Tag: #UN
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UN BLOCKS CHEMICAL SHIPMENT CAPABLE OF MAKING 1.6 BILLION FENTANYL DOSES
Global drug watchdog says early warning system stopped a massive precursor diversion before it hit the streets. The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) says authorities have intercepted a shipment of chemicals that could have produced between 700 million and 1.6 billion potentially lethal doses of fentanyl. According to the Board’s 2025 Annual Report, three tons…
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PROTECTING CHILDREN IN WAR IS CRUCIAL FOR LASTING PEACE – UN
UN warns that child soldiers remain a global crisis, with thousands still exploited in conflicts. The UN’s Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Vanessa Frazier, has raised the alarm over the continued use of children in warfare, marking the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers. Frazier highlighted that violations are most severe…
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UN WARNS CUBA AT RISK OF HUMANITARIAN “COLLAPSE” AS OIL DRIES UP
As fuel shortages bite and prices soar, the UN says Cuba could be pushed to the brink without urgent action. The United Nations has warned that Cuba could face a humanitarian “collapse” if the island’s oil needs aren’t met, as widening restrictions and threats to block fuel supplies intensify its crisis. UN Secretary‑General António Guterres,…
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UN SEEKS $400M LIFELINE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN 2026
With crises multiplying and budgets shrinking, the UN says protecting human rights can’t be put on pause. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has launched a $400 million funding appeal for 2026, warning that the global human rights system is operating in “survival mode” just as demands on it keep rising. Speaking…
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NEXT UN CHIEF: MEMBER STATES URGED TO ACT EARLY, NOMINATE WOMEN
The United Nations is already looking ahead to its next leader — and the call is for speed and inclusivity. UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock has urged Member States to submit qualified candidates early for the next UN Secretary-General, while strongly encouraging the nomination of women to ensure a balanced and inclusive process. Speaking…
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GUTERRES URGES FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF ISRAEL-HAMAS GAZA PEACE DEAL
UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls on all parties to honor the US backed Gaza ceasefire agreement, demanding the dignified release of hostages and an end to violence. He urges immediate humanitarian aid access and praises diplomatic efforts by the US, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey. Guterres stresses this moment as a chance to revive the two-state…
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UN SPECIAL ENVOY WARNS OF ROAD FATALITIES “SILENT PANDEMIC” IN NIGERIA
Hook: Jean Todt urges urgent action as FRSC ramps up efforts amid rising deaths on Nigerian roads. United Nations Road Safety Envoy Jean Todt called road deaths a global “silent pandemic” during his visit to Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Abuja. Todt praised Nigeria’s progress but stressed the need to fully adopt the…
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UN, AU & EU REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO PEACE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA
Powerful trio unites to tackle conflicts, climate, and investment for a thriving Africa. Global leaders at the UN General Assembly pledged stronger collaboration to end African conflicts, support stability, and address debt and climate challenges. They highlighted crises in Sudan, Sahel, Libya, DRC, and Somalia while backing Africa-led solutions aligned with Agenda 2063 and the…
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UN CONDEMNS KILLING OF FIVE PALESTINIAN JOURNALISTS IN GAZA, CALLS FOR JUSTICE
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) condemned the killing of five Palestinian journalists in Gaza by Israeli strikes on Nasser Hospital, bringing the total journalist deaths since October to 247. The journalists worked for major outlets like AP, Al Jazeera, and Reuters, highlighting the urgent need for accountability and protection of media workers under international…
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UN CONDEMNS KILLING OF SIX PALESTINIAN JOURNALISTS IN GAZA, URGES INVESTIGATION
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the killing of six Palestinian journalists, including five Al Jazeera staff, in a targeted Israeli airstrike near Gaza City’s al-Shifa Hospital. This tragic event underscores the grave dangers journalists face amid ongoing conflict, with over 240 journalists killed in Gaza since the war began. The UN calls for…
