The Economist has chosen Bangladesh as the country of the year. In view of this mouthpiece of the British establishment, the regime change in Bangladesh […]
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Security and economic woes plague West Africa, as key elections loom
Leonardo Santos Simão, highlighted upcoming presidential elections in Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea-Bissau, and the adoption of constitutional reforms amid a strained political environment in Gambia. […]
Syria transition may fail if support lifeline is delayed, says IOM chief
“We are not promoting large-scale returns; the communities frankly are just not ready to absorb the people who are displaced and would come home…it will […]
South Korean president impeached by nation’s parliament
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Related articles Location of South Korea Collaborate! South Korea The signing of the motion Image: 대한민국 국회. Yoon, pictured here in […]
Forging Peace in Syria: Great opportunities, grave risks
As the fighting intensified, the UN never stopped working behind the scenes to bring about a political solution that would deliver dignity, freedom and justice […]
All About Bushra Bibi, Imran Khan’s Wife And Central Figure In Pakistan Protests
Islamabad: Pakistan this week saw serious turmoil, with supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan defying government lockdowns and violent police opposition to demand the […]
Hong Kong: 45 activists sentenced under controversial National Security Law
Spokesperson for the UN human rights office Jeremy Laurence condemned the use of the National Security Law to criminalise activities which are protected under international […]
South Sudan: Postponing long-awaited elections ‘a regrettable development’
Nicholas Haysom updated ambassadors on developments in the world’s youngest country, which was due to hold its first-ever general elections next month. Since his last […]
World News in Brief: UNRWA staffer killed in Gaza, Central African Republic update, terror in Türkiye, journalists face financial reprisals
“We can confirm that an UNRWA vehicle has been hit in Deir Al-Balah,” a spokesperson confirmed. “So far, we have reports one UNRWA staff member […]
Rights expert urges universities to respect pro-Palestinian protests
Gina Romero, Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of assembly and association, warned that “the brutal repression of the university-based protest movement is a […]