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Amnesty calls for war crimes probe over Myanmar military bombing of church

The January attack in Sagaing killed 17 villagers, including nine children, as they attended a Sunday service.

Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2024

UN Chief Says World In 'Age Of Chaos'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Wednesday that the world is entering "an age of chaos" with a deeply divided Security Council unable to address critical issues such as the Israel-Hamas war.

International Business Times · Feb 7, 2024

UN Security Council Condemns Airstrikes in Myanmar, Urges Peace

This news article discusses condemnation of Myanmar's military airstrikes by nine UN Security Council members and regional efforts to implement a peace plan.

One week after ICJ ruling, is Israel following the court’s orders?

After International Court of Justice orders Israel to prevent acts of genocide, its attacks kill hundreds more in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Feb 2, 2024

There’s no quibbling about genocide: Lessons from the ICJ order in South Africa vs Israel

You never walk out of a boxing match wondering who won. But watching the news and reactions to the International Court of Justice’s order last week in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, you might have been confused.

Newslaundry · Feb 2, 2024

What has the ICJ ordered Israel to do on Gaza war, and what’s next?

The court did not order a ceasefire, but effectively put Israel on notice over the war.

Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2024

What will the ICJ announce on Israel’s Gaza war? The possible scenarios

The World Court’s interim measures could being relief for Israel, vindication for Palestinians or offer a bit of both.

Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2024

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UN Chief Warns Netanyahu's Rejection of Two-State Solution Threatens Peace

United Nations Secretary-General warns that rejecting a two-state solution in Israel-Palestine conflict will prolong the crisis and escalate regional tensions.

Present UNSC does not reflect today's reality: UNGA President

The Security Council has progressively been unable to take decisions in recent years to strengthen global peace and security, UNGA President Dennis Francis said at a media briefing shortly after holding talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

The Hindu · Jan 24, 2024

U.N. General Assembly President commends India for its engagement on U.N. Security Council reform

President of the UN General Assembly commends India for its engagement on U.N. Security Council reform, acknowledging slow progress.

The Hindu · Jan 24, 2024

India not having permanent seat on UNSC is ‘absurd’: Tesla CEO Elon Musk

Billionaire tech magnate Elon Musk has said it is “absurd” that India does not have a permanent seat on the UN Security Council despite being the most populous country on Earth, as he called for an overhaul of the United Nations (UN) organs.

The Hindu · Jan 23, 2024

UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have rejected a United Nations resolution against their attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, and are maintaining their right to defend Palestinians in Gaza by targeting ships they say are connected to Israel. The French navy, meanwhile, has been accompany ships with French interests through…

Radio France Internationale · Jan 11, 2024

India in constant touch with Israel, Palestine leaders: Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj tells UNGA

India has said that it is in constant touch with the leaders of Israel and Palestine and its “clear and consistent” message since the start of the latest Middle East conflict has been to prevent escalation to ensure continued delivery of humanitarian aid and early restoration of peace and stability.

The Hindu · Jan 10, 2024

UN to vote on a resolution demanding a halt to attacks on vessels in the Red Sea by Yemen's rebels

The U.N. Security Council has scheduled a vote Wednesday on a resolution that would condemn and demand an immediate halt to attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on merchant and commercial vessels in the Red Sea area

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024

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The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024

US defends its veto of call for Gaza ceasefire while Palestinians and others demand halt to fighting

The United States defended its veto of a call for the immediate suspension of hostilities in Gaza at a U.N. meeting and again faced demands by the Palestinians and many other countries for a cease-fire now in the Israel-Hamas war – as well as by a group of rabbis in…

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2024

US calls for urgent UN action on attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on ships in the Red Sea

The United States is calling on the U.N. Security Council to take urgent action against Yemen’s Houthi rebels for attacking ships in the key Red Sea trade route, and is warning their longtime financier and weapons supplier Iran that it has a choice

The Conversation · Dec 31, 2023

Cabinet papers 2003: Howard government sends Australia into the Iraq war

By far the most significant decision the Howard government made in 2003 was to support the invasion of Iraq. Journalists and historians have long maintained there was no submission to full cabinet weighing the pros and cons of the Australian intervention. Cabinet papers from 2003 released today by the National…

Deadly border conflict escalates; UN Security Council called for emergency meeting

Discover the latest escalation in the Ukraine-Russia conflict as an emergency Security Council meeting is called. Uncover the UN's possible involvement in ...

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Al Jazeera · Dec 29, 2023

‘The revolution will continue’: Syrian protesters vow ahead of 2024

The Syrian regime and allies stepped up attacks in the country’s northwest as a humanitarian crisis mounted in 2023.

International Business Times · Dec 26, 2023

UN Names Outgoing Dutch Minister Humanitarian Coordinator For Gaza

The United Nations named an outgoing Dutch minister its humanitarian coordinator for Gaza on Tuesday following last week's watered-down Security Council resolution which called for aid to be delivered to the strip "at scale."

Al Jazeera · Dec 23, 2023

UN resolution on Gaza aid criticised as ‘insufficient’, ‘meaningless’

US negotiated for days to weaken the language of the resolution to ensure there is no call for an immediate ceasefire.

France 24 · Dec 23, 2023

Israel says it holds hundreds of Palestinian militants

The Israeli military on Saturday said it had arrested hundreds of alleged militants in Gaza over the past week and transferred more than 200 of them to Israel for further interrogation. Also on Saturday, an Israel-affiliated ship off India's west coast was struck by a drone, causing a fire, British…

U.N. Security Council passes resolution for urgent humanitarian access in Gaza

Discover the behind-the-scenes negotiations and creative resolutions adopted by the UN Security Council to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

The Guardian - US · Dec 22, 2023

Will the new UN Gaza aid resolution make a difference on the ground?

The security council approved a resolution calling for large-scale delivery of aid to Gaza – here’s what you need to know

The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2023

UN Security Council falls short of ceasefire call in vote for more aid in Gaza

THE UN Security Council has adopted a watered-down resolution calling for the immediate acceleration of aid deliveries to civilians in Gaza but…

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