UN chief ‘committed’ to Sudan as mission ends

UN chief ‘committed’ to Sudan as mission ends

In a statement, the UN Secretary-General extended his “deep appreciation” to all international and national personnel of the United Nations Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan – UNITAMS. “The United Nations is not leaving Sudan,” the UN chief insisted, as he noted that heavy fighting continues throughout the country between rival militaries that has displaced millions…

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Global Refugee Forum ends with bold pledges, solutions for displaced

Global Refugee Forum ends with bold pledges, solutions for displaced

Speaking at the closing of the Global Refugee Forum, the Secretary-General said that protection and help for these most vulnerable of people, was “an obligation shared by all of humanity”.  He was speaking after three days of intensive activity geared to finding solutions and building partnerships, which saw pledges from multiple stakeholders that have the potential…

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COP28 ends with call to ‘transition away’ from fossil fuels; UN’s Guterres says the industry will phase out 'whether they like it or not'

COP28 ends with call to ‘transition away’ from fossil fuels; UN’s Guterres says the industry will phase out ‘whether they like it or not’

Reacting to the adoption of the outcome document, UN chief Antonio Guterres said mention of the world’s leading contributor to climate change comes after many years in which the discussion of this issue was blocked. The Secretary-General stressed that the era of fossil fuels must end with justice and equity. “To those who opposed a…

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Ethiopia: Victims ‘left in limbo’ as rights probe mandate ends

Ethiopia: Victims ‘left in limbo’ as rights probe mandate ends

The independent rights investigators’ final report comes as their mandate ended on Friday, coinciding with the end of the UN Human Rights Council’s 54th session, leaving victims in limbo. Established by the Council in December 2021, their brief from the Council was to conduct through and impartial investigations into alleged human rights violations in Ethiopia,…

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New border demarcation between Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan ends decades-old conflict

New border demarcation between Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan ends decades-old conflict

The presidents of Kyrgyzstan (right) and Uzbekistan (left) shake hands. Central Asian countries Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan announced new demarcation to end border clashes. After the breakup of the Soviet Union, the 870-mile area between the two countries was the cause of dispute. Local people living on both sides of this disputed border region used to…

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