating battles in the war-ravaged country, the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria has warned. “Let us be aware of what […]Rise in number of children killed, maimed and recruited in conflict: UN report
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. More than 10,000 children were killed or maimed in conflict last year while more than 8,000 youngsters were recruited or used as combatants, the United Nations reported on Wednesday. These violations contributed to the overall rise in the number of children globally affected by […]UN chief welcomes agreement by rival leaders in South Sudan, as a step towards ‘inclusive and implementable’ peace
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The United Nations Secretary-General has welcomed an agreement signed on Wednesday by the President of South Sudan and his former Vice President, which it is hoped will lead to an “inclusive and implementable” peace deal to end years of civil conflict in the world’s […]UN rights expert ‘strongly recommends’ probe by International Criminal Court into ‘decades of crimes’ in Myanmar
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The United Nations rights expert on Myanmar is “strongly” recommending that the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigate and prosecute those allegedly responsible for “decades of crimes” in the form a grave violations of international human rights and humanitarian law inside the country. In an […]Saudi Arabia: UN experts push for prompt release of women human rights defenders
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. A ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia may have officially ended at the weekend, but on Wednesday, nine United Nations experts called for the immediate release of a number of women’s rights defenders who were imprisoned following a government crackdown which began in […]Guterres condemns killing of Bangladeshi peacekeeper in South Sudan, during armed attack on UN convoy
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The UN chief on Tuesday condemned the killing of a peacekeeper from Bangladesh, who was supporting the delivery of humanitarian aid to vulnerable civilians in South Sudan. In a statement released by his Spokesman, Secretary-General António Guterres offered his deepest condolences to the bereaved […]Mali: UN chief calls for calm as clashes leave over 20 dead in Mopti
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appealed for calm and restraint in the Mopti region of central Mali, where over 20 people are reported to have been killed in intercommunal clashes over the weekend. In a statement, on Tuesday, issued by his spokesperson, Secretary-General […]‘Crimes against humanity,’ ‘war crimes’ and risk of new ethnic violence in DR Congo, warn UN experts
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Defence and security forces along with the Kamuina Nsapu and Bana Mura militias have committed “crimes against humanity and war crimes” in the of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Kasai region, United Nations experts said on Tuesday following an investigation. “We are shocked […]UN official sees ‘unprecedented opportunities’ to make progress on peace in Afghanistan
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The coming months will present critical opportunities for the international community to review assistance to Afghanistan, as the country works towards a lasting peace, stable democracy and self-reliance, the top United Nations official there told the Security Council in New York on Tuesday. Tadamichi […]At Ministerial session, UN regional office in Beirut to focus on technology for sustainable development
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) is set to hold its 30th Ministerial Session in Beirut, Lebanon on 27 and 28 June with a focus on technology for sustainable development. “We are proud to welcome the Ministerial Session back […]UN global counter-terrorism strategy review an ‘overarching vision for the future’: Assembly President
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. While there is no “one-size-fits-all” solution to address the challenges posed by terrorism worldwide, international cooperation is key to counter the scourge, the President of the United Nations General Assembly said on Tuesday, as the body adopted a review of the UN’s global counter-terrorism […]Torture is unacceptable and unjustified ‘at all times’ underscore top UN officials
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Torture in any form, is absolutely unacceptable and can never be justified, top United Nations officials said on Tuesday, urging great support for victims worldwide. In his message to mark the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that […]
Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic Congo is ‘largely contained’: WHO
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Almost two months after the start of the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), United Nations health experts announced on Tuesday that the deadly disease has “largely been contained”. A total of 55 cases of Ebola have been recorded during […]Cocaine and opium production worldwide hit ‘absolute record highs’ – major threat to public health says UN study
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The scourge of opium-based drugs and cocaine are a bigger global threat to public health and law enforcement than ever before, according to the latest World Drug Report, released on Tuesday by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The findings “show […]Aid teams respond to escalating southwest Syria conflict: 750,000 civilians are at risk
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Vital humanitarian relief continues to reach Dera’a in south-west Syria, where 750,000 people are at risk and at least 45,000 people have been displaced amid a government-led offensive to regain opposition-held areas, UN aid teams said on Tuesday. Clashes between forces loyal to the […]UN spotlights wellbeing of seafarers on International Day
