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The conflict in Gaza has claimed thousands of lives, with civilians bearing the brunt of the violence. A ceasefire brokered by the US in the waning days of the former administration has been repeatedly broken, and a new humanitarian effort backed by the US and Israel has been criticized for
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As South Sudan approaches 14 years of independence, the United Nations is urging its leaders to prioritize the rights, dignity, and safety of every citizen in order to achieve a peaceful democratic transition. In a statement, Anita Kiki Gbeho, Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary General, emphasized the need
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As we mark the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, the world is reminded of the atrocities that occurred in July 1995, where over 8,000 Bosnian men and boys were systematically executed and buried in mass graves. The United Nations Secretary-General reflects on the collective failure of the international
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Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google, has called the United Nations "transparently antisemitic" in response to a report accusing the tech giant of profiting from the Israeli military's actions in Gaza. The report, authored by UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, describes a shift from "an economy
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The United Nations (UN) Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) has published its findings on Afghanistan, Botswana, Chad, Fiji, Ireland, Mexico, San Marino, Solomon Islands, Thailand, and Tuvalu, highlighting positive aspects and major concerns of each country's implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of
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Pakistan's Counsellor to the United Nations, Saima Saleem, has confronted India at the UN Security Council over its alleged involvement in supporting terror proxies and committing civilian casualties in Pakistan. The exchange highlighted India's role in the Khuzdar attack, which resulted in the deaths of 40
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President William Ruto conferred former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon with Kenya's highest national award, the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart (CGH), in a ceremony at State House, Nairobi. Ruto praised Ban Ki-moon for his exceptional global leadership, tireless advocacy, and dedication to building a
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Jean Todt, the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Road Safety, has launched the global #MakeASafetyStatement campaign to promote road safety and create secure, inclusive, and sustainable streets worldwide. During a six-day visit to Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, Colombia, and Brazil, Todt will meet with key government officials, representatives
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The level of suffering and brutality in Gaza is unbearable, said Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East Khaled Khiari, addressing the Security Council. Since mid-June, more than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed, many while seeking aid. The total number of Palestinian fatalities since 7 October 2023 has surpassed 56,
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Global leaders, including President Luiz InÈício Lula da Silva and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have gathered at the 17th BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to discuss pressing global issues, such as climate change, economic inequality, and sustainable development. The summit, attended by representatives from Brazil, Russia, India, China,
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Pramila Patten, Acting Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide, addressed the International Day of Remembrance of the Srebrenica Genocide at the United Nations headquarters in New York. She honored the victims and survivors, emphasizing the ongoing struggle for truth, justice, and remembrance. Patten recalled that
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Survivors of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide marked 30 years since thousands of Bosnian Muslims were systematically killed in the worst atrocity on European soil since World War II. At the UN General Assembly, top officials joined the survivors in affirming the need to counter denial, support survivors, and promote lasting
