World News in Brief: Attacks on civilians in DR Congo, concern over conviction of trade union leader in Cambodia, gang violence in Haiti

World News in Brief: Attacks on civilians in DR Congo, concern over conviction of trade union leader in Cambodia, gang violence in Haiti

The camps were in the neighbourhoods of Lac Vert and Mugunga, near Goma, the provincial capital of North Kivu, which has seen a sharp uptick in violence over the past few months.  UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq told journalists at UN Headquarters in New York that the situation around Goma continues to remain very tense,…

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UN and African Union sign new human rights agreement

UN and African Union sign new human rights agreement

At the meeting, UN Secretary-General António Guterres and AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat signed a framework agreement on human rights, which follows a previous accord on peace and security, and another on development.  Speaking afterwards to reporters, they underscored the need to reform the global financial architecture to reflect current realities. “What Africa needs…

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UN-African Union cooperation a must, as landscape of conflict shifts

UN-African Union cooperation a must, as landscape of conflict shifts

Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of the Secretary-General to the AU, told ambassadors in New York that the alignment between the two organizations is particularly relevant for current challenges. “The African conflict landscape is evolving, becoming more complex and often intractable,” he said. He referred to the report on cooperation between the UN and AU on…

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9922 suspects were arrested in the European Union last year, the data of the anti-crime program is released

9922 suspects were arrested in the European Union last year, the data of the anti-crime program is released

Figures on the actions of public agencies against organized crime in the European Union during 2022 have been released. In this regard, the results of the EU’s flagship Operation EMPACT program against organized crime published by the European Council, in 15 crime-affected areas of the Union. , EU-wide law enforcement and judicial actions have resulted…

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The European Union canceled the national ceremony after the arrival of the extremist Israeli minister

The European Union canceled the national ceremony after the arrival of the extremist Israeli minister

Tel Aviv: An EU delegation canceled a Europe Day reception in the Israeli capital on May 9 after Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Atmar Ben Gower asked to attend and speak at the event. According to global media reports, the European Union Mission in Israel announced on the social networking site Twitter about the cancellation…

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European Union expresses concern over Israeli police action and arrests in Al-Aqsa Mosque

European Union expresses concern over Israeli police action and arrests in Al-Aqsa Mosque

The European Union has expressed deep concern over the torture and arrests by the Israeli police at the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Speaking at a news briefing in Brussels, European Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Peter Stano said, “It is very important to maintain the historical status of the holy places.” “We call on all parties to exercise utmost…

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