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Doctors Without Borders raises alarm on 'unprecedented' sexual violence in Congo

Doctors Without Borders says it has treated an “unprecedented” number of victims of sexual violence in Congo last year

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2024

On a day when isolated nations get their say at the UN, North Korea reups condemnation of US

North Korea is condemning the United States and its allies for “stirring up military confrontations still further” by engaging in war games in the Asia-Pacific region and discussing regime change in the diplomatically isolated nation

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2024

NYPD Successfully Secures United Nations General Assembly

Learn how the NYPD ensured security during the United Nations General Assembly in NYC with over 130 world dignitaries in attendance.

Top News · Sep 30, 2024

Gaza Children 'Extremely Impacted' By War: UNICEF

Nearly a year of devastating war has left Gaza's 2.4 million people enduring a humanitarian tragedy, with children in the besieged territory the most vulnerable, a UNICEF official told AFP in an interview.

International Business Times · Sep 30, 2024

Haiti Security Mission Extended For One Year As WFP Sounds Alarm

The UN Security Council extended on Monday its authorization of the multinational policing mission in crime-ravaged Haiti, but without any call to transform it into a UN peacekeeping mission, as floated by Port-au-Prince.

International Business Times · Sep 30, 2024

UN extends Kenya-led force to tackle gangs in Haiti, but sidelines call for UN peacekeepers

The U.N. Security Council has voted unanimously to extend the mandate of the Kenya-led multinational force trying to tackle gang violence in Haiti, after brushing off a call from Haiti’s government to start talks on transforming it into a U.N. peacekeeping mission

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2024

Azerbaijan is using Cop29 to ‘peacewash’ its global image

Azerbaijan is hosting the next UN climate summit, Cop29, in November. Their proposed agenda omits discussions on phasing out fossil fuels and excludes civil society participation. This is not a surprise. Azerbaijan has recently increased oil and gas production, and aims to diversify its economy by expanding mining.

The Conversation · Sep 30, 2024

Could rival Lebanese factions exploit a weakened Hezbollah?

Rival Lebanese parties may exploit Hezbollah’s weakness as the group struggles to survive a war against Israel.

Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 2024

Australia’s ‘immoral’ coalmine decision akin to drowning Pacific neighbours, Tuvalu climate minister declares

Labor government has undermined case to co-host 2026 UN climate summit with island nations, Dr Maina Talia declares

The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2024

Leaders of Cuba, Venezuela, Condemn the Killing of Hezbollah's Nasrallah in Israeli Airstrike

Few other countries around the world, including Iran, Syria, Russia and Turkey, condemned the killing

Latin Times · Sep 30, 2024