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China rejects Xinjiang rights abuses accusations at UN
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US], June 3 (ANI): After the US and UK requested Beijing to allow unfettered access to the northwest Chinese province at the UN security council, China rejected the accusations of human rights abuses being levied against the country in the Xinjiang province.
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Afghanistan-based TTP poses threat to Pakistan: UNSC report
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 29 (ANI): The United Nations Security Council report has warned that Afghanistan-based Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) posed a threat to Pakistan.
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Taliban dismisses UNSC's call to reverse restrictions on Afghan women
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], May 28 (ANI): The call of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to lift the Taliban's strict measures on Afghan women has been dismissed by the Taliban forces who have termed it as "unfounded."
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UN Syria Commission of Inquiry requests Security Council to extend aid to
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 27 (ANI): As Syria is experiencing its worst economic and humanitarian crisis since the start of the conflict, the UN Syria Commission of Inquiry has warned the Security Council that it would be a failure of the highest order if the aid is not extended to millions o
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Chinese envoy criticizes US for failure as penholder on issue of South Sud
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US], May 27 (ANI/Xinhua): A Chinese envoy on Thursday criticized the United States for failing to fulfill its responsibility as the penholder of the Security Council on the issue of South Sudan sanctions.
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UN Security Council renews sanctions against South Sudan
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US], May 27 (ANI/Xinhua): The UN Security Council on Thursday adopted a resolution to renew for a year, till May 31, 2023, an arms embargo against South Sudan as well as targeted sanctions of travel ban and asset freeze against individuals and entities.
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UN Security Council extends mandate of UN Assistance Mission in Somalia
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Mogadishu [Somalia], May 26 (ANI/Xinhua): The UN Security Council on Thursday adopted a resolution to extend the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) for five months, till October 31, 2022.
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UNSC urges Taliban to reverse policies restricting Afghan women's freedom,
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], May 25 (ANI): United Nations Security Council on Tuesday urged the Taliban to reverse the policies restricting the human rights and fundamental rights of women and girls in Afghanistan.
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North Korea launches 3 ballistic missiles, one suspected ICBM
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], May 25 (ANI): North Korea on Wednesday fired three ballistic missiles toward the East Sea, including an apparent intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
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Quad condemns North Korea's 'destablizing' ballistic launches, calls on In
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], May 24 (ANI): Leaders during the QUAD summit in Tokyo, Japan on Tuesday condemned North Korea's "destabilizing" ballistic missile launches and called on the international community to abide by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions.
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UN rights chief Bachelet decries Taliban's decision to dissolve Human Righ
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], May 20 (ANI): UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet condemned Taliban's decision to dissolve the Human Rights Commission and expressed concerns over the grave human rights situation in Afghanistan.
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Taliban dissolve Human Rights Commission in Afghanistan
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], May 17 (ANI): The Taliban have dissolved the Human Rights Commission amid growing concerns over the grave human rights situation in Afghanistan, media reports said.
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