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DPR Korea’s latest missile launch a ‘grave threat’ to regional stability

·November 5, 2024·6 min read

The missile, launched on 31 October at approximately 7:11am local time, reportedly flew for 1 hour and 26 minutes, covered approximately 1,000 kilometres, reaching an altitude of over 7,000 kilometres before landing in the sea. “The DPRK described this latest launch as a ‘very crucial test’ that ‘updated the recent...

DPR Korea urged to ‘embrace diplomacy’ after latest ballistic missile launch

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·December 25, 2023·2 min read

“At this particularly difficult moment in securing global peace and security, it is imperative to deescalate the situation on the Korean Peninsula so that it once again becomes an area for cooperation,” said Khaled Khiari, UN Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific. Mr. Khiari briefed the...

World News in Brief: DPR Korea missile launch condemned, malaria vaccines for Cameroon, solidarity with Haiti

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·November 23, 2023·2 min read

The country, commonly known as North Korea, claimed to have carried out a third attempt to launch a ballistic missile on Tuesday, according to media reports. Comply with obligations Any such launch is contrary to relevant Security Council resolutions, Mr. Guterres said in a statement issued later that day by...

DPR Korea: Dialogue ‘only way forward’, UN official says in wake of latest launch

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·August 26, 2023·1 min read

“I emphasize the importance of re-establishing communication channels, particularly between military entities,” said Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific, briefing ambassadors at the Security Council. “Exercising maximum restraints is critical to avoid unintended escalation. Diplomacy and dialogue – not isolation – is the only...

UN chief strongly condemns DPRK spy satellite launch

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·June 1, 2023·1 min read

The country, commonly known as North Korea, attempted to fire off its first military reconnaissance satellite earlier that day but it crashed into the sea, according to media reports. The DPRK has reportedly pledged to conduct another launch after it learns what went wrong. The UN chief noted that any...

UN and partners launch $445 million plan to ease Sudan crisis

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·May 5, 2023·5 min read

The updates were made in a preliminary summary of the Regional Response Plan for Sudan, that was presented to donors in Geneva. The funding will cover immediate support in Chad, South Sudan, Egypt, Ethiopia and the Central African Republic. A more detailed plan will be launched next week. More help...

Humanitarians launch $877 million plan for Burkina Faso

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·April 10, 2023·1 min read

The funding will support some 3.1 million people, as the West African country continues to face the worst humanitarian crisis in its history. Armed group activity, and military operations, have led to widespread displacement, with nearly two million citizens uprooted. Human rights abuses and violations, and political instability – including...

UN chief strongly condemns DPRK missile launch

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·February 20, 2023·1 min read

News reports said DPRK had launched a long-range missile on Saturday that landed in the sea in Japan’s exclusive economic zone, which triggered the United States to deploy joint air exercises with Japan and the Republic of Korea on Sunday. Tweet URL Secretary-General @antonioguterres strongly condemns the launch of yet...

DPRK missile launch ‘latest in a series of alarming activities’ – UN political chief

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·November 28, 2022·3 min read

Citing the DPRK’s official news agency and various government sources, Rosemary DiCarlo told ambassadors that at around 10:15 am local time, the so-called Hwasong-17 missile flew a distance of 1,000 km at an altitude of approximately 6,100 km. “It is reportedly the first successful test of the DPRK’s largest and...

Music, passion, and powerful women: Launch of amplifyHER, an exciting new UN podcast

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·November 24, 2022·2 min read

amplifyHER is a UN News production, supported by SoundCloud. The first episode is released Thursday, 24 November, on all major podcast platforms. Subsequent episodes will be released on a weekly basis. Episode 1: Milli (Thailand) Teenage superstar Milli became the first Thai artist to perform solo at the world-famous Coachella...