Tag: UN
UN calls for rescue of 185 Rohingya refugees adrift in Indian Ocean
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees launched an urgent appeal on Saturday, December 23, to rescue 185 Rohingya, whose makeshift boat was last spotted off the coast of the…
[En direct] Biden calls on Netanyahu to ‘protect the civilian population’ of Gaza
The Israeli army has intensified its operations throughout the Gaza Strip, where the already critical humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate this Sunday, December 24. A situation which pushed American President…
A new ceasefire and another step towards a peace process in Yemen
Houthi rebels and the warring Yemeni government have committed to a new ceasefire and agreed to the start of a peace process to end the conflict. This was announced on…
George Weah reframes his diplomats after UN vote against Gaza ceasefire
While the former footballer should pass the torch to his successor Joseph Boakai in January, he had to reorganize his diplomats following an imbroglio at the UN. In a United…
the government requests the support of MONUSCO to transport the equipment
One week before the elections in the DRC, the government is asking for help from the United Nations to transport electoral materials to difficult-to-access areas. A letter was sent Tuesday,…
Faced with UN demands, Israel increases its attacks against the organization
While UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres issued an exceptional request on Wednesday December 6 on the situation in Gaza, tensions continue to grow between the Israeli organization. Called to order…
Kenya sends new delegation to Haiti to “prepare” for “multinational mission”
A Kenyan delegation returned to Haiti on Wednesday, December 6, to Port-au-Prince for a 24-hour visit, according to the Haitian Prime Minister’s announcement. In October, the UN Security Council approved…
Iftar, the meal to break the Muslim fast, listed as UNESCO intangible heritage
Italian lyrical singing and bolero also include UNESCO heritage In addition to the iftar, UNESCO also integrated, this Wednesday, Italian lyrical singing into its intangible heritage, as well as the…
Minusma left the Ansongo camp
In Mali, Minusma left its Ansongo camp, Gao region, in the north of the country during the weekend of November 18 and 19, 2023. The departure of the peacekeepers took…
the grip of violence tightens around children, a “red line” crossed
On the occasion of International Children’s Rights Day, this November 20, several NGOs are recalling the extent to which young people are put in danger in times of war. In…