Ethiopia: ‘Incomplete but troubling picture’ reveals impact of Tigray crisis on children
Feb 13, 2021, at 04:59 pm
New York:Humanitarians are learning more about the dire situation of children in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, where fighting continues between Government troops and regional forces of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF).
Myanmar crisis: ‘All options should be on the table’, UN Human Rights Council hears
Feb 13, 2021, at 04:34 pm
New York: The UN deputy human rights chief and the independent expert on Myanmar have called for targeted sanctions against the leaders of what they both described as the coup that took place in the country last week, as the Human Rights Council met in special session on Friday to discuss the ongoing crisis.
Feb 13, 2021, at 04:08 pm
New York: More children could be pushed into the joining armed forces and armed groups due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, senior United Nations and European Union (EU) officials said on International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers, observed on Thursday.
Belarus Police detained people calling for rallies during session of people's assembly
Feb 12, 2021, at 10:21 pm
Minsk/Sputnik: The Belarusian police detained around five people for their online calls for participation in unauthorized rallies in the period when the All Belarusian People's Assembly convenes, interior minister Ivan Kubrakov told Sputnik on Friday.
Egypt urged to remove activists from ‘terrorist’ list
Feb 12, 2021, at 08:42 pm
New York: UN independent human rights experts appealed on Thursday for authorities in Egypt to remove two activists from a “terrorist” list and to stop systemic use of terrorism powers.
Feb 12, 2021, at 08:25 pm
New York: The threat to international peace and security posed by ISIL terrorist fighters is “on the rise again”, the UN counter-terrorism chief told the Security Council on Wednesday.
Mali: Around 20 UN peacekeepers injured in major attack on MINUSMA base
Feb 12, 2021, at 05:53 pm
New York: Some 20 UN peacekeepers serving with the UN Stabilization Mission in Mali, MINUSMA, were injured on Wednesday, after their temporary base came under attack in the restive central region of the country.
Libya: Security Council urges interim leadership to prepare for December polls
Feb 12, 2021, at 04:55 pm
New York: The UN Security Council on Tuesday called on the new interim leadership of Libya to swiftly form an inclusive Government and make necessary preparations for December’s presidential and parliamentary elections.
Japan Minister confirms Tokyo Olympics chief plans to resign amid sexist scandal: Reports
Feb 12, 2021, at 03:42 pm
Tokyo/Sputnik: Japanese Olympics Minister Seiko Hashimoto has confirmed that Tokyo Olympics President Yoshiro Mori is going to leave his post after facing backlash over comments perceived as sexist, Japan's media reported on Friday.
Meghan Markle wins privacy lawsuit after UK tabloid publishes private letter
Feb 12, 2021, at 07:21 am
London/Sputnik: The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has won a privacy lawsuit filed against a UK media company that published excerpts of a letter sent to her estranged father two years ago, the London High Court said in a ruling on Thursday.
Saudi Arabia releases women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul from prison after 3 yrs
Feb 11, 2021, at 10:38 pm
Riyadh/UNI/IBNS: Saudi Arabia on Wednesday released prominent Saudi women's right activist Loujain al-Hathloul from prison, her family said in a statement.
Tsunami warning for South Pacific region after 7.7 magnitude earthquake
Feb 11, 2021, at 07:21 am
Sydney/IBNS: A Tsunami generated after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake shook the South Pacific region has put the island nations in the area under threat.
Without ‘constructive international diplomacy’ Syria’s peace process will not move forward
Feb 10, 2021, at 05:02 pm
New York: The UN Special Envoy for Syria said there had to be “constructive international diplomacy” if the peace process is to move forward in any way, appearing before the Security Council behind closed doors on Tuesday.
New ICC ruling ‘opens the door’ for justice in occupied Palestine – Independent UN expert
Feb 10, 2021, at 04:36 pm
New York: The ruling of the International Criminal Court (ICC) that is does have jurisdiction over grave crimes committed in occupied Palestinian territory is a “significant step forward in the quest for justice and accountability”, an independent UN human rights expert said on Tuesday.
Myanmar: UN office expresses ‘strong concern’ at use of force against demonstrators
Feb 10, 2021, at 03:56 pm
New York: The United Nations in Myanmar has voiced strong concerns over Tuesday’s reported use of force by security forces against demonstrators protesting the military takeover and arrests of elected leaders and politicians.
