The UN mission chief emphasizes that the Taliban’s adherence to “international norms” is a non-negotiable aspect of their return.
The leader of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, Roza Otunbayeva, emphasized the importance of increasing communication with the unofficial Taliban leaders who took control in August 2021. According to her statement to the Council, the state of human rights…
North Korea is being encouraged to pursue diplomatic solutions after their most recent launch of a ballistic missile.
“In light of the current challenges in maintaining global peace and security, it is crucial to decrease tensions on the Korean Peninsula in order to promote cooperation,” stated Khaled Khiari, the UN Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Asia, and…
The Security Council was informed that attempts to revive the Iran nuclear agreement are currently not progressing.
The 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) outlines the guidelines for overseeing Iran’s nuclear program and enabled the removal of US sanctions. It was mutually agreed upon by Iran, the five permanent members of the Council (China, France, Russia,…
Myanmar has surpassed Afghanistan to become the leading producer of opium in the world.
According to UNODC, the production of opium in a Southeast Asian nation has exceeded that of Afghanistan. This is due to the Taliban’s ban on opium production in April of last year, which resulted in a 95% decrease in cultivation….
Violence spreads across more than two-thirds of Myanmar, exacerbating the need for humanitarian aid.
According to media reports, there is a group of well-armed ethnic militias and the People’s Defence Forces (PDF) who are fighting against the military. This group supports the National Unity Government (NUG) and is against the military coup that took…
North Korea’s military satellites pose a significant danger to both civil aviation and shipping.
Mohamed Khaled Khiari, the Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific at the United Nations, informed ambassadors that the satellite was successfully placed on a rocket and launched on November 21. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s…
IOM reports that Afghan individuals who have returned from Pakistan are facing an uncertain future.
In the last two months, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that approximately 375,000 Afghans have departed from Pakistan. Most of them have used the Torkham and Spin Boldak border crossings, which are located near Kabul and Kandahar. The…
Fighting intensifies in Myanmar’s urban areas as civilians seek refuge.
According to the United Nations human rights office (OHCHR), approximately 70 civilians and combatants who are no longer able to fight have been reported killed, with over 90 injured in the current conflict. The conflict has also caused a new…
Short Global Updates: UNCTAD’s Appeal for Development Financing, Latest on Nepal Earthquake, and Religious Liberties in Nicaragua
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has urged for immediate changes to the global financial system in order to assist the 46 Least Developed Countries. According to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the economies that are most…
The UN’s efforts to aid Nepal after the earthquake are ongoing, as additional tremors continue to affect families and cause emotional distress.
Reports from officials at the scene indicate that over 380 aftershocks have occurred following the 6.4 magnitude earthquake that hit just before midnight on Friday and Saturday in local time. Preliminary investigations indicate that approximately 4,000 residences have been impacted…