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Human rights and biodiversity: Key UN biodiversity summit opens in Colombia

Human rights and biodiversity: Key UN biodiversity summit opens in Colombia

The UN biodiversity summit, formally COP16 or the 16th Conference of Parties to the UN Biodiversity Convention, officially opened in Colombia on Monday. Hopes are high that negotiating countries can arrive at a safe and

UN Security Council extends the sanctions regime on Haiti for one year

UN Security Council extends the sanctions regime on Haiti for one year

On Friday, the United Nations Security Council decided to extend for 1 year the sanctions regime in Haiti, including a targeted assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo measures. It is aimed at effectively addressing

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence targeted in drone attack, no casualties reported

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence targeted in drone attack, no casualties reported

On Saturday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in Caesarea apparently became the target of a drone attack. The politician's spokesperson soon confirmed that he's not in the vicinity and there had been no casualties

Does Hamas leader’s death raise the prospect of a Gaza ceasefire?

Does Hamas leader’s death raise the prospect of a Gaza ceasefire?

US President Joe Biden is currently in Berlin on a high-profile trip. During his stay in the German capital, he is also expected to meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron.

Peace, sustainability, human rights: UN Secretary-General proposes $3.6 billion budget for 2025

Peace, sustainability, human rights: UN Secretary-General proposes $3.6 billion budget for 2025

UN Secretary-General Guterres on October 16 presented a $3.6 billion budget proposal for programmes in 2025, highlighting the Organisation's deepening focus on peace, sustainable development and human rights initiatives. Outlining his proposal at the general

‘There seems to be no end to the horrors that Palestinians in Gaza are forced to endure’

‘There seems to be no end to the horrors that Palestinians in Gaza are forced to endure’

On Monday, UN Secretary-General Guterres condemned the significant number of civilians casualties inflicted by the intensifying Israeli military campaign in northern Gaza. It comes as an attack on a school turned shelter in Nuseirat killed

Yemen’s September 26 Revolution Day Overshadowed by Houthi Crackdown, Arbitrary Arrests

Yemen’s September 26 Revolution Day Overshadowed by Houthi Crackdown, Arbitrary Arrests

Human Rights Watch and the Cairo Institute for Human Rights (CIHRS) said today that dozens of people were arrested by Houthi authorities during the last week of September 2024 for peacefully celebrating or sharing on

Human shields? Haitian gangs recruiting poor and desperate children

Human shields? Haitian gangs recruiting poor and desperate children

Haiti has fallen into deep chaos and desperation ever since the assassination of its president, Jovenel Moise, in 2021. 5.4 million people across the Caribbean nation are going hungry and 2.7 million are under the

Venezuela Presidential Election: Nicolas Maduro government cancelling passports of activists and journalists?

Venezuela Presidential Election: Nicolas Maduro government cancelling passports of activists and journalists?

Things are not back to the normal in Venezuela yet. The government has apparently cancelled the passports of dozens of activists and journalists since long-time President Nicolas Maduro claimed a hugely disputed reelection victory. Rights

UN chief Guterres condemns attacks against peacekeeping personnel in Lebanon

UN chief Guterres condemns attacks against peacekeeping personnel in Lebanon

UN Secretary-General Guterres has raised serious concerns over the recent attacks against peacekeepers in Lebanon. He stressed that all peacekeeping personnel and premises must be protected by all parties of the conflict. Condemning the recent