UN chief welcomes Colombia’s ‘act of solidarity’ with 1.7 million Venezuelans
Feb 10, 2021, at 03:49 pm
New York: The United Nations Secretary-General, on Monday, applauded the announcement by the President of Colombia that the country will provide temporary protection to all Venezuelans in its territory.
Biden says not watching impeachment trial, focused on pandemic
Feb 10, 2021, at 02:46 pm
Washington/Sputnik: US President Joseph Biden on Tuesday said he has his own obligations including fighting the pandemic and does not plan to watch former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial.
UN chief welcomes Colombia’s ‘act of solidarity’ with 1.7 million Venezuelans
Feb 09, 2021, at 09:59 pm
New York: The United Nations Secretary-General, on Monday, applauded the announcement by the President of Colombia that the country will provide temporary protection to all Venezuelans on its territory.
Ethiopia: Government approves ‘first step’ towards Tigray emergency assistance
Feb 09, 2021, at 09:53 pm
New York: UN agencies have received approval from the Ethiopian Government for 25 international staff to provide humanitarian assistance inside the country’s conflict-torn Tigray region, the UN Spokesperson said on Monday.
Guterres welcomes US decision to re-engage with the Human Rights Council
Feb 09, 2021, at 09:39 pm
New York: The UN Secretary-General has welcomed a commitment from the new US administration to “re-engage immediately and robustly” with the Human Rights Council, following the withdrawal of the United States from the multilateral body nearly three years ago.
First Maldivian on USA's OFAC terrorist list Mohamed Ameen allowed house arrest
Feb 09, 2021, at 05:44 pm
Male: Mohamed Ameen, the first Maldivian on the list of terrorists publicised by America'sTreasuries Office of Foreign Affairs Control Department of the (OFAC), has been allowed by authorities for house arrest transfer, media reports said.
UN rights experts alarmed by rise in use of lèse-majesté laws in Thailand
Feb 09, 2021, at 04:31 pm
New York: United Nations independent human rights experts on Monday voiced grave concerns over increasingly severe use of lèse-majesté laws in Thailand, warning that a rise in their usage is further restricting civic space and the enjoyment of fundamental freedoms in the country.
UN stands ready to support relief, in aftermath of deadly India flash floods
Feb 09, 2021, at 04:18 pm
New York: The United Nations stands ready, if necessary, to contribute to ongoing rescue and assistance efforts, following a glacier burst and subsequent flash flooding in northern India, Secretary-General António Guterres said on Sunday.
Iranian spiritual leader says US must lift sanctions for Tehran to return to nuclear deal
Feb 07, 2021, at 11:52 pm
Tehran/Sputnik: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Sunday that the United States would have to lift all sanctions for his country to return to its nuclear commitments.
Unity, funding and decisive action needed to end FGM and protect millions of girls, UN says
Feb 07, 2021, at 09:40 pm
New York: The United Nations has called for collaboration at all levels, and across all sectors of society, to protect millions of girls and women at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) every year.
Iraqi police capture 13 suspected IS militants in Baghdad countryside
Feb 07, 2021, at 09:34 pm
Baghdad/Sputnik: The Iraqi interior ministry announced Sunday that 13 people believed to be members of the Islamic State terror group (banned in Russia) were captured near Baghdad, according to media reports.
Israel gradually emerging from nationwide lockdown over COVID-19: Reports
Feb 07, 2021, at 09:01 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: Israel began loosening coronavirus-related restrictions on Sunday, gradually emerging from a nearly 40-day-long nationwide lockdown, national media reported.
Suspected gas blast hurts 5 in Bordeaux, 2 missing
Feb 06, 2021, at 09:48 pm
Paris/Sputnik: A suspected gas blast tore through a private garage in the southwestern French city of Bordeaux on Saturday morning, collapsing a nearby building and leaving five people shell-shocked and two others missing, media said.
UN welcomes US decision to ‘strengthen its diplomatic engagement’ towards Yemen peace deal
Feb 06, 2021, at 04:21 pm
New York: The UN on Friday told journalists that it welcomed the decision by the United States “to strengthen it’s diplomatic engagement” and support efforts led by the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, to ends years of conflict there.
Paraguay: UN rights chief calls for ‘prompt, independent’ probe into girl deaths and disappearance
Feb 06, 2021, at 04:15 pm
Dubai: Following the disappearance in Paraguay of a teenage girl and killing of two 11-year-olds, the UN human rights chief has expressed her deep concern, also noting on Friday other disturbing elements of abuse against women and girls, surrounding the cases.