Despite gains, Iraq has not yet ‘turned the corner’, Security Council hears

Despite gains, Iraq has not yet ‘turned the corner’, Security Council hears

“Now is not the time to be complacent, or to take for granted that Iraq has turned a corner,” said the UN Special Representative for Iraq Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert. Achievements range from fighting corruption to advancing energy independence, said Ms. Hennis-Plasschaert, who also heads the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), briefing on recent developments. But…

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Freedom of the press is under attack in every corner of the world: Antonio Guterres

Freedom of the press is under attack in every corner of the world: Antonio Guterres

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres – file photo United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres says that freedom of the press is under attack in every corner of the world. United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres addressed the World Press Freedom Day event in New York. He said that he condemns targeting journalists and spreading false…

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