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.
Aid agencies renew appeals for aid access to all areas in Ethiopia’s Tigray
Feb 06, 2021, at 03:29 pm
New York: The UN renewed appeals on Friday for humanitarian access to all areas of Ethiopia’s troubled Tigray region to help people displaced fighting, forcing the most desperate to eat leaves to survive.
Unity, funding and decisive action needed to end FGM and protect millions of girls, UN says
Feb 06, 2021, at 03:13 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.
Elections vital to building democratic Palestinian State: UN chief
Feb 05, 2021, at 05:40 pm
New York: Elections this year in the Occupied Palestinian Territories will be “a crucial step” towards Palestinian unity, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday.
Warlord found guilty of crimes against humanity in northern Uganda - ICC
Feb 05, 2021, at 05:36 pm
New York: A former Ugandan warlord whose forces attacked camps for the internally displaced across the country, has been found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court, judges ruled on Thursday.
Iran: Human rights experts condemn execution of Baloch minority prisoner
Feb 05, 2021, at 05:30 pm
New York: United Nations independent human rights experts on Thursday, condemned the hanging of a prisoner from the Baloch minority in Iran, voicing fear that a “disturbing” recent increase in executions of community members “will continue”.
Jammu and Kashmir: GAD reconstitutes 8-member panel for Swachh Bharat Mission
Feb 05, 2021, at 04:32 pm
Srinagar: The General Administration Department (GAD) Wednesday re-constituted an eight-member annual plan approval committee under the Information Education Communication (IEEC) and Capacity Building (CB) component of Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban).
Feb 05, 2021, at 02:23 am
New York: The UN chief António Guterres on Wednesday said he continues to be “very concerned” about armed clashes and the threat to civilian life across the Central African Republic, where around 200,000 have been displaced by fighting in under two months.
US plan to reform asylum, reunite families, reflects ‘authentic humanitarian values’
Feb 05, 2021, at 01:49 am
New York: The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has said it is “heartened” by the United States’ president’s signing of executive orders on Tuesday which aim to provide safety and solutions for those seeking asylum, on the grounds that they need protection from violence and persecution at home.
Russia: UN rights office ‘deeply dismayed’ by Navalny sentencing
Feb 05, 2021, at 01:37 am
New York: The UN human rights office, OHCHR, expressed dismay on Wednesday over the sentencing of Russian opposition politician and activist Aleksei Navalny, and urged the authorities to release scores of his supporters arrested during rallies protesting his detention.
Urgent steps needed to alleviate suffering in Ethiopia’s Tigray region: Guterres
Feb 05, 2021, at 01:29 am
Srinagar: The United Nations Secretary-General, on Tuesday, voiced grave concerns over the crisis in Ethiopia’s Tigray region and underscored the need for urgent efforts to protect populations at risk.