Tag: United Nations
UN human rights council passes religious hatred resolution amid U.S., European...
The resolution called for the perpetrators of the act to be “[held] to account” in accord with “international human rights law.”
Myanmar air strikes kill 10 civilians: locals, media reports
A military jet dropped three bombs on Nyaung Kone village in the northern Sagaing region on Tuesday afternoon
Indian clock tells story of most populous nation
Current projections estimate that India's population increases by just under 41,000 people a day – one every two seconds – or about 15 million a year
UN expert calls for new approach to Myanmar crisis
Fighting between the army and rebel groups in Myanmar has periodically sent thousands of people fleeing across the border into Thailand
Worry, frustration as UN tries to finally agree high seas treaty
China is pushing for the future governing body of any eventual treaty to determine the sanctuaries by consensus rather than a majority vote
UN chief says stop ‘blame game’ at deadlocked climate talks
Guterres said there was "clearly a breakdown in trust" between developed and emerging economies
Pope Francis urges reform in United Nations after Ukraine war, COVID...
"In wartime, it is essential to affirm that we need more multilateralism and a better multilateralism," said Pope Francis
World in ‘wrong direction’ as climate impacts worsen: UN
"Floods, droughts, heatwaves, extreme storms and wildfires are going from bad to worse, breaking records with alarming frequency"
UN chief in Pakistan to boost flood aid for devastated millions
Pakistan is responsible for less than 1% of global GHG emissions, but is 8th on a list of countries deemed most vulnerable to extreme weather
UN envoy won’t return to Myanmar unless she can meet with...
UN envoy says she also has repeatedly called for the immediate halt of military attacks on civilians
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