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UNSC Calls on Lebanon to Investigate Attacks on UNIFIL

The UN Security Council, in a statement issued on Friday, called on the Lebanese authorities to investigate the attacks against the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and to bring those involved to justice. The members of the Security Council “deplored the incidents that took place on 22 December…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 6, 2022

We can’t let China use the Olympics to mask genocide and human rights abuses

As the Games get under way, Britain must stand by the values embodied in Team GB and send a clear message to Beijing

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2022

The Syrian chef who fled to Wales and tried to open a restaurant at the start of a global pandemic - when she did there were 200 people queuing to get in

'We came a long way from a war-torn and destroyed country and miserable life state to a life full of hope and dreams'

Wales Online · Feb 6, 2022

UN: North Korea Presses ahead with Weapons Development despite Sanctions

North Korea pressed ahead with the development of its nuclear and missile programs last year despite international sanctions, according to a confidential United Nations report seen by AFP on Saturday. Pyongyang is under major sanctions over its weapons programs, including a ban on exports of coal, iron, lead, textiles, seafood…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 6, 2022

Morning digest: Committed to ending inequalities, says PM Modi; India secures its fifth Under-19 World Cup title, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.

The Hindu · Feb 6, 2022

Sharjeel Imam: Indian activist languishes in jail for a speech

Rights activists say Imam is being punished for opposing a controversial citizenship law pushed by the ruling BJP party.

Al Jazeera · Feb 5, 2022

U.N. chief to China's leaders: allow 'credible' visit by rights envoy

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told Chinese leaders on Saturday that he expected authorities to allow U.N. human rights chief Michelle Bachelet to make a "credible visit" to the country, including Xinjiang, the United Nations said.

Reuters · Feb 5, 2022

Exclusive: North Korea grows nuclear, missiles programs, profits from cyberattacks -U.N. report

North Korea continued to develop its nuclear and ballistic missile programs during the past year and cyberattacks on cryptocurrency exchanges were an important revenue source for Pyongyang, according to an excerpt of a confidential United Nations report seen on Saturday by Reuters.

Reuters · Feb 5, 2022

UN hastens aid for 20,000 refugees fleeing violence in Ethiopia

Violence erupted in the northwestern region of Benishangul Gumuz which hosts 70,000 refugees and 500,000 IDPs.

Al Jazeera · Feb 5, 2022

Flying high: how a photo of a Syrian father and son led to a new life in Italy

A tender moment captured by Mehmet Aslan of Munzir al-Nazzal and his son, both survivors of the Syrian war, prompted Italian organisations to act. A year on, they are settling into life in Tuscany

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2022