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Rwanda rebels declare ceasefire for 'humanitarian' causes
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The AFC/M23 rebel coalition said that it would implement a unilateral ceasefire starting on Tuesday. The group, backed by thousands of troops from neighbouring Rwanda, seized Goma, the main city in eastern DRC, last week. The United Nations estimated that 900 people died, while thousands
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UNGA President Philemon Yang to arrive in India today on 4-day visit
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
During his visit, Jaishankar and Philemon Yang will discuss key multilateral and regional issues of mutual interest.
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UN condemns strikes on civilians in Sudan
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
In a statement issued on Sunday, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami condemned the strike on the Sabreen market and attacks on several residential neighbourhoods in Omdurman, Khartoum State in which she said that over 60 people have been
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At least 773 killed in DR Congo as fighting with M23 rebels escalates
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have reported that at least 773 people have been killed in Goma, the largest city in the country's east, and surrounding areas within a week due to ongoing clashes with M23 rebels, according to a report by Al Jazeera.
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JSMM Chairman Shafi Burfat appeals for international action to end state-s
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
In a passionate plea, Shafi Burfat, Chairman of the Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM) and leader of the Sindhudesh National Movement, has called for immediate action to address what he describes as "state-sponsored fascism" in Pakistan. In his latest appeal, Burfat highlights the suffering
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Israel's UN Ambassador tells security council UNWRA has 48 hours left
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, officially informed the members of the UN Security Council that, within 48 hours, the State of Israel will cease cooperation with UNRWA - the UN Relief Workers Agency that works with people in Gaza.
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Israel violates UN Convention on Privileges and Immunities: UNRWA
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) stated today that Israel's decision to halt the agency's activities in occupied Jerusalem and demand the evacuation of all buildings it occupies by the end of this month contravenes international law obligations for UN
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UNRWA facing unprecedented challenges in Gaza
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has been working to support Palestinians in the Gaza Strip with life-saving assistance since the ceasefire, despite the challenges.
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UNHRC commends human rights situation in Kazakhstan
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Fourth Report of Kazakhstan on the fulfilment of human rights obligations and recommendations of the previous review was considered during the 48th session of the Working Group of the United Nations Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review, the Embassy of Kazakhstan noted.
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UN human rights experts urge China to address human rights violations in T
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The United Nations (UN) human rights experts have sent a letter to the Chinese government, expressing serious concerns about ongoing human rights abuses in Tibet and East Turkestan, as reported by Tibet.net.
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Thailand must immediately halt deportation of 48 Uyghurs to China: UN expe
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The government of Thailand must immediately halt the possible transfer of 48 Uyghurs to the People's Republic of China, United Nations experts said on Tuesday, warning that the group was at real risk of torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment if they are returned
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Receives 'special invitee' to attend Trump's inauguration: Deepika Deshwal
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Sharing a post on X, Deepika Deshwal wrote, "Proud moment! Got the opportunity to attend the swearing-in ceremony of President Donald Trump and Vice President in Washington DC as special invitee... Jai Hind, Jai Bharat!"
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