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UN Investigators Warn of Imminent Executions in Myanmar
September 24, 2024
UN Investigators Warn of Imminent Executions in Myanmar
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…
UN Adopts Pact for Future to Address Global Challenges
September 23, 2024
UN Adopts Pact for Future to Address Global Challenges
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…
UN Secretary-General Calls for Peace on International Day of Peace
September 21, 2024
UN Secretary-General Calls for Peace on International Day of Peace
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…
UN Experts Urge Global Cooperation on AI Governance
September 20, 2024
UN Experts Urge Global Cooperation on AI Governance
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…
UN Advisory Body Proposes Seven Recommendations for AI Governance
September 19, 2024
UN Advisory Body Proposes Seven Recommendations for AI Governance
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…
79th Session of UN General Assembly Opens with Call for Unity and Cooperation
September 11, 2024
79th Session of UN General Assembly Opens with Call for Unity and Cooperation
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 Chief Calls for Global Action Against Racism Towards People of African Descent
August 31, 2024
UN Chief Calls for Global Action Against Racism Towards People of African Descent
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…
UN Reports Ongoing Human Rights Violations Against Uyghurs in China
August 30, 2024
UN Reports Ongoing Human Rights Violations Against Uyghurs in China
The United Nations has reiterated concerns over China’s treatment of Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in Xinjiang, stating that “many problematic laws and policies remain in place” two years after a critical report highlighted potential crimes against humanity, Yahoo news…
UN Chief Issues Urgent Call as Pacific Sea Levels Rise
August 28, 2024
UN Chief Issues Urgent Call as Pacific Sea Levels Rise
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned of a “worldwide catastrophe” threatening Pacific Islands due to rising sea levels, which are increasing at nearly double the global average, CNN reported yesterday. Speaking in Tonga, Guterres emphasized the urgent need for global…
UN Chief Calls for Investment in Clean Air to Save Lives, Combat Climate Change
August 22, 2024
UN Chief Calls for Investment in Clean Air to Save Lives, Combat Climate Change
In a powerful message ahead of the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies on September 7, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged global leaders to invest in clean air as a vital step to save lives and tackle climate…