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UN Announces Plan To Address Political Impasse, Overdue Elections In Libya
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 9:18 pm | UN News
A new UN plan for Libya aims to overcome political deadlock, put the country back on the path to long-awaited presidential elections and renew the legitimacy of its institutions, the Security Council heard on Monday. More >>
Migrant Workers ‘Indispensable’ To Global Economic Growth: UN Labour Agency
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 9:16 pm | UN News
International migrants comprised 4.7 per cent of the labour force in 2022 – an indication of the crucial role they play in the global economy, the UN labour agency ILO said in a report published on Monday. More >>
Syria Crisis: ‘Key Priority’ Is Preserving Evidence Of Crimes, Say UN Investigators
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 9:15 pm | UN News
The historic shift of power in Syria and the possibility of finally accessing evidence of horrific human rights violations could bring accountability closer than ever – if only proof can be preserved - a top UN investigator said on Tuesday. More >>
In Damascus, Top UN Envoy Stresses Need For Credible, Inclusive, ‘Syrian Owned’ Transition
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 9:12 pm | UN News
The UN’s top Syria envoy has held talks in Damascus with the head of the new administration as well as the prime minister of the caretaker Government, stressing the imperative for a “credible and inclusive Syrian owned and led political transition.” More >>
Syria: Top UN Official Stresses Need For Unity, Humanitarian Aid, Reconstruction
Monday, 16 December 2024, 10:21 pm | UN News
The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Syria has called for international support for the country as it embarks on the path to political transition following the overthrow of the Assad regime. More >>
UN Special Envoy Continues Shuttle Diplomacy On Syria
Monday, 16 December 2024, 10:16 pm | UN News
The UN Special Envoy for Syria travelled to Jordan on Friday for discussions on the tumultuous events that have seen a new transitional authority take charge in Damascus in recent days, with more high-level meetings planned over the weekend. More >>
Lime-flavoured Memories Drive Innovation On Saudi Farm
Monday, 16 December 2024, 10:09 pm | UN News
Farmers in Saudi Arabia are being encouraged to adopt new irrigation techniques as water and land resources are put under increasing pressure. More >>
UN Envoy Calls For Increased Aid For Syria In Damascus Visit
Monday, 16 December 2024, 10:08 pm | UN News
Increased humanitarian aid is needed in Syria amid “immense” changes that offer hope to a nation emerging from a 13-year-long war, the top UN envoy for the country said after his arrival in the capital, Damascus, on Sunday. More >>
Georgia: UN Experts Concerned By Widespread Human Rights Violations Amid Ongoing Protests
Monday, 16 December 2024, 9:52 pm | UN News
Widespread protests have been taking place in Georgian cities and rural areas since the announcement by the Prime Minister, Irakli Kobakhidze on 28 November, that Georgia would suspend its pursuit of accession to the EU. More >>
The De Facto Authority In Syria Is A Designated Terrorist Group: What Happens Now?
Monday, 16 December 2024, 12:25 am | UN News
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an armed group designated as a terrorist organization by the UN Security Council, has emerged as the dominant force in Syria, following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime. More >>
Syria: UN Chief Calls For Urgent De-Escalation By Israeli Forces, Withdrawal From Golan Buffer Zone
Monday, 16 December 2024, 12:22 am | UN News
The UN Secretary-General has expressed concern over the hundreds of Israeli airstrikes against targets in Syria since the overthrow of the Assad regime, calling for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the demilitarized zone in the strategically important ... More >>
Underinvestment Threatens Universal Health Coverage Goals
Monday, 16 December 2024, 12:20 am | UN News
Coinciding with Universal Health Coverage Day on Thursday the World Health Organization (WHO) released its 2024 Global Health Expenditure Report, revealing troubling declines in government health spending. More >>
Gaza: ‘Devastation Is Absolutely Staggering’, Says Senior WFP Official
Monday, 16 December 2024, 12:18 am | UN News
Describing the level of devastation across the Gaza Strip as “absolutely staggering”, the Head of Emergency Communications for the World Food Programme (WFP) has told UN News in an interview that civilians are desperate for lifesaving aid and there’s ... More >>
At Least 68 Journalist Killings In 2024, UNESCO Reports
Monday, 16 December 2024, 12:15 am | UN News
For the second consecutive year, conflict zones have proven dangerous for journalists and media workers, with 2024 seeing at least 68 deaths in the line of duty, according to new data from the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). More >>
Climate Shocks, Humanitarian Crises And Political Division Plague Central Africa
Monday, 16 December 2024, 12:13 am | UN News
Central African nations continue to grapple with multidimensional crises, including security threats, extreme weather events and geopolitical tensions, a senior UN official said on Friday, calling for renewed solidarity with nations in the region. More >>
Taliban’s Pursuit Of ‘Islamic Vision’ Eroding Freedoms In Afghanistan: Security Council
Monday, 16 December 2024, 12:10 am | UN News
The Taliban’s continued imposition of strict interpretations of Islamic law and Afghan culture has resulted in unprecedented restrictions on women and girls, the UN envoy for the country warned on Thursday. More >>
World News In Brief: Gaza Medical Challenge, Justice For Africa, Rising Violence In Myanmar
Friday, 13 December 2024, 10:46 am | UN News
Ongoing hostilities across the Gaza Strip are making it extremely difficult, if not impossible, for trauma patients to get the critical care they need, the UN said on Thursday. More >>
Syria: Prioritise Search For The Missing, Justice For Victims
Friday, 13 December 2024, 10:32 am | UN News
The international community owes it to the Syrian people “to listen, to act and to work tirelessly” so the crimes of the deposed Assad regime can never happen again, the top UN envoy for the country said on Thursday. More >>
Flagging The United Nations
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 10:46 pm | UN News
As delegates and staffers gear up to tackle another day at UN Headquarters, a quiet yet stirring tradition unfolds: the raising of flags representing all Member States. More >>
Diplomatic Engagement Still The Key To Peace In Yemen: UN Envoy
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 10:04 pm | UN News
Peace is possible in Yemen, and continued support from the international community is essential to achieve it, the UN Special Envoy for the country told the Security Council on Wednesday. More >>
