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The call follows a peace initiative presented by Sudan’s transitional prime minister at a meeting Security Council meeting earlier this week. AND Secretary General António Guterres “takes note of the peace initiative,” its spokesperson said on Friday, emphasizing that “pursuing sustainable and inclusive peace is essential as the conflict enters a new year.” He called […]
According to one note for correspondents Released by UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, the incident took place during a patrol of the UN interim force in Lebanon (UNIFILE) inspected a roadblock in the village of Bastarra in southern Lebanon. The Blue lineestablished by the United Nations, extends approximately 120 kilometers along Lebanon’s southern border and serves […]
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk reiterated this message earlier this year in Geneva and asked the Council for Human Rights: “Are we taking the steps necessary to protect people from climate chaos, secure their future and manage natural resources in a way that respects human rights and the environment?” His answer was […]
AND Secretary General António Guterres condemned the killing of Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, a leading figure in last year’s protests, and called on authorities to be held accountable. He urged authorities to “a prompt, impartial, thorough and transparent investigation, in accordance with international human rights standards“, calling for restraint as Bangladesh heads towards February 2026 […]
A few hold back tears, others smile nervously, aware that this moment marks the beginning of a life-changing journey far from home. “I have never left Guatemala City, let alone my country,” said Billy, one of the participants. “My family is very excited because I am the first among us to travel abroad.” Safe path […]
WITH ME was founded in 2003 after the fall of Saddam Hussein and has supported Iraq through political transition, post-conflict recovery and the horrors of ISIL, also known as Da’esh. His mandate expires on December 31. Mr. Guterres said the progress that the Iraqi people have made in recent years is a source of inspiration. […]
In an interview with UN newsMr Mohamed Al Hassan, Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) and WITH ME Chief said the end of the mission reflects how far Iraq has come since its founding in 2003, when the country emerged from decades of dictatorship, regional wars and the terror wrought by ISIL – better […]
It provides an update on the availability of renewable water, which refers to the amount of fresh water replenished each year in rivers and aquifers by precipitation. The availability of renewable water per person has decreased by seven percent over the past decade – from 5,326 to 5,719 cubic meters (m3), according to the 2025 […]
Three women in Jamaica whose lives were turned upside down by the destructive force of a hurricane that ravaged the Caribbean island are trying to rebuild their future. Just before Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica in late October 2025, Rose* took her two children to a friend’s sturdy concrete home to keep them safe. When they […]
As communities struggle to rebuild, many have little time to mourn the immense losses they have suffered. Since June, more than six million people in Pakistan have been hit by what have been described as “unusually heavy monsoon rains,” which have claimed nearly a thousand lives, including about 250 children. Residents are still recovering from […]
