The Syria prison survivor who’s seeking justice for those still missing
Today, with the backing of the UN, one of those former detainees, Syrian human rights defender Riyad Avlar, is working to find out what...
‘Hot debates about hot topics’, a strength not a weakness, says UNGA80 president
Speaking at a press conference marking the close of the annual general debate, she stressed that the high attendance – 189 countries, including 124...
Calls grow louder for more age-inclusive societies
“Every older person has the right to age with dignity security and access to opportunities that enrich their lives,” said one of the key...
Fighting back against the gangs: What is Haiti’s new UN-backed force?
Here’s what you need to know about the new Gang Suppression Force (GSF).What is the GSF?The Gang Suppression Force (GSF) in Haiti is a...
Ukraine: IAEA engaging to get power restored at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
The ZNPP suffered a complete loss of offsite power on 23 September following military activity in the vicinity, marking the 10th time this has...
Human rights groups urged to ‘unite more than ever’ in efforts to end racism
Martin Kimani, chairperson of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, presented its annual report to the Human Rights Council in Geneva during...
The UN air service that flies where no one else can
“I just watched how it was a central driver for humanitarian agencies from all over – not just the UN agencies – and it...
UN Security Council approves new ‘suppression force’ for Haiti amid spiralling gang violence
The resolution – co-penned by Panama and the United States, and backed by dozens of countries in the region and beyond – was adopted...
Rohingya plight in Myanmar, a ‘test for humanity’
At the heart of the emergency are the Rohingya Muslims, denied Burmese citizenship, driven from their homes and forced into camps or exile.More than...
Security Council LIVE: Ambassadors authorise new Gang Suppression Force for Haiti
The UN Security Council has backed a resolution authorising the transition of the Kenyan-led support mission for Haiti into a new Gang Suppression Force,...
Taliban internet blackout leaves Afghans in limbo while needs surge
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) called on Taliban leaders to immediately and fully restore Internet and telecommunications services.“As of yesterday, 1700...
DR Congo: Peace still elusive despite ‘progress we see on paper’, UN official says
“There are discrepancies between the progress we see on paper and the reality we observe on the ground which continues to be marred with...
‘House of diplomacy and dialogue’: UN wraps up high-level week with calls for peace,...
Over six days, 189 Member States spoke from the iconic green marbled podium – including 124 heads of states and government, underscoring both the...
From crisis to community cure: A Haitian mother fights back against cholera
When her 11-year-old daughter, Noel-Dina, was struck by fever and unbearable abdominal pain, Oriata didn't hesitate.She immediately took her child to the nearest hospital. “She...
‘Do not submit to a world ruled by brute force,’ Denmark urges world leaders...
She stressed that the UN is “as essential as ever,” even as conflicts intensify, extreme poverty grows, and respect for international law and norms...
Denuclearization ‘tantamount’ to surrendering sovereignty: DPR Korea minister
Kim Son Gyong began his speech by commending the opening address of UN Secretary-General António Guterres on 23 September where he said that no...
Gaza: UN rights office deplores deadly strikes on Palestinians gathering firewood
OHCHR in the Occupied Palestinian Territory expressed dismay that “the Israeli military is destroying Gaza City, forcing Palestinians to flee and then killing them...
Gaza: As world waits for Hamas response, aid teams call for ceasefire
Winter is fast-approaching and heavy ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza City continue to drive mass displacement.“It's important that we get that ceasefire and...
¡Presente Assata, Presente!
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Many will tell her story, but she told her story — and ours — best. By Herb Boyd — The name...
Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine cleared to run against Museveni in 2026
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The singer-turned-politician is hoping to unseat longtime president, who is seeking a seventh term.
By Caolán Magee, Al Jazeera —
Ugandan opposition leader...
World News in Brief: El Fasher siege latest, shock at Michigan church attack, violent...
Briefing reporters in New York on Monday, UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq said the RSF militia’s grip is tightening on the last government-held redoubt, with...
Fearing a Second Blacklist?
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The March on Washington shows how artists, through solidarity and courageous love, helped bring the last one to an end.
By Ben...
Nepal highlights youth-driven change, and calls for global action
He framed Nepal’s recent challenges and achievements as part of a broader call for strengthened multilateral action.Mr. Thapa opened by noting the youth-led political...