Tag: UN
Water is becoming “a geopolitical issue”, says UNESCO
Water is not only an essential resource but also a human right. However, 2.3 billion people still live without access to drinking water. While climate change is disrupting the water…
American draft resolution at the UN, Blinken in Egypt
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States presented a draft resolution to the UN Security Council calling for an “immediate ceasefire linked to the release of hostages”…
Human rights violations in Iran denounced to UN Human Rights Council
“Don’t forget Iran”: this is the call, this March 18, from the commission of inquiry of the UN Human Rights Council, responsible for shedding light on the protest movement born…
complaint to the United Nations against the arbitrary detention of a former minister
Three lawyers decided to launch, this Monday, March 18, an emergency procedure before the United Nations (UN) in order to obtain the release of Abdoulkarim Aden Cher. The former Djibouti…
“We can continue our activities until the end of April”
The UNRWA spokesperson reacts to the resumption of aid by several countries which had suspended their contributions. “ We can continue our activities until the end of April », Says…
Tensions between Sudan and Chad before the UN Security Council
Before the Security Council, during the session devoted to the situation in Sudan, tensions were felt between Sudan and Chad. Some delegations expressed concern about the closure of the border…
Denis Mukwege calls for a postponement of the withdrawal of MONUSCO
As fighting continues in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the province of North Kivu and the M23 rebels gain ground, Denis Mukwege calls on the…
UNRWA responds to new Israeli accusations
Relations between the United Nations (UN) and Israel were further strained on Monday March 4, as the mediating countries attempted to impose a truce in Gaza after almost five months…
calls for investigation after deadly humanitarian distribution, Biden resolves to aid drops
The international community called on Friday March 1 for a ceasefire in Gaza and an investigation after Israeli shooting and a stampede during a distribution of humanitarian aid in Gaza…
the European Union will release 50 million euros for UNRWA
The European Union has reached an agreement with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) to release 50 million euros for the institution, the European Commission announced on Friday March…