Preventing ‘contagion of atrocities’ hinges on responsibility to protect

Preventing ‘contagion of atrocities’ hinges on responsibility to protect

“The lives of millions depend on that responsibility being given meaning,” Special Adviser on responsibility to protect (R2P) issues George Okoth-Obbo said, introducing the Secretary-General’s latest report and speaking on his behalf.  “This annual debate is a reminder to us not to drift from our commitment, our duty, our responsibility to protect.” Preventing ‘contagion of mass…

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Combatting hate speech is a shared responsibility: UN General Assembly President

Combatting hate speech is a shared responsibility: UN General Assembly President

Mr. Kőrösi was speaking at an event to commemorate the 2nd International Day for Countering Hate Speech, which is officially observed on 18 June.  “It would be my wish that we would not have to observe this day. It would be my wish that hate speech were a thing of the past,” he said.  Rising violence  Hate speech is most often…

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Ukraine claims responsibility for destroying Russia's main bridge

Ukraine claims responsibility for destroying Russia’s main bridge

Cafe: Ukrainian intelligence has admitted to destroying the bridge linking Russia with Crimea in the attack. According to international media reports, 7 months after blowing up the bridge connecting Russia with Crimea, the head of Ukraine’s intelligence service, Vasyl Maliuk, has confirmed Ukraine’s involvement in the attack. “Since the bridge was a logistical route that…

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