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“We must ensure that the Rohingyas can return to their homes with safety and dignity as soon as possible,” he said. He said, “Their crisis has its origins in Myanmar and its solution also lies in Myanmar.” He further said, “As long as that solution remains out of reach, all our efforts for regional connectivity, […]
“Many countries in the region are set to experience their hottest year on record in 2023, with extreme conditions ranging from drought and heat waves to floods and storms,” WMO chief Celeste Saulo said. He described the report as “serious”. Barrett, deputy secretary-general of the WMO, said: “Extreme heat is fast becoming a major silent […]
Beijing, long Pyongyang's most important ally, abstained from the vote instead of joining Russia in the veto. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian explained the abstention on Friday, saying “a political solution is the only way out.” “The current situation on the (Korean) peninsula remains tense and blindly imposing sanctions cannot solve the problem,” he […]
Members of the UN Security Council voted on a Gaza resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire for the month of Ramadan, leading to a permanent ceasefire and the immediate and immediate release of all hostages, at the UN Headquarters in New York City, US. There can be unconditional release. March 25, 2024reuters
UNHCR said in a joint statement with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Friday that they were “shocked and deeply concerned by the situation” after the boat capsized 16 nautical miles (30 kilometers) off the coast of western Aceh. “If confirmed, it would be the largest loss of life so far this year,” the […]
In North America, Australia and New Zealand, happiness among groups under 30 has declined dramatically since 2006–10, with older generations now happier than younger ones. In contrast, in Central and Eastern Europe, happiness increased significantly among people of all ages during the same period, while in Western Europe people of all ages reported similar levels […]
Guterres has repeatedly condemned the humanitarian disaster unfolding in Gaza and called for a ceasefire. Several resolutions were passed but to no avail as the US vetoed most of them saying 'the resolution fails to condemn Hamas.' Furthermore, Guterres also highlighted how the flow of aid to Gaza cannot be guaranteed even for a month […]
According to the Gaza Health Ministry, severe food shortages in Gaza have caused the deaths of 27 people, most of them children, due to malnutrition and dehydration. Amnesty Secretary-General Agnès Callamard said the air drops and seaborne aid supplies were “a sign of the powerlessness and weakness of the international community”. “The international community must […]
As the conflict in Myanmar escalates, international solidarity with Bangladesh and refugee protection is needed more than ever. The joint response plan brings together 117 partners, almost half of which are Bangladeshi organisations. It aims to help approximately 1 million Rohingya refugees and 346,000 refugees from host communities on Cox's Bazar and Bhasan Char Island […]
Following the screening, a photo exhibition titled “Investing in Women: Accelerating Progress” paid tribute to the resilience, survival and strength of Bangladeshi women. Curated by artist and feminist activist Monan Muntka, the exhibition will be open for public viewing till March 23, 2024. “The film shows the situation that women and girls are living in […]
This is the highest number on record since monitoring began in 2017. The UN rights office said it included approximately 9,700 units in East Jerusalem. The Turk report found that Israeli government policies “appear to align, to an unprecedented extent, with the Israeli settler movement's goals of expanding long-term control over the West Bank, including […]
In a media release, the High Commissioner said, “I am concerned by allegations that the justice system is being used to harass human rights lawyers, journalists and civil society leaders. I encourage the investigation of alleged enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings in line with international standards. Volker Turk said. “In Bangladesh, I am concerned that […]
Israel captured the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem – areas of historic Palestine that the Palestinians want to create a state – in the 1967 war. It withdrew from Gaza in 2005, but, along with neighboring Egypt, still controls its borders. This is the second time the UN General Assembly has sought an advisory […]
The United Nations Security Council is likely to vote Tuesday on Algerian pressure on the 15-member body to demand an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, diplomats said, after the United States indicated it would veto. Algeria introduced a preliminary draft resolution more than two weeks ago. But US Ambassador to the UN Linda […]
