Guterres: ‘We can turn the tide’ towards ending colonialism

Guterres: ‘We can turn the tide’ towards ending colonialism

“Our shared goal is to give greater priority to the decolonization agenda and spur accelerated action,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Special Committee on Decolonization, or C-24, regional seminar. Established by the General Assembly in 1961, the Committee is mandated to examine the application of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial…

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UN and partners seek $7 billion to prevent catastrophe in the Horn of Africa

UN and partners seek $7 billion to prevent catastrophe in the Horn of Africa

More than 43 million people across Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia continue to suffer through one of the worst droughts in recent history, caused by five consecutive seasons of poor rains.    Years of conflict and insecurity have sparked mass displacement, while skyrocketing food prices and most recently, the fighting in Sudan, have compounded the situation.   Appeal…

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Türk appeals to Sudan’s warring generals; calls out ‘dangerous anti-rights tendencies’ worldwide

Türk appeals to Sudan’s warring generals; calls out ‘dangerous anti-rights tendencies’ worldwide

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk appealed to the leaders of the Sudanese Armed Forces and of the Rapid Support Forces, locked in conflict since 15 April, to “issue clear instructions” to those under their command that sexual violence will not be tolerated, and to ensure that all perpetrators are held accountable. Mr….

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When and where were the attacks on sensitive installations planned?  Who has been in contact with the rioters?  Geo-fencing record revealed

When and where were the attacks on sensitive installations planned? Who has been in contact with the rioters? Geo-fencing record revealed

—File photo Geo-fencing records revealed that the plan for attacks on sensitive installations was allegedly hatched on May 8 at Zaman Park. On May 8 and 9, a shocking record has emerged regarding the contacts between the PTI leadership and the Baloites. Technical analysis and geofencing have revealed links between PTI’s top leadership and militants….

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Recommendation not to give the record of the parliamentary proceedings of the special committee to the Supreme Court

Recommendation not to give the record of the parliamentary proceedings of the special committee to the Supreme Court

Islamabad: The Special Committee of the National Assembly recommended not to give the records of the parliamentary proceedings to the Supreme Court. The meeting of the special committee of the National Assembly regarding the provision of records to the Supreme Court was chaired by Chairman Aslam Bhutani. The special committee was taken in-camera as soon…

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