‘Sharp escalation’ in fighting across Myanmar’s Kachin state, warns rights expert
Raising alarm over a “sharp” escalation in hostilities in Myanmar’s Kachin province, a United Nations human rights expert has called on all parties to ensure […]
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Iraqi political candidates have ‘real appetite’ to work together – UN official
Politicians in Iraq are working constructively with each other ahead of this month’s parliamentary elections, a senior United Nations official said. UN News May 01, […]
Myanmar: Security Council delegation meets top politicians, civil society leaders
The United Nations Security Council is continuing its mission to Bangladesh and Myanmar, taking a first-hand look at the plight of hundreds of thousands of […]
Nations begin drafting climate action ‘operating manual’ at UN conference in Bonn
The latest round of United Nations climate change negotiations began on Monday in Bonn, Germany to further develop the “operating manual” for implementing the landmark […]
Aid agencies face ‘life threatening’ funding crisis as monsoon rains barrel towards Cox’s Bazar camps – UN
The lives of tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees hang in the balance as monsoon and cyclone seasons threaten camps in southern Bangladesh, the United […]
Students gather at UN to ‘Remember Slavery,’ honour those who suffered brutal slave trade
Students from around the world joined United Nations and Government officials in New York on Friday to celebrate the contributions made by the people of […]
UN agency urges Greece to upgrade conditions at Evros reception centre amid rising number of refugee arrivals
Some 2,900 mostly Syrian and Iraqi families have arrived in Evros this month, with eight others losing their lives trying to cross the Evros River […]
Israel must address excessive use of force and deaths in Gaza protests – UN rights chief
With over 40 Palestinians killed and more than 5,500 injured during protests in Gaza over the past month – many by live ammunition – the […]
UN rights experts voice concerns about ‘structural racism’ in United Kingdom
United Nations human rights experts have expressed serious concerns about racism rooted in the fabric of the United Kingdom’s society, given the disproportionate number of […]
Visiting Ethiopia, UN human rights chief urges new Government to ‘keep positive momentum going’
The United Nations human rights chief on Thursday expressed hope that Ethiopia continues its economic development where human rights are respected and people can freely […]