UN Human Rights Council on Monday passed a motion condemning the escalating violence committed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan’s al-Obeid, setting up urgent inquiry into the abuse. Britain, which brought the motion alongside 14 other states, has previously warned of the risk of large-scale atrocities as the RSF massed forces around…
The UN climate secretariat on Monday warned that extreme heat could be a key factor at the World Cup tournament, set to kick off in Mexico on Thursday. The climate secretariat at the start of a 10-day climate conference in the German city of Bonn said “the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the biggest tournament in football…
Nigeria has stepped up efforts to curb illicit financial flows following a five-day capacity-building workshop organised by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Ministry of Finance. According to a statement released by the ECA on Wednesday, the Abuja-based workshop focused on improving Nigeria’s ability to identify and measure revenue losses arising…
The United Nations has called for restraint amid growing international concern over the risk of war between the United States and Iran following renewed military threats and warnings. UN Secretary General António Guterres urged all parties to avoid actions that could inflame tensions, saying disputes involving Iran should be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue. Speaking…
UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has voiced grave concern that the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) continued territorial gains in Sudan could unleash another mass exodus of civilians across the region. Speaking from Port Sudan, Grandi said the RSF’s capture of al-Fashir in October—a critical stronghold in Darfur—had been a turning point in the…
Hamas has sharply criticised a U.S.-supported draft resolution before the UN Security Council, accusing Washington and its allies of seeking to impose an international trusteeship over the Gaza Strip. The draft, currently under discussion in New York, outlines plans for an International Stabilisation Force (ISF) and proposes shifting aspects of Gaza’s governance and reconstruction to…
China has restated its commitment to the United Nations and global multilateralism as the organisation celebrates 80 years of existence. At the launch of a new CGTN documentary titled “The UN at 80: China’s Perspective”, Chinese officials and experts reflected on the UN’s history and China’s contributions to peacekeeping, development, and international cooperation. Foreign Minister…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has estimated that around 70 billion dollars will be required to reconstruct the Gaza Strip and make it safe following two years of devastating conflict. At just 41 kilometres long and between two and five kilometres wide, few areas of Gaza have been left untouched by the Israeli bombardment…
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to address the UN General Assembly on Tuesday as world leaders grapple with crises from Gaza to Ukraine. Many question whether the United States, with its “America First” foreign policy, is still prepared to play a leadership role in global affairs. Since taking office in January, Trump has upended…
Nearly 850,000 Syrian refugees have returned from neighbouring countries since December, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said on Wednesday, even as Lebanon and Syria continue to grapple with a protracted displacement crisis. UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees, Kelly Clements, concluded a visit to both countries where she met officials, returnees, and refugees…
