The mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Russia has been extended by the United Nations human rights body.
The United Nations Human Rights Council also “strongly urged” Russian officials to adhere to all of the country’s duties under global human rights regulations. The statement also emphasized the importance of protecting basic liberties, such as freedom of thought, opinion,…
There are 100,000 incentives to provide aid: The United Nations’ organization for migration is active in Armenia.
Goris, with a population of 20,000, is a charming town nestled in the high mountains of southern Armenia. It is located 25 kilometers away from the Lachin corridor, which serves as the border with Azerbaijan. In late September, more than…
Collaboration between the United Nations and the African Union is imperative as the dynamics of conflict continue to change.
Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, the United Nations Special Representative to the African Union, informed ambassadors in New York that the coordination between the two organizations is especially significant in addressing present obstacles. He stated that the situation of conflicts in Africa is…
The UN has suspended peacekeeping forces in the DR Congo due to allegations of serious misconduct.
MONUSCO released a statement on Wednesday denouncing the actions of individuals who do not uphold the standards expected of United Nations staff. Nine members of the group from South Africa have been arrested and are currently restricted to their military…
The United Nations envoy stated that Colombia is intensifying its efforts to achieve significant peace objectives.
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, informed ambassadors at the Security Council that over the weekend, the Government transferred land to approximately 500 recipients in southern Colombia. The beneficiaries included former FARC-EP fighters, farmers, and indigenous community…
The United Nations teams increase assistance efforts following a second earthquake in Afghanistan.
At 5:10 AM local time (00:40 AM GMT), a 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred near Herat, causing injuries to more than 100 individuals. According to media sources, many of the injured were transported to hospitals for treatment. UN response International organizations…
Experts on human rights expressed their disappointment regarding the ongoing imprisonment of Nobel Laureate Mohammadi in Iran.
Ms. Mohammadi has faced several arrests, with the initial one occurring in 2011 due to her activism for imprisoned human rights defenders and their loved ones. In 2015, she was arrested once again and given a longer sentence. The UN…
The deputy chief of the United Nations stated during a visit to Iceland that all conflicts, whether they be between different regions or with the environment, must come to an end.
Ms. Mohammed held several one-on-one meetings with top government leaders, such as President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir, and Foreign Affairs Minister Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir, during her visit which ended on Tuesday. “We must remain steadfast. Challenging…
Haiti seeks $21 million in funding to assist the numerous individuals forced to flee their homes due to violence caused by gangs.
On Tuesday, Philippe Branchat, the Chief of Mission for IOM in Haiti, expressed concern that displacement poses significant threats to the well-being, food access, and financial stability of individuals. Additionally, it leaves them vulnerable to gender-based violence and strains local…
According to UN aid teams, there are still 500 people unaccounted for after the earthquake in Afghanistan.
The UN’s aid coordination office (OCHA) reported that approximately 1,300 fatalities and 1,700 injuries were recorded at the center of the earthquake in Zindajan district. On-site teams have reported that entire villages have been decimated in certain areas. Over 12,000…