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UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa Martha Pobee briefed the Security Council on the deteriorating situation in Sudan, describing it as "simply horrifying." Pobee reported that the conflict has caused widespread suffering and new surges of horrific violence, with the city of El Fasher in North Darfur being captured
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As the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for African Affairs, Martha Pobi, addressed the Security Council, she painted a grim picture of Sudan's rapidly deteriorating situation. After over 500 days of siege, the town of El Fasher in North Darfur was captured by the Rapid Reaction Force, marking a
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The United Nations has been at the forefront of shaping global efforts to preserve peace, advance sustainable development, and defend the rights of every human being. Born in the shadow of two catastrophic world wars, the organization has come a long way since its inception, with a solemn promise to
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The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic, a key country for regional stability, needs strong financial support due to UN systemwide liquidity constraints, according to the Organization's top official in the country. The mission has made significant strides in expanding the government's authority,
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has continued the Philippines' bid for a non-permanent seat at the United Nations (UN) Security Council, vowing to prioritize international rule of law. The bid for a seat at the UN Security Council has been ongoing for several years, with the Philippines seeking to serve
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The African continent has a complex and tumultuous history, with many countries gaining independence after centuries of colonial rule. However, one territory remains stuck in limbo, waiting for its chance to become a sovereign nation. Western Sahara, Africa's last colony, has been at the center of a long-running
International organizations
A senior Israeli official has disclosed that the United States, in coordination with Israel, is preparing a draft resolution for the UN Security Council that aims to establish an international force to maintain security in the Gaza Strip after the war ends. The resolution, which will serve as the basis
Foreign ministers
Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, has emphasized in a letter to the UN Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council that reviving terminated resolutions lacks a legal foundation and is incapable of producing a binding effect. The letter reiterates Iran's position on the definitive
Foreign ministers
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has highlighted five key documents issued by independent nations that refute the European trio's (E3) attempt to reinstated previously lifted sanctions under UN Security Council Resolution 2231. The Iranian diplomat emphasized that the move is
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The United Nations Security Council has renewed its sanctions regime on Haiti, deciding to apply travel-ban, asset-freeze, and arms-embargo measures to individuals and entities destabilizing the country through illicit exploitation or trade of natural resources. The Council's decision comes as Haiti grapples with a gang crisis, with unprecedented
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The United Nations faces a critical financial situation, as Secretary-General Antèþnio Guterres warned of a "race to bankruptcy" if member states do not pay their dues in full and on time. The UN's sharply reduced 2026 budget, $3.238 billion, is a significant drop from previous
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As the United Nations Security Council's Resolution 2231 expires on October 18, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphasized that the country's sovereign rights are non-negotiable and not subject to political pressure. In a post on his X account, Araghchi stressed that the rule
