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Iraq: Put torture prevention laws into practice, urges UN human rights chief – International People Search

August 3, 2021 chhaymam@chhaymam.com 0

Although laws in Iraq criminalize torture and set out procedural safeguards to prevent it, a new report released on Tuesday by the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) and UN Assistance Mission […]

General Assembly creates new Permanent Forum of People of African Descent – International People Search

August 2, 2021 chhaymam@chhaymam.com 0

Capping years of deliberations, the UN General Assembly on Monday established a new platform to improve the lives of Afro-descendants, who have for centuries suffered the ills […]

Education or food? Funding shortfalls force Sudanese refugees in Egypt to ‘make very difficult decisions’ May 5, 2026
Civilians who have fled the war in Sudan and sought shelter in neighbouring Egypt could potentially face a new battle – the loss of critical services that ensure their survival, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, has warned.
Safe pathways key to reducing risk for migrants May 5, 2026
Restricting migration does not stop people from moving. It often pushes them into more dangerous routes.
World News in Brief: Displacement in South Sudan, fraud centres in the Philippines, new migration patterns in Latin America April 30, 2026
In South Sudan, the UN aid coordination office [OCHA] reported on Thursday that conflict and flooding continue to drive displacement and food insecurity higher throughout the country.
World News in Brief: Tackling the AI digital divide, deadly migration journeys, Lucy Hale named new WFP Goodwill Ambassador April 21, 2026
UN-led efforts are continuing to ensure that all countries can benefit and regulate Artificial Intelligence (AI) as it increasingly shapes our economies, societies and daily lives.
Fleeing Sudan's war, refugees rebuild their lives in Uganda April 14, 2026
On the outskirts of the Ugandan town of Biale, tents are scattered along dirt roads that give way to open fields. The Kriandongo camp sits between a shattered past and a life tentatively being rebuilt. Here, the story does not end with fleeing war. Another phase begins, one where days are measured not in hours, […]