Telephone contact between Russian and Iranian presidents, Iran's support for Putin

Telephone contact between Russian and Iranian presidents, Iran’s support for Putin

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi supported his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over the failed coup in Russia. According to the Russian news agency from Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin has had a telephone conversation with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. According to the news agency, on this occasion, the Iranian president expressed his full support for the…

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The Israeli President condemned the attack of the Jewish settlers on the Palestinian villages

The Israeli President condemned the attack of the Jewish settlers on the Palestinian villages

Israeli President Isaac Herzog strongly condemned the attack of Jewish settlers on Palestinian villages in the West Bank. According to an Israeli media report, while speaking at an event of the internal security agency Shin Bet, the Israeli president said that he strongly condemns riots and violent acts against innocent Palestinian citizens. He said that…

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UN refugee agency predicts spike in resettlement needs next year

UN refugee agency predicts spike in resettlement needs next year

 According to the Projected Global Resettlement Needs Assessment for 2024, over 2.4 million refugees will be in need of resettlement, marking a 20 per cent increase compared to 2023. A woman leaves a refugee camp in Rwanda on her way to resettlement in Norway. Escalating challenges  With a deepening refugee crisis, security breakdowns and conflicts, urgent…

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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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Security in eastern DR Congo continues to worsen, Security Council hears

Security in eastern DR Congo continues to worsen, Security Council hears

“So far, the ceasefire between the M23 and the FARDC has held up relatively well and has contributed to some security gains”, said UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa Martha Pobee. “The relative calm in Rutshuru territory, for example, allowed more than 45,000 people from the Bishusha group to return home”, she said.  She noted, however, that…

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