The experts offered several recommendations after observing a range of concerns, from poor detention conditions to allegations of corruption, on the heels of the first visit of the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (SPT) to South Africa, from 26 February to 9 March. “This must…
In his latest report to the Council, the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities, Gerard Quinn, outlined how more inclusive policy approaches and innovative private sector involvement can spur progress. “States and societies at large must move away from systems that were historically built to provide a material safety net and…
The town hall with representatives from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) was held as part of the annual session of the UN Committee on the Status of Women (CSW), which meets in New York every March. Its latest two-week session – known as CSW67, which runs through Friday – is focused on the theme of innovation,…
Mr. Grandi met with people who have been affected by the catastrophe, as well as aid workers on the ground. He also reviewed and discussed the immediate humanitarian response with the authorities. The earthquakes struck on 6 February, killing some 54,000 people across the region, according to the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, which he heads….
Underlining the “urgent need to end global heating with cold, hard facts”, he said the panel’s forthcoming report ahead of the next UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), to be held in Dubai in November, comes at a pivotal time. ‘Tip of the tipping point’ “Our world is at a crossroads, and our planet is in…
Russia announced earlier that it would agree to a 60-day extension, which is half the number of days agreed when it first expired in November. The UN-brokered deal also endorsed by Türkiye in Istanbul – which includes a Memorandum of Understanding between Russia and the UN to facilitate fertiliser exports – has allowed the exports of 24…
The Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka gave a controversial statement regarding Azaan, Photo: File Karnataka: Former minister of Bharatiya Janata Party SK Eshwarappa uttered insulting words on hearing the call of adhan, which hurt the hearts of Muslims and caused a wave of anger among the Muslim population. According to Indian media, senior BJP leader…
North Korea’s missile test ahead of US-South Korea joint military exercise; Photo: File Pyongyang: Ignoring any international pressure, North Korea continues its war preparations and has successfully tested 2 more missiles. According to the World News Agency, North Korea fired both missiles in the sea through a submarine. The missiles successfully hit the targets at…
8 people died after capsizing of fishing boats in America; Photo: Twitter California: 2 fishing boats capsized in America, all 8 passengers of one boat drowned, while 10 people from the other boat are missing. According to the World News Agency, two boats sank off the coast of the city of San Diego in the…
The Iranian judiciary has announced amnesty to 22,000 people arrested last year during the protests against the death of Mahsa Amini, a girl in custody over the issue of hijab. The head of Iran’s judiciary, Gholam Hossein Mohseni, says that 22,000 people arrested during the protests have been pardoned. He did not say in what…
