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UN General Assembly demands Gaza ceasefire and hostage release, affirms ‘full support’ for UNRWA

·December 13, 2024·3 min read

The actions were taken at the Assembly’s resumed 10th emergency special session, following the failure of the Security Council to adopt a resolution demanding such a ceasefire and full hostage release. Despite securing 14 votes in favour, that text put forward by the 10 elected members of the Council, failed...

Türkiye, Syria quake latest: full scale of disaster still unfolding, UN humanitarians warn

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·February 7, 2023·4 min read

According to the Government of Türkiye, at least 3,381 people died and more than 20,000 were injured after a 7.8 magnitude quake struck close to the southern city of Gaziantep early on Monday, followed by another 7.5 magnitude earthquake several hours later. Almost 6,000 buildings have reportedly collapsed in the...

In Africa, UN chief sees continent full of ‘hope and potential’

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·December 2, 2022·3 min read

“When I see Africa, I see hope and potential”, he told journalists at a press stakeout in Addis Ababa. “I see countries working together, including here at the AU, to foster peace and development.” Focusing on the huge untapped potential of African youth, he said their “limitless energy” and “new...

Yemen truce holding, but full measures still not in place |

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·June 15, 2022·6 min read

Ambassadors were briefed by two top UN officials who provided an update on the impact of the agreement between the Government and Houthi rebels, which was recently renewed for an additional two months, while also outlining the challenges that remain. Grundberg outlines to #UNSC plans including working with the parties...

UN human rights experts urge China to allow them ‘full access’ |

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·June 10, 2022·2 min read

“Strengthening engagement with independent human rights experts and Human Rights Council mechanisms is crucial to full and transparent enforcement of China’s human rights obligations,” the group of more than 40 experts said, ahead of the Council’s landmark 50th session, which begins on Monday. Systemic violations In a statement, they recalled...