Sep 25, 2019, at 09:55 am
New York: In a world facing “enormous and diverse cross-border challenges”, the Emir of Qatar told the United Nations General Assembly’s high-level session on Tuesday that only international mechanisms can deter violators of international law, ensure sovereignty, prohibit land annexation and prevent armed conflicts through peaceful dispute resolution.
World must unite in fight against terrorism, Qatar urges leaders at UN Assembly
Sep 20, 2017, at 03:48 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): Underscoring that extremism and terrorism remain the most serious challenges confronting the world, the Amir of Qatar called on leaders to take concerted action against terrorist organizations and their extremist ideologies to maintain global security and stability.
UN rights chief urges dialogue among Qatar and countries involved in diplomatic dispute
Jun 15, 2017, at 01:43 pm
New York, June 15(Just Earth News): Voicing alarm over the possible impact on the rights of people in the wake of decision by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt and Bahrain to cut diplomatic and economic ties with Qatar, the top United Nations human rights official called on all States involved to urgently resolve the dispute.
'Together, we can move from aspiration to action,' Ban tells global, regional leaders in Qatar
May 22, 2016, at 01:16 pm
New York, May 22 (Just Earth News):With the Doha Forum meeting “at a time of fragility and vulnerability,†United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Saturday that while progress on the UN's 2030 Agenda is crucial to usher in sustainability and equity, more must be done now to end conflict and suffering.
UN rights experts call for release of Qatari poet jailed for writing and reciting poem
Oct 21, 2015, at 04:51 pm
New York, Oct 21 (IBNS): United Nations human rights experts on Tuesday urged the Government of Qatar to release Mohammed al-Ajami, a poet who is currently serving a 15-year prison sentence for writing and reciting a poem at his home.