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Highlighting the challenges – both physical and mental – faced by seafarers on their voyages, the United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) has called for greater attention to ensuring their wellbeing. In his annual message for the Day of the Seafarer, IOM Secretary-General Kitack […]Easing funding woes for UN agency assisting Palestine refugees a ‘wise investment for today and the future’
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. A pledging conference on Monday for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) aimed to address the body’s chronic funding shortfall and also examine long-term priorities. “The outstanding work of UNRWA has an immediate effect by […]‘All atrocity crimes are preventable’ and can never be justified – UN chief
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Atrocity crimes – genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and ethnic cleansing – are not “inevitable”, the United Nations Secretary-General said on Monday, stressing that the international community must do more to end violence against innocent people. Speaking at a General Assembly debate on […]Security Council urged to act with ‘one strong voice’ on raft of ills plaguing Middle East and North Africa
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Ambassadors in the Security Council have been urged by the United Nations Secretary-General to find ‘much-needed consensus’ to resolve the myriad challenges in the Middle East and North Africa. António Guterres issued the call during a debate in the chamber on Monday, focusing on […]New UN-supported farming app is cream of crop in tackling Sahel pest
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Farmers in sub-Saharan Africa have a new digital weapon in their agricultural armoury to take on the Fall Armyworm – a crop pest that’s threatening the food security of 300 million people – the United Nations said on Monday. Launched by the Food and […]
Resettlement needs set to rise to 1.4 million people in 2019, UN refugee agency reports
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Close to 1.4 million people will need resettlement in countries free from war and persecution in 2019, the UN refugee agency, said on Monday, citing growing forced displacement across the globe. Resettlement – the transfer of refugees from the country where they have claimed […]As Saudi women take the wheel, UN chief hopes end of driving ban creates more opportunities for kingdom’s women and girls
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the lifting on Sunday of the driving ban for women in Saudi Arabia and expressed his hope that ending the prohibition will generate more new opportunities for women in the Kingdom. A royal decree was issued in […]UN chief condemns explosion at election rally in Zimbabwe that injured dozens, including senior politicians
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The UN Secretary-General has condemned an explosion which took place at an election rally in Zimbabwe on Saturday, not long after President Emmerson Mnangagwa left the stage after addressing the crowd, according to news reports. The President, who also leads the ruling party, Zanu-PF, […]Guterres expresses ‘grave concern’ following explosion at large political rally for reform-minded Ethiopian Prime Minister
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. One person has reportedly died, and dozens were injured after an explosion ripped through a large crowd at a rally for the new Prime Minister of Ethiopia on Saturday, which the UN chief described as a matter of “grave concern”. Secretary-General António Guterres condemned […]UN chief calls for ‘immediate end’ to escalation of fighting in southwestern Syria, as thousands are displaced
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The UN Secretary-General on Friday expressed his grave concern for thousands of civilians caught up in an escalation of fighting across southwestern Syria, close to the border with Jordan. In a statement released by his Spokesman, António Guterres, said that an uptick in conflict […]Stigmatized, shunned and shamed, International Widows’ Day draws attention to their unique needs
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The loss of a spouse or partner is often devastating, but for many women it is magnified by a “long-term struggle” for basic needs, human rights and dignity, according to UN Women, in a message to mark International Widows’ Day. On its website dedicated […]Women’s rights face global pushback from conservativism, fundamentalism – UN experts warn
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Women’s rights are under threat from a “backlash” of conservatism and fundamentalism around the world, a United Nation panel warned on Friday. “Alarming pushbacks have been progressing across regions of the globe”, through what the Working Group on Discrimination against Women in Law and […]Japanese law professor elected new judge at the International Court of Justice
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. An international law professor from Japan has been elected to serve with the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, following the resignation of a sitting judge, earlier this month. Yuji Iwasawa, 63, will join the 14 judges at the International Court of Justice […]US migrant children policy reversal, still ‘fails’ thousands of detained youngsters: UN rights experts
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This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. The United States government decision to end its border policy of forcibly separating migrant children from their parents, does not help thousands of youngsters already in detention, who should be released and reunited with their families, a group of UN rights experts said on […]
