That was the stark message heard during a special session on Monday convened by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), where UN officials and humanitarian […]
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Rights chief calls on Georgian authorities to protect basic freedoms
The legitimate protests were dispersed using disproportionate and, in some cases, unnecessary force by the police in the capital, Tbilisi, according to the statement from […]
Landmark climate change hearings represent largest ever case before UN world court
The hearings are part of the process towards the court issuing an advisory opinion, which will clarify States’ legal obligations under international law and the […]
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UN rights office urges Russia to cease attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid as winter sets in
Spokesperson Jeremy Laurence said massive missile and drone attacks on the power network this week have heightened serious concerns about the plight of civilians facing […]
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‘Reverse dangerous cycle of escalation’ in Ukraine, UN official urges amid ballistic missile strike
“The latest developments follow the already disturbing reports of troops from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) being deployed to the conflict zone,” Miroslav […]
‘We need peace’: Global Forum concludes with hope and a plan
“There was a strong call for peace, putting an end to violence and conflict and calls for diversity and fighting against discrimination,” said the UN […]
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All About Bushra Bibi, Imran Khan’s Wife And Central Figure In Pakistan Protests
Islamabad: Pakistan this week saw serious turmoil, with supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan defying government lockdowns and violent police opposition to demand the […]
Lebanon: UN rights chief adds voice to immediate ceasefire call
The development follows dire assessments from UN aid teams about the cost of “relentless” Israeli attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs since the weekend, resulting in […]
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General Assembly President urges collective action on Sudan as crisis deepens
He was speaking at an Assembly meeting convened following the use of veto by Russia at the Security Council earlier this month. The negative vote […]
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‘The UN is not leaving Haiti,’ spokesperson affirms
In a briefing on Tuesday, UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq highlighted the deepening insecurity, noting that essential personnel from various UN agencies and the UN […]
