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UN agencies are urging the Security Council to take immediate action to prevent the Sahara Desert and Mediterranean Sea from becoming “mass graves for migrants.” Highlighting a record number of migrant deaths in 2023, the International Organization for Migration (IOM)…

At a recent United Nations event, Afghan women and their international allies called for their inclusion in negotiations regarding Afghanistan’s future, highlighting increasing Taliban restrictions on women’s rights, VOA reported on Tuesday. The event was co-hosted by Ireland, Indonesia, Switzerland,…

As global conflicts intensify, critics argue that the United Nations (UN) is failing in its primary mission to maintain peace and security, Arab News reported yesterday. The UN Security Council, responsible for enforcing peace, is largely paralyzed on critical issues…

A United Nations team investigating Myanmar is closely monitoring reports suggesting that executions could soon occur, VOA reported yesterday. Nicholas Koumjian, head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar, stated that several individuals sentenced to death in closed trials last…

The UN General Assembly unanimously adopted the Pact for the Future on September 22, alongside the Global Digital Compact and the Declaration on Future Generations, Anadolu Agency reported. This comprehensive agreement aims to enhance global governance and tackle pressing issues…

On September 21st, the International Day of Peace, UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the urgent need for global peace amid escalating conflicts worldwide, Khaama Press reported today. In a statement shared on social media, Guterres remarked, “Everywhere we look, peace…

Ahead of the “Summit of the Future,” UN experts have warned that the development of artificial intelligence (AI) should not be driven solely by market forces, Dawn reported today. The panel, formed by Secretary General Antonio Guterres, highlights a global…

An artificial intelligence advisory body at the United Nations unveiled its final report on Thursday, outlining seven key recommendations to tackle AI-related risks and governance gaps, Arab News reported. Formed last year, the 39-member advisory group aims to enhance international…

The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) officially opened on September 10,  at the UN headquarters in New York, led by its new president, Philemon Yang, Xinhua news agency reported today. In his inaugural address, Yang highlighted…

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged global action to combat racism and discrimination against people of African descent, marking the International Day dedicated to the diaspora, UN’s website reported yesterday. He emphasized the need for a second International Decade for…