March marks the thirteenth anniversary of the conflict in Syria, with systematic atrocities and untold suffering of civilians. According to UN estimates, 16.7 million people, equivalent to 70 per cent of the total population, will require humanitarian assistance in 2024. Roughly half the pre-war population remains displaced inside or outside Syria. Compounding the crisis, a…
Miroslav Jenča, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Europe at the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA), warned that the fighting risked “further diminishing the prospects for a just and lasting solution”. “The approaching anniversary of the invasion is not only an occasion to recount the horrors of the past two years, but also a reminder…
In a statement issued by his Spokesman on Wednesday, the UN chief underscored the urgency of a transition to democratic governance and reinstating civilian rule. “The Secretary-General condemns all forms of violence and calls for the protection of civilians and cessation of hostilities,” said the statement. “An inclusive solution to this crisis requires conditions that…
His message marked the 70th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice Agreement that ended the hostilities and established a demilitarized zone, about 240 kilometres long and 4 kilometres wide, as a buffer. The conflict however never officially ended because the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Republic of Korea (more commonly known as North…
File photo On the completion of 7 years of the martyrdom of the well-known young Kashmiri leader Burhan Wani, a shutter-down strike was held in Occupied Kashmir. According to Kashmir Media Service, the All-Party Hurriyat Conference has called a strike to pay tribute to Burhan Wani and other martyrs of the Kashmir Liberation Movement. It…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov released a video message on the 75th anniversary of Pakistan-Russia relations. Sergey Lavrov says, “Dear citizens of Pakistan, I congratulate you on the 75th anniversary of the establishment of relations between the two countries. The people of Pakistan have deep interest and respect for Russia and President Vladimir Putin. Appreciate…
Called “Peace begins with me” the poem pays tribute to the strength and resilience of communities affected by conflict as well as those who help them rebuild their lives and livelihoods. It is a reminder of our responsibility to promote peace in our communities, countries and across the world – a conviction that has driven more…
On the one-year anniversary of the Russian aggression on Ukraine, the European Union expressed symbolic solidarity in Brussels. In this regard, between Thursday and Friday night, the main buildings of the European Union in Brussels, the European capital, were illuminated with the colors of the Ukrainian flag. The buildings of the European Parliament, the European…
“Peace is not just about signing an agreement,” said Miroslav Jenča, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and Americas, who briefed members during a meeting requested by the Russian Federation – as the one-year mark nears, since the Kremlin launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Mr. Jenča stressed that turning words on paper into action…
Maqbool Butt was hanged in New Delhi on 11 February 1984. Photo: File Srinagar: In Occupied Kashmir, brave Kashmiris celebrated the 39th anniversary of Hurriyat leader Shaheed Maqbool Butt by staging a complete shutter-down strike ignoring the threats of the Indian Army. According to Kashmir Media Service, the 39th death anniversary of Maqbool Butt, the…
