Sudan: UN rights chief calls for a return to talks, amid reports of 24-hour pause

Sudan: UN rights chief calls for a return to talks, amid reports of 24-hour pause

“Sudan has already endured so much pain and suffering. The fighting is born out of power games and personal interests that only serve to alienate the democratic aspirations of the population,” said Mr. Türk, adding, “Do those responsible not understand that the civilian population now only craves a peaceful life?”  The Sudanese army and a…

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Libya’s ‘new dynamic’: Bathily calls on partners to support momentum

Libya’s ‘new dynamic’: Bathily calls on partners to support momentum

“There has been a new dynamic in Libya,” Abdoulaye Bathily said, urging authorities to meet the people’s expectation that they will be able to choose new leaders via the ballot box, and deliver on all their commitments. “All international partners should support the current momentum and speak with one voice on Libyan matters.” “Intensive consultations…

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Guterres calls for ‘immediate’ ceasefire in Sudan, as death toll mounts

Guterres calls for ‘immediate’ ceasefire in Sudan, as death toll mounts

“I strongly condemn the outbreak of fighting that is taking place in Sudan and appeal to the leaders of the Rapid Support Forces (RAF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) to immediately cease hostilities, restore calm, and begin a dialogue to resolve the crisis,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday. Following the deaths of…

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World Chagas Day calls for primary health care to track ‘silent’ disease

World Chagas Day calls for primary health care to track ‘silent’ disease

“UNITAID calls upon the global health community and governments to make Chagas disease a priority and support ongoing efforts to prevent mother-to-child transmission and improve access to tests and treatments,” said Herve Verhoosel, UNITAID’s head of communication. “Together, by integrating it into primary health care and systematically screening mothers and babies, we can make Chagas…

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UN rights chief calls for action to address Central Mediterranean Sea migrant crisis

UN rights chief calls for action to address Central Mediterranean Sea migrant crisis

Since 2014, over 26,000 people have died or gone missing crossing the Mediterranean Sea.  Most of these deaths or disappearances, over 20,000, occurred in the Central Mediterranean, considered among the deadliest migration routes in the world.  “We are seeing a steep increase in the number of desperate people putting their lives at grave risk,” said…

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Israeli attack in Al-Aqsa Mosque, Arab League calls for an emergency meeting

Israeli attack in Al-Aqsa Mosque, Arab League calls for an emergency meeting

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Israel-Palestine: UN calls for restraint following violence at Al-Aqsa mosque

Israel-Palestine: UN calls for restraint following violence at Al-Aqsa mosque

Israeli forces stormed Al-Aqsa mosque, also commonly known as al-Qibli mosque, overnight, arresting more than 350 people, according to media reports.    The raids continued into Wednesday morning. In response, Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip fired rockets at Israel.  Appalling violence  Mr. Wennesland issued a statement saying he was appalled by the images of…

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Guterres calls for world ‘united in peace’ as Ramadan, Easter, Passover coincide

Guterres calls for world ‘united in peace’ as Ramadan, Easter, Passover coincide

Secretary-General António Guterres issued his plea for peace acknowledging that it is “dramatically lacking” in many parts of the world, during an interview with UN News’s Arabic service, ahead of what has now become an annual visit for him, to a Muslim country beset by challenges, during the holy month of Ramadan. “I think this is the moment…

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WMO calls for more investment in integrated weather and climate services

WMO calls for more investment in integrated weather and climate services

This investment is critical, including to ensure that energy infrastructure is resilient to climate-related shocks, and to harness the power of energy generated from sources such as the sun and wind, the UN agency said.  In this regard, WMO is stepping up its activities to promote tailored weather and climate information, and forecasts, that support…

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