United Nations

Iran's hijab crackdown 'sign of regime's weakness,' party representative tells TML

Passed last month after a lengthy delay following the ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ protests, a new law in Iran increases punishments for women who don’t wear the hijab.

By GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE
06/05/2024

WHO chief urges countries to finalize pandemic accord by deadline

Countries are due to finalize negotiations on the accord on May 10, with a view to adopting it at the WHO's annual meeting later this month, but sources involved say that big differences remain.

By REUTERS
03/05/2024

World leaders tackle antisemitism at Global Forum in Azerbaijan

There was a 235% increase in antisemitic incidents in 2023 compared to the previous year.

Envoy: Palestinian statehood not subject to whims of Israeli extremism

“As we meet here today, Israel is still trying to push Palestinian people out of geography and out of history, its occupation descending to deeper levels. of depravity,” Mansour said.

Envoy: UN is a dream come true for terrorists seeking to destroy Israel

“The UN cares nothing for Israeli blood. It is a collaborator with the Nazis of our day. Working to ensure Hamas’ survival and even reward them for murder and rape. I have no words,” Erdan stated.

US demands halt to weapon supplies amid looming crisis in Sudan

Two million Sudanese civilians live in El Fasher, and another 500,000 internally displaced refugees have sought safety in the city.  

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
30/04/2024

UN Palestinian agency chief seeks probe into treatment of Gaza staff by Israel

A review of the agency's neutrality said Israel had yet to provide evidence for its accusations that a significant number of UNRWA staff were members of terrorist groups

By REUTERS
30/04/2024
 Taliban members on the second anniversary of the fall of Kabul, near the US embassy

Taliban's treatment of women under scrutiny at UN rights meeting

Since they swept back into power, most girls have been barred from high school and women from universities.

By REUTERS
29/04/2024

UN gives update on UNRWA staff accused by Israel of Oct. 7 involvement

Of the initial 12 accused by Israel, UNRWA fired 10 people and said the remaining two are dead. It was not immediately clear how they died.

By REUTERS
26/04/2024

Former UN official Lise Grande to take role of Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues

Biden created this position in the immediate aftermath of Hamas's attacks on October 7 to " lead US regional diplomacy to surge humanitarian aid to Gaza," Blinken said.

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