On Sunday, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said, in a statement for the Secretary-General, that Mr. Guterres has decided to delay his departure for the Arab League Summit in Algiers by a day to focus on the issue. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February 2022, mountains of grains built up in silos, with ships … Read moreUN chief ‘deeply concerned’ by stalled Black Sea Grain Initiative |
The Black Sea Grain Initiative, an agreement brokered by the UN and Türkiye in July, which was set up to reintroduce vital food and fertilizer exports from Ukraine to the rest of the world, is due to run out in the second half of November, but it can be extended, if all parties, including Russian … Read moreUN chief reaffirms support for deals to ensure export food and fertilizer from Ukraine and Russia |
This marked the third time since the 24 February invasion that the Council has formally met at Russia’s request to address its ongoing allegations. The UN’s High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Izumu Nakamitsu, had previously informed ambassadors – first in March, and then again in May – that the UN had seen no evidence … Read moreUN still sees no sign of biological weapons in Ukraine |
The partners signed the deal at an international conference in Berlin to support the war-ravaged nation, hosted by Germany and the European Commission. The agreement is funded by the multi-donor Eastern Europe Energy Efficiency and Environment Partnership (E5P) and will support Ukrainian cities in implementing a €300 million EIB energy efficiency loan. Support amid aggression … Read moreUNDP to support refurbishment of damaged public buildings in Ukraine |
Set up by the Human Rights Council in March, it presented its initial findings in Geneva at the end of last month. “Given the gravity of the identified violations, there is an undeniable need for accountability”, the Commission told the General Assembly. Devastation and loss “The impact of these violations on the civilian population in … Read more‘Undeniable need for accountability’ in Ukraine as violations mount |
The impact of the war in Ukraine and subsequent economic downturn on child poverty in eastern Europe and Central Asia, warns that ripple effects of the surge could result in a steep rise in school dropouts and infant mortality. Data from 22 countries across the region shows that children are bearing the heaviest burden of … Read moreSurge in poverty-stricken children in Eastern Europe, Central Asia |
The results were 143 Member States in favour, with five voting against, and 35 abstentions. The countries who voted against were Belarus, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Nicaragua, Russia and Syria. A majority of those countries abstaining were African nations, alongside China and India. The resolution “defending the principles” of the UN Charter, notes … Read moreUkraine: UN General Assembly demands Russia reverse course on ‘attempted illegal annexation’ |
The CRC published its decision after considering a case filed on behalf of six Finnish children who were born in Syria, to parents who allegedly collaborated with the ISIL terrorist network, also known by the Arabic term Da’esh. The continue to be held in the infamous Al-Hol camp, which is under the control of the … Read moreFinland: Rights of Finnish children detained in Syria camps violated |
The strikes which have reportedly caused widespread damage to civilian areas and led to dozens of deaths and injuries, showed that “as always”, civilians were paying the highest price for Russia’s invasion of 24 February, the statement released by the UN Spokesperson added. Speaking earlier in the day in Geneva, UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi reported that Kyiv, … Read moreUkraine: Russian large-scale strikes are ‘unacceptable escalation’, says Guterres |
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