America

Brazil: UN chief ‘totally confident’ in country’s democratic strength

In comments to journalists on Monday, Mr. Guterres said that he had been shocked by reports that a mob had…

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‘I don’t want to see more graves go to the sea’: Saving a Belize village from man-made erosion

“My grandma and my grandfather are now washed out in the sea,” says Mario Muschamp, gazing out at the coast…

4 years ago

New US border measures ‘not in line with international standards’, warns UNHCR

According to reports, the reforms would deny migrants the chance to seek asylum in the US if they crossed from…

4 years ago

Colombia: ‘Renewed hope’ for consolidating peace says Guterres

The breakthrough was announced on 1 January by the first-ever leftist president of the South American nation, Gustavo Petro, who…

4 years ago

UNESCO ‘deeply saddened’ over death of football legend, Pelé

The UN education and culture organisation which champions the power of sport across the world, UNESCO, tweeted that it was…

4 years ago

Honduras: new internal displacement law ‘much-needed step’ towards restoring hope and dignity

The action taken by the National Congress will help with the more than 247,000 Hondurans who have been displaced by…

4 years ago

UN calls for support for international force for Haiti

Addressing the Security Council, Ms. Mohammed underlined the UN Secretary-General’s call for support to the Haitian National Police, as set…

4 years ago

UN rights chief reports on intensified ‘climate of oppression’ in Nicaragua

Addressing the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Mr. Türk reported that the number of people arbitrarily detained - either…

4 years ago

No time to waste, as Haiti famine risk rises, warns UN emergency food aid agency

Mr. Bauer believes that Haiti is facing an unprecedented crisis, which could get even worse. For this reason, he says,…

4 years ago

Cholera’s continued spread in Haiti a ‘worrying trend’

Ulrika Richardson, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in the Caribbean country, updated journalists in New York on the deadly outbreak,…

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