Tag: UN
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UN Warns Gaza Aid Slow as US Eyes Peace Plan Vote
UN Warns Gaza Aid Slow as Hunger Persists The United Nations and its international partners say that, despite some improvements, humanitarian aid reaching Gazans is still unfolding at a pace that risks leaving countless civilians without essential relief. A UN spokesperson emphasized on Friday that the needs in Gaza remain dire, with food insecurity and…
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Sudan Conflict Hits South Sudan’s Economy and Security, Warns UN
UN Warns of a Spillover Crisis A senior United Nations official warned on Wednesday that the fighting in Sudan is destabilizing neighboring South Sudan and worsening the already fragile economy and humanitarian situation along their shared border. The statement highlights how conflict dynamics in one country can reverberate across borders, affecting livelihoods, trade, and security…
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Sudan Conflict Reverberates Across South Sudan’s Economy, Fueling Insecurity, Says UN
UN Officials Warn of Spillover Effects on South Sudan A senior United Nations official on Wednesday warned that the ongoing conflict in Sudan is destabilizing South Sudan and worsening economic and humanitarian conditions along their shared border. The statement underscores how regional dynamics tied to Sudan’s turmoil are compounding risk factors for a country already…
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Sudan Conflict Disrupts South Sudan’s Economy and Security, Says UN
Unrest at the Border: How Sudan’s Crisis Ripples Into South Sudan The war in Sudan is not confined to its own borders. According to a senior United Nations official, the conflict is destabilising South Sudan and exacerbating economic and humanitarian challenges along the shared border. As fighting disrupts trade routes, supply chains, and livelihoods, South…
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UN Reiterates Freedom of the Press and End to Crimes Against Journalists on IDEI
UN Marked IDEI with a Strong Stand for Press Freedom As the international community observes the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI), world leaders and United Nations officials reaffirm a commitment that freedom of the press is essential for democracy, accountability, and vibrant civic life. In a message disseminated across the…
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UN Calls for Global Backing to Defend Press Freedom and End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
UN Pledges Collective Action on IDEI On International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI), the United Nations reaffirmed its commitment to protecting journalists and upholding the fundamental right of freedom of the press. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged governments, media professionals, civil society, and international partners to work together to reduce…
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UN Calls for Global Action to Protect Journalists on IDEI
UN Reaffirms Commitment to Press Freedom on IDEI On the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI), the United Nations reiterated a clear, urgent message: protecting journalists is essential for vibrant, accountable democracies. In a message delivered by the Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, the UN emphasized that freedom of the press is not…
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Hurricane Melissa Hits Caribbean: Millions Affected, UN Warns
Overview Hurricane Melissa has left a broad swath of destruction across the Caribbean, with Haiti, Cuba, and Jamaica reporting extensive damage and loss of life. Officials estimate that almost 6 million people across the region are affected, many facing displacement, food shortages, and interrupted access to basic services. As communities begin the long road to…
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Flags Rise in Doha as Leaders Convene for UN Social Development Summit
Doha Hosts a Pivotal Moment for Global Social Development Flags fluttered and dignitaries gathered as Doha welcomed world leaders for a landmark UN social development summit at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The brief ceremony underscored the United Nations’ official designation of the QNCC as the venue where participants will work to reinvigorate the…
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Flags Rise in Doha as UN Social Development Summit Opens at QNCC
Doha Hosts a Pivotal Moment for Global Social Policy Flags flutter above the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) as world leaders converge for the United Nations’ official takeover of the venue for a high-stakes push to reinvigorate the global social pact. The brief, symbolic ceremony marks more than a ceremonial handover; it signals a renewed…