insert_link World UN Secretary-General Warns Israel Against Occupation of UN-Preserved Buffer Zone with Syria The United Nations Secretary General has warned Israel against its occupation of a UN-patrolled buffer zone between Israel and Syria. Israel took over the demilitarised zone on Sunday, just hours after Syrian rebels swept president Bashar al-Assad from power. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. today16 December, 2024
insert_link World UN Special Rapporteurs call for sanctions against Israel Four independent human rights experts have