Proposed amnesty law offers political prisoners in Venezuela an ‘opportunity’
The amnesty is aimed at promoting peace, democratic coexistence and national reconciliation as the South American country enters a new…
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West Bank: New Israeli measures further erode prospects for two-State solution
The measures would make it easier for Jewish settlers to take over Palestinian land, thus expanding Israel’s power in the territory, according to…
DR Congo: UN vows orderly peacekeeping transition as South Africa withdraws troops
In a statement issued on Sunday, President Cyril Ramaphosa said he informed UN Secretary-General António Guterres on 12 January about the…
Guterres condemns escalating violence in South Sudan as aid operations come under fire
In a statement issued by his Deputy Spokesperson, Farhan Haq on Saturday, the UN chief said nearly 10 million people…
From shelter to strength: How disaster refuges protect lives in Palau
Palau’s biodiversity is threatened by rising sea levels. Climate change, a personal issue For Techitong, these climate related hazards are…
‘Human rights cannot wait’: Türk launches $400 million appeal for 2026
He warned Member States that with crises mounting, the world cannot afford a human rights system in crisis. “The cost of our work…
South Sudan: UN forced to suspend food aid after ‘unacceptable’ attacks on convoy
As fighting intensifies there between opposition forces and national troops, there are reports of airstrikes and daily civilian casualties. UN…
AI ‘moving at the speed of light’ warns Guterres, unveiling recommendations for UN expert panel
“AI is moving at the speed of light,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres, underscoring the urgency of regulating the breakthrough…
Building healthy bridges towards peace: WHO launches $1 billion appeal
“This appeal is a call to stand with people living through conflict, displacement and disaster to give them not just…
Renewed calls for two-State solution amid ‘perilously fragile’ conditions for Palestinians
Meeting at UN Headquarters in New York, the Committee elected Coly Seck, Senegal’s ambassador to the United Nations, as Chair.…