North Korea's ballistic missile test, confirmed by Japan and South Korea

North Korea’s ballistic missile test, confirmed by Japan and South Korea

North Korea Tests Ballistic Missile South Korea’s military says North Korea has fired a long-range ballistic missile into the sea from its east coast. Japan has also reported North Korea’s missile test. North Korea yesterday warned of a strong response to the annual US-South Korean military exercises in the near future. This is North Korea’s…

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Rights experts say peaceful transition in South Sudan crucial, amid ‘immense suffering’

Rights experts say peaceful transition in South Sudan crucial, amid ‘immense suffering’

“The suffering across the country remains immense,” Commissioner Barney Afako said at a press conference in Juba, the capital. “South Sudanese women and girls continue to face unspeakable sexual violence.” On the penultimate day of a five-day visit, the Commission took stock of reports from civil society and stakeholders in Juba and Upper Nile state,…

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South African peacekeeper killed after helicopter comes under fire mid-flight in DR Congo

South African peacekeeper killed after helicopter comes under fire mid-flight in DR Congo

In a statement issued by his Spokesperson, UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the attack, which left the South African ‘blue helmet’ dead, and another wounded. Emergency landing According to news reports, the severely injured peacekeeper was able to continue flying, and along with the rest of the crew, managed to land at the airport of the…

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Peace in South Sudan hinges on local accountability, landmark Peacebuilding Commission meeting hears

Peace in South Sudan hinges on local accountability, landmark Peacebuilding Commission meeting hears

“Our priority in 2023 is to take a ‘peace to people’ approach with the Government’s facilitation,” Stephen Par Kuol, Minister of Peacebuilding of South Sudan, told the Commission, via video link. Addressing the ambassadorial-level meeting on building peace in communities through local governance and community reconciliation in South Sudan, he said efforts included tackling such…

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The Russian President declared Pakistan as an important partner country in South Asia

The Russian President declared Pakistan as an important partner country in South Asia

President Putin called Pakistan an important partner country of Russia in South Asia and the Islamic world and expressed Russia’s keen interest in deepening bilateral relations. A delegation led by Russian Energy Minister Nikolay Shulginov met Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif in Lahore, during which the Prime Minister highlighted the importance of mutual relations between…

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