France: Hijab Ban During Sports, ‘Discriminatory and Must Be Reversed’ Say Experts Date: 2024-10-28 12:00 Introduction: The French government’s ban on wearing the hijab in sports has sparked widespread criticism from human rights experts, who have condemned it as “discriminatory” and “a violation of religious freedom.” Background: In September 2023, the French government announced that … Read more
UN Official Urges More Ambitious, Credible Climate Action Plans October 28, 2024 Paris, France – At the opening of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), Patricia Espinosa, Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), called on governments to submit more ambitious and credible climate action plans. “The clock is ticking,” … Read more
Greenhouse Gases Surged to New Highs in 2023, Warns UN Weather Agency October 28, 2024 The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a stark warning in its annual greenhouse gas bulletin, released today. The report reveals that concentrations of the three main greenhouse gases – carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O) – … Read more
Sudan Trapped in a ‘Nightmare of Violence’, UN Chief Tells Security Council October 28, 2024 New York, UN: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has painted a grim picture of Sudan’s current situation, describing it as a “nightmare of violence” at a Security Council meeting on Friday. “Sudan is facing a grave and complex crisis that has … Read more
UN Chief ‘Shocked’ at Harrowing Death and Destruction in North Gaza October 27, 2024 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed shock and outrage over the harrowing death and destruction witnessed in northern Gaza following a recent escalation in violence. During a visit to the devastated area, Guterres said, “I am deeply shocked by the … Read more
UN Chief ‘Shocked’ at Harrowing Death and Destruction in North Gaza October 27, 2024 New York, NY – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed shock and condemnation over the devastating death and destruction witnessed in the northern Gaza Strip following the latest round of violence between Israel and Palestinian militants. During a visit to … Read more
UN chief ‘shocked’ at harrowing death and destruction in north Gaza 2024-10-27 12:00 Middle East UNITED NATIONS, Oct 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed shock and outrage at the death toll and destruction caused by Israeli airstrikes in north Gaza. The strikes, which began on Tuesday, killed at least 15 people and … Read more
Sudan: UN official decries attacks against civilians in Al Jazirah state 26 October 2024, 12:00 PM GENEVA/KHARTOUM (26 October 2024) – A senior UN official on Wednesday decried the recent attacks against civilians in Sudan’s Al Jazirah state, calling for an immediate end to the violence. “I am deeply concerned by the reports of attacks … Read more
‘Entire population of north Gaza at risk of dying,’ warns UN’s top humanitarian official 26 October 2024 Gaza City, 26 October 2024 – The United Nations’ top humanitarian official has warned that the entire population of northern Gaza is at risk of dying if urgent action is not taken to address the deteriorating humanitarian situation. … Read more
UN chief urges halt to escalation after Israeli strikes on Iran 2024-10-26 12:00 New York, USA – UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate halt to any further escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military targets near Damascus, Syria. The strikes, which reportedly left three Iranian soldiers … Read more