UN desertification summit opens in Saudi Arabia
Speakers at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification's COP16 which is taking place in Saudi Arabia warned that action...
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UN commends Uganda’s progress in sustainable development data production
UN commends Uganda’s progress in sustainable development data production KAMPALA — Uganda has received commendation from the United Nations for...
UN faces US resistance on Gaza ceasefire resolution
The UN Security Council will vote Wednesday on a draft resolution demanding “an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire” in Gaza,...
UN says needs safe locations to house Lebanon displaced
The International Organization for Migration’s regional director has criticised the "minimal" support provided so far for the hundreds of thousands...
UN envoy urges South Sudan to ‘make transition extension count’
UN Special Representative for South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom held his first press briefing today (9 Oct) after the country’s leaders...
U.N. General Assembly approves comprehensive blueprint to tackle global challenges
The U.N. General Assembly has approves far-reaching "Pact for the Future," aimed at uniting the world's nations to address critical...
US supports two permanent seats for African nations on UN Security Council
In a significant step toward global equity, the United States announced its backing for two permanent seats for African countries...
International forces arrive in Haiti to support Kenya-led mission in restoring peace
A new group of soldiers and police arrived in Haiti on Thursday to reinforce the Kenya-led, UN-approved Multinational Security Mission...
UN experts call for expanded arms embargo, impartial force in Sudan
U.N.-backed human rights investigators on Friday urged the creation of an “independent and impartial force” to protect civilians in Sudan’s...