Tag: humanitarian access
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ASEAN Envoy Holds Courtesy Call with Myanmar’s Acting President and SSPC Chairman
H2: ASEAN Envoy’s Courtesy Call Signals Ongoing Diplomatic Engagement A delegation led by Ms. Ma Theresa P. Lazaro, Special Envoy of the ASEAN Chair to Myanmar and Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, paid a formal courtesy call on Myanmar’s Acting President, who also serves as the Chairman of the State Administration Council/SSPC Chairman.…
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Warning to Global Leaders: The Trump-Venezuela Standoff and What It Means for International Order
Introduction: A Warning to World Leaders As tensions rise over the situation in Venezuela and the rhetoric surrounding U.S. leadership, a stark question dominates discussions in capitals around the world: what happens when a sitting president faces international pressure and rivals interpret it as aggression? This piece presents a cautious, data-informed warning to world leaders…
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Security Council President Outlines January Work Programme: Rule of Law and Middle East Focus
January Work Programme Highlights The President of the United Nations Security Council for January announced a series of high-level open debates and meetings designed to advance the Council’s core priorities. Speaking at a Headquarters press conference, the Council President outlined a packed agenda focused on promoting and strengthening the rule of law and addressing critical…
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AU PSC Update on Sudan: Highlights from the 1319th Meeting (Dec 16, 2025)
Overview of the 1319th PSC Meeting on Sudan The African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) convened its 1319th meeting on 16 December 2025 to assess the evolving situation in Sudan and to outline concrete steps toward stabilizing the country. Building on prior resolutions and communiqués, the 1319th session focused on protecting civilians, ensuring humanitarian…
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AU PSC Communiqué: Update on the Situation in Sudan from the 1319th Meeting (16 December 2025)
Overview of the 1319th PSC Meeting on Sudan The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) issued a formal communique following its 1319th meeting, held on 16 December 2025, which focused on the evolving security and humanitarian situation in Sudan. This document consolidates the council’s assessments, concerns, and proposed actions as the…
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AU PSC 1319th Meeting: Update on the Situation in Sudan
Overview of the 1319th PSC Meeting The African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) convened its 1319th meeting on 16 December 2025 to assess the evolving crisis in Sudan and to align on a coordinated regional response. The meeting brought together senior representatives from member states, regional bodies, and AU entities to discuss humanitarian access,…
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Troops to Gaza: Three Countries Ready to Deploy Now
Israel Says Three Nations Are Ready to Deploy Troops to Gaza Israel has publicly signaled that three countries have agreed to deploy troops to Gaza in response to a U.S. request, a development disclosed during the latest Cabinet briefing ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s forthcoming meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. The announcement underscored…
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UN Security Council Extends Somalia Sanctions Panel over Al-Shabaab
UN Security Council Extends Monitoring Panel for Somalia-based Al-Shabaab The United Nations Security Council unanimously renewed the mandate of the sanctions monitoring panel focused on Somalia-based extremist group Al-Shabaab. The extension, approved by all 15 members, ensures ongoing oversight, reporting, and targeted measures designed to curb the group’s operations and funding channels. The renewal underscores…
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Darfur Epicentre of Human Suffering: UN Relief Chief Warns (Remarks from Adré Briefing)
UN Relief Chief Labels Darfur the Epicentre of Human Suffering The United Nations’ top humanitarian official has described Darfur as the “epicentre of human suffering,” urging sustained international attention and access to deliver life-saving aid. Speaking after a field visit to Adré, Chad, the Relief Chief emphasized that civilians in Darfur continue to bear the…
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Israel Eyes Recovery of Captives’ Bodies in Gaza as Ceasefire Faces Scrutiny
Overview: A Contested Step Within a Fragile Ceasefire The news that the Israeli military may be able to recover the bodies of three captives in Gaza adds another complex layer to a ceasefire that has remained precarious since its inception. Hebrew media reports cite intelligence assessments suggesting that such a recovery could be possible, even…