“The violent trends that dominated the last months of 2022 continue to take a devastating human toll,”…
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Iran’s detention of Belgian aid worker a ‘flagrant violation of international law’: UN rights experts
by gulftimesby gulftimes“We believe Mr Vandecasteele has been arbitrarily deprived of his liberty and is a victim of…
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Special Envoy Hans Grundberg reported on his ongoing mediation efforts with the Government and Houthi rebels,…
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Security Council unanimously agrees to extend Syria cross-border aid lifeline
by gulftimesby gulftimesAmbassadors unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing the renewal of the cross-border mechanism, a day before it…
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UN working to reduce tensions following Israel minister’s holy site visit
by gulftimesby gulftimesAmbassadors were briefed by Khalid Khiari, a UN Assistant Secretary-General, who expressed concern over the developments…
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Syria: Rights experts call for renewal of cross-border aid resolution
by gulftimesby gulftimesThey warned of the dire consequences of not renewing Resolution 2642, which is set to expire…
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Arab region registers world’s highest unemployment rate, UN survey finds
by gulftimesby gulftimesHowever, the Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the Arab Region, published by the UN…
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Syria: Needs rise amid deepening humanitarian and economic crisis
by gulftimesby gulftimesAmbassadors were briefed by the UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen and UN Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator, Martin…
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UN envoy reports ‘sharp increase’ in violence this year in Israel-Palestine conflict
by gulftimesby gulftimesHe reiterated deep concern over the high levels of violence in the past several months, characterized…
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More than 11,000 children killed or injured in Yemen conflict: UNICEF
by gulftimesby gulftimesAgency chief Catherine Russell, who has completed a visit to the country, called for urgent renewal…