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Moving forward requires confronting slavery’s ‘racist legacy’: UN chief
In his message for the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, observed on Wednesday, the UN Secretary-General called for the dismantling of racist structures and institutions so…
Debt relief milestone in Somalia, as World Bank, IMF, call for global payment suspension in light of…
The top United Nations official in Somalia congratulated the Horn of Africa nation on Wednesday for achieving the benchmark set by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), confirming its eligibility for debt relief.…
UN launches major humanitarian appeal to keep COVID-19 from ‘circling back around the globe’
To confront the unprecedented worldwide challenge posed by the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, top UN officials on Wednesday, launched a massive humanitarian appeal to mitigate its impact, particularly on fragile countries with weak…
Helping migrant shipwreck survivors to deal with trauma
Every year, migrants embarking on sea-crossings see their journey end in tragedy: those who survive and return home can struggle to cope with daily life, and need support. To help migrant returnees, the UN has a range of programs…
Al-Murtada: Five prisoners of the Army and Popular Committees are freed in Al-Jwaf
The Chairman of the Prisoners’ Affairs Committee, Abdel Qader Al-Murtada, announced the liberation of 5 prisoners from the army and the popular committees of Al-Jwaf Front.
Al-Murtada pointed in a tweet “With God’s help and success…
HRW : Saudi Forces Committed Grave Abuses Against Civilians in al-Mahrah
Saudi military forces have committed grave abuses against civilians in an eastern province of Yemen over the past year, including torture, forced disappearances and arbitrary detention, Human Rights Watch said in a report released…
‘Concerted efforts’ needed to meet 2030 Global Goals in Asia-Pacific region
Action to reverse the depletion and degradation of the environment across Asia and the Pacific is a top priority if the region is to stay on course to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to a new United Nations…
G-20 summit provides chance to rally strongly against coronavirus threat: UN chief
The COVID-19 crisis presents an "extraordinary opportunity" for the world’s leading economic forum to respond to the numerous threats the disease poses to people everywhere, the UN Secretary-General has said.…
COVID-19: Lockdown across India, in line with WHO guidance
India’s decision to impose a 21-day lockdown, which was announced on Tuesday, comes after a call from the UN health agency, WHO, for the country to take “aggressive action”.
Prime Minister Narendra…
Amidst pandemic, now is the time for action to also beat tuberculosis, urges WHO
As countries across the world grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN Health agency reminded everyone on Tuesday, World Tuberculosis Day 2020, that TB remains the world’s most deadly infectious disease.…