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DR Congo Ebola outbreak still an international public health concern
The Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains an international public health concern, experts meeting in Geneva concluded on Wednesday.
The World Health…
Libya: Security Council demands commitment to ‘a lasting ceasefire’
After what has reportedly been weeks of diplomatic negotiation, the UN Security Council passed a resolution on Wednesday aimed at stemming rising violence across Libya, demanding the warring parties commit to “a lasting…
Celebrating the diversity of radio, the medium people use the most
In an era of rapid media evolution, radio still has the power to bring people together and provide communities with vital news and information, the UN Secretary-General has said.
In a message for …
Outside China, Coronavirus transmission ‘iceberg’ may not be as big as feared
As infections from COVID-19 coronavirus continue to rise, a senior UN health expert on Thursday said that there were some indications that disease transmission outside China might not be the tip of the “iceberg” that had been…
17 NGOs Warn France Over Suspected Arms Shipment to Saudi Arabia
Human rights groups said Wednesday that a cargo ship could soon dock in France to pick up weapons for Saudi Arabia’s offensive in Yemen, urging French officials to ensure the arms will not be used to target civilians.
NGOs had…
Saudi Arabia Using Secret Court to Silence Dissent, Amnesty Finds
Saudi Arabia is using a secretive special court set up for terrorism-related cases to systematically prosecute human rights activists and other dissenting voices who defy the country’s absolute monarchy, a new report in The Guardian…
African Union Summit: Guterres hails ‘shared values, mutual respect and common interests’ of UN…
The UN chief on Saturday called on the international community to recognize the need for African counter-terrorism operations, backed by the UN Security Council, to tackle the growing threat of extremist violence across the…
Lasting Libya ceasefire: Some consensus, but further talks needed – UN Mission
The first round of UN-brokered talks between military representatives in Geneva aimed at forging a lasting ceasefire between Libyan Government and main opposition forces, has concluded without full agreement, despite reaching…
World Urban Forum looks to realize a ‘common vision’ for cities of the future
The Tenth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF10), the largest global gathering on the future of cities, opened on Saturday with thousands taking part in lively discussion, through different assemblies representing youth, women,…
28 militiamen sentenced in Central African Republic for murder of civilians, UN peacekeepers
The sentencing of 28 militia members on Friday in the Central African Republic (CAR) for an array of violent crimes, including the murder of civilians as well as 10 UN peacekeepers, has been hailed as a major step forward in…