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Human Rights
“Russian Gov’t is Slowly Killing Civil Society Every Single Day,” Says Top UN Expert
A United Nations independent human rights expert called on the Russian Government on Wednesday to halt its clampdown on human…
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Humanitarian Aid
Guterres Cheers as First Ship Carrying Grains Sets Sail from Ukraine, Relieving Food Crisis
The UN chief on Monday welcomed the departure of the first ship from the Ukrainian port of Odesa, carrying grain…
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Humanitarian Aid
“Ray of Hope”: Ukraine War Ain’t Cramping Black Sea Grain Export Deals, Says Guterres
An “unprecedented agreement” on the resumption of Ukrainian grain exports via the Black Sea amid the ongoing war is “a…
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Peace and Security
The Situation in Ukraine is Going From Bad to Worse, Y’all!
Ongoing armed attacks by Russia against Ukraine have led to devastating human rights abuses there, according to a new report…
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Peace and Security
UN Chief Guterres Feels ‘Heartbroken’ Over Horrible Russia School Shooting
The UN chief on Monday issued a statement expressing deep sadness at the death of 15 people, including 11 children,…
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Europe
UN Calls Moscow Attacks Out, Sparking Outrage Across the Globe
Gunmen stormed the Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk, killing at least 40 people and injuring more than 100 others ahead of…
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Europe
Ukraine Conflict Wakes Up Security Council to Civilian Attacks!
“We condemn all attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure,” said Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General at the UN Departments of Political…
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Human Rights
Russia’s Keeping Evan Gershkovich Locked Up Sparks Outrage
The 32-year-old Wall Street Journal reporter was arrested last March in Yekatarinburg on espionage charges and is being held at…
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Law and Crime Prevention
“Who’s Up Next?” Expert Wonders After Navalny Kicks the Bucket
Speaking exclusively to UN News, she said her office had raised repeated concerns over the past months, among them, over…
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Law and Crime Prevention
The UN Rights Office is Absolutely Shocked by Navalny’s Tragic Prison Passing
Mr. Navalny, 47, had lost consciousness and could not be revived, according to media reports. “If someone dies in the…
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