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Peace and Security
Russia vetoes Security Council draft resolution on a weapon-free outer space
Russia used its veto to quash a draft resolution aimed at keeping weapons out of outer space. The Security Council…
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Peace and Security
Silence the guns, amplify women’s voices for peace to end rape in wartime
The UN verified 3,688 cases of rape and other sexual violence committed in war in 2023, a “dramatic increase” of…
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Peace and Security
General Assembly debates Security Council’s rising veto use
The General Assembly on Tuesday debated veto power in the Security Council on the eve of the second anniversary of…
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Americas
UN envoy urges international solidarity with Haiti as gang violence spirals
As gang violence increases in Haiti, the international community must continue to stand in solidarity with the population, the UN…
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UN Affairs
Ukraine war, ‘stark reminder’ of the trials facing multilateralism
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is “a stark reminder” of the challenges to multilateralism and remains the top priority of…
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Middle East
Guterres appeals for maximum restraint in the Middle East
Recent escalations in the Middle East make it even more important to support efforts towards lasting peace between Israel and…
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Peace and Security
‘Investing in youth is investing in peace’, UN Security Council hears
The UN’s top political and peacebuilding official on Wednesday emphasized the pivotal role of youth in shaping the future of…
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Peace and Security
Libyan leaders must put national interests above their own, top envoy tells Security Council
Efforts to foster dialogue and address the concerns of Libyan politicians are being met with “stubborn resistance, unreasonable expectations and…
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Middle East
“UN Envoy: Yemen’s Struggle Reflects Bigger Crisis Across the Middle East”
As tensions worsen across the Middle East region, Yemen’s plight has become increasingly intertwined with wider geopolitical dynamics, the UN…
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Humanitarian Aid
Ukraine Security Council: Russian Strikes Rain Destruction Daily
Russian attacks on cities and towns across Ukraine, including intense and systematic targeting of the energy infrastructure, “have become a…
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