Iran nuclear deal: Despite differences, still ‘best available option’, Security Council hears

Iran nuclear deal: Despite differences, still ‘best available option’, Security Council hears

Briefing the Security Council on the state of the JCPOA, Ms. DiCarlo set the tone for the discussion by stating, “diplomacy is the only way to effectively address the Iranian nuclear issue.” The 2015 deal sets out rules for monitoring Iran’s nuclear programme and paves the way for the lifting of UN sanctions. It was agreed…

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INTERVIEW: Building bridges between Afghanistan and the world because ‘isolation is not an option’

INTERVIEW: Building bridges between Afghanistan and the world because ‘isolation is not an option’

Since then, as international funding has stalled amid skepticism about the Taliban’s return, the UN has been acting as the world’s “eyes and ears” in Afghanistan. After shifting mainly to humanitarian work, UN agencies and partners are finding ways to help the long-suffering population meet basic needs and preserve hard-won development gains.  UN News was recently…

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