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Egypt’s envoy to UN: Arab group rejects any infringement on Palestinians’ rights
Egypt
February 8, 2025
Egypt’s envoy to UN: Arab group rejects any infringement on Palestinians’ rights
Egypt’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Osama Abdel Khaleq said that the Arab group emphatically rejects any infringement upon…
Just 1 in 5 women are employed in this region. Investing in the care economy could change that
Middle East
February 8, 2025
Just 1 in 5 women are employed in this region. Investing in the care economy could change that
CNN — In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), just 18 percent of women are formally employed, according to…
Nearly 3,000 people killed after rebels seize key city in DR Congo, UN says
World
February 6, 2025
Nearly 3,000 people killed after rebels seize key city in DR Congo, UN says
CNN — Nearly 3,000 people have been killed in the city of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo,…
UN says more than 700 killed in just five days of fighting in DR Congo
World
February 1, 2025
UN says more than 700 killed in just five days of fighting in DR Congo
Atlanta CNN — More than 700 people have been killed and 2,800 injured in just five days since fighting escalated…
Six peacekeepers killed fighting rebels in eastern Congo, officials say, as rebels close in on Goma
World
January 27, 2025
Six peacekeepers killed fighting rebels in eastern Congo, officials say, as rebels close in on Goma
Associated Press — Fighting with M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo left six United Nations peacekeepers dead, UN…
UN experts urge Thailand not to deport dozens of Uyghurs to China where they face ‘real risk of torture’
World
January 22, 2025
UN experts urge Thailand not to deport dozens of Uyghurs to China where they face ‘real risk of torture’
CNN — International pressure is mounting on Thailand – including from the new US administration – over the fate of…
Egypt denounces Israeli assaults on Gaza’s healthcare system, demands accountability at UN
Egypt
January 5, 2025
Egypt denounces Israeli assaults on Gaza’s healthcare system, demands accountability at UN
NEW YORK, Jan 3 (MENA) – Israel targeted civilians in the Gaza Strip, killing more than 45,000 Palestinians, 70 percent…
Drone strikes UN vehicle on way to inspect Ukrainian nuclear plant
World
December 11, 2024
Drone strikes UN vehicle on way to inspect Ukrainian nuclear plant
CNN — An armored vehicle belonging to the UN’s atomic watchdog was hit by a drone strike on its way…
The UN climate summit ended in bitterness and accusations of betrayal. Now fears are growing for its future
Environment
November 27, 2024
The UN climate summit ended in bitterness and accusations of betrayal. Now fears are growing for its future
CNN — This year’s UN climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan kicked off with a fulsome celebration of fossil fuels, praised…
Why an 18-year-old UN resolution is critical to ending the Lebanon-Israel war
Middle East
November 26, 2024
Why an 18-year-old UN resolution is critical to ending the Lebanon-Israel war
CNN — With a Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire on the horizon, an 18-year-old United Nations resolution has resurfaced as a blueprint for…