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In Nairobi, Guterres reiterates appeal for end to Gaza war

In Nairobi, Guterres reiterates appeal for end to Gaza war

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Speaking at a press conference in Nairobi, he warned that “the fate of Palestinians and the entire region hangs in the balance.” More than a...
World News in Brief: Vaccine ‘patches’ trial shows promise, lowering catheter infection risk, Guantanamo detainee facing revictimisation

World News in Brief: Vaccine ‘patches’ trial shows promise, lowering catheter...

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But now, there could be an easier alternative in the form of patches that can be simply applied to the skin, much like...
Burkina Faso: UN rights office deeply alarmed at reported killing of 220 villagers

Burkina Faso: UN rights office deeply alarmed at reported killing of...

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According to media reports, over 220 civilians, including 56 children, were killed in attacks reportedly carried out by the military in two villages...
Rape, murder and hunger: The legacy of Sudan’s year of war

Rape, murder and hunger: The legacy of Sudan’s year of war

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Suffering is growing too and is likely to get worse, Justin Brady, head of the UN humanitarian relief office, OCHA, in Sudan, warned UN...
Sudan catastrophe must not be allowed to continue: UN rights chief Türk

Sudan catastrophe must not be allowed to continue: UN rights chief...

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A year to the day since heavy fighting erupted between Sudan’s rival militaries, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights warned of a further...
World News in Brief: Dignity and justice key to end evil of racial discrimination, methane emissions update, Mpox latest, peacebuilding boost

World News in Brief: Dignity and justice key to end evil...

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The international day on Thursday highlights that theme, as well as the importance of recognition, justice and development opportunities for those of African...
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Mass graves in Gaza show victims’ hands were tied, says UN...

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Disturbing reports continue to emerge about mass graves in Gaza in which Palestinian victims were reportedly found stripped naked with their hands tied
‘Concerted global push’ for Sudan ceasefire is essential: Guterres

‘Concerted global push’ for Sudan ceasefire is essential: Guterres

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UN chief calling for a boost in humanitarian funding and a global push for Sudan ceasefire and peace to end a year of brutal fighting between rival militaries
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UPDATING LIVE: Head of Palestine relief agency due to brief Security Council on Gaza crisis

1:40 PM - Philippe Lazzarini has said the agency is facing a “deliberate and concerted campaign” to undermine its operations at a time when...

UN leaders call for more action to end racism and discrimination

UN Secretary-General António Guterres celebrated the achievements and contributions of people of African descent from across the world, while addressing the forum via...

Let youth lead, urges new advocacy campaign

As crises continue to unfold, there has been a lack of unity among world leaders in solving challenges for the “collective good”, the...

$414 million appeal for Palestine refugees in Syria, Lebanon and Jordan

UNRWA on Wednesday launched a $414.4 million appeal for Palestine refugees in Syria and those who have fled the country for neighbouring Lebanon and...

‘Currently unsafe to return’ to Belarus, Human Rights Council hears

Focusing on developments in 2023, the report builds on previous findings in the aftermath of large public protests which erupted in 2020 following...

Gaza: rights experts condemn AI role in destruction by Israeli military

“Six months into the current military offensive, more housing and civilian infrastructure has now been destroyed in Gaza as a percentage, compared to any...

Gaza: Aid worker killings prompt temporary halt to UN operations after dark

UN humanitarians in Gaza have suspended operations at night for at least 48 hours in response to the killing of seven aid workers from the NGO.

First Person: ‘I no longer amount to anything’ – Voices of the displaced in Haiti

He and others spoke to Eline Joseph, who works for the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Port-au-Prince with a team which provides...

World News in Brief: Rights chief dismay over Uganda anti-LGBT law, Haiti update, aid for Sudan, executions alert in Egypt

In a statement, Volker Türk urged authorities in Kampala to repeal it in its entirety, together with other discriminatory legislation passed into law by...

UN leaders galvanize action for reparations for people of African descent

Experts and UN leaders exchanged views about the best ways forward, centred on this year’s theme, A Decade of Recognition, Justice, and Development:...
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