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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

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Regional tensions affecting Yemen’s peace process

The United Nations says rising regional tensions linked to the war in Gaza is slowing down peace efforts in Yemen. The world body's Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg told the Security Council on Wednesday that the situation in Yemen deserves its full attention. However, the United States maintains it will continue to defend itself against Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in […]

today15 February, 2024 38

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Antonio Guterres calls for speedy UN reforms

The UN Secretary General says reforming the United Nations has become a top priority. Speaking at the United Nations on Thursday, Antonio Guterres said the world needs institutions that are aligned with the times. He has also called for concrete steps to be taken towards a two-State solution in the Middle East, based on UN resolutions, international law and previous agreements. Jody Jacobs reports from New York.  

today9 February, 2024 76

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UNGA calls for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

The United Nations General Assembly has voted in favor of a draft resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. More than three-quarters of the 193-member General Assembly backed the move which was vetoed by the United States in the Security Council last week. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...  

today13 December, 2023 32

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U.N General Assembly convenes Emergency meeting to vote on a ceasefire resolution in Gaza

The United Nations General Assembly is set to vote on a draft resolution yesterday calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. This emergency meeting comes after the Security Council failed to pass a resolution last week on the matter, when the U.S vetoed the vote. Palestinians and several Arab countries are hoping that the vote on Tuesday will again demonstrate widespread global support for ending the Israel-Hamas war, now in […]

today13 December, 2023 5

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Guterres writes to UN Secretary General calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire

The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has invoked article 99 of the UN charter. This gives him the power to further persuade the Security Council to take action on a matter that threatens peace and security. Antonio Guterres has written to the President of the Security Council appealing for an urgent humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. He says the UN is facing a severe collapse of the humanitarian system in […]

today7 December, 2023 14

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UN Secretary General gravely concerned about the escalation of violence in the Middle East

United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres says he is extremely alarmed by the resumption of hostilities between Israel and Hamas. Fighting between the two sides intensified on Friday following several days of reprieve. The UN's relief agency chief has also sounded the alarm saying the number of civilians killed in Gaza "is rapidly increasing". Jody Jacobs reports from the UN headquarters in New York...    

today5 December, 2023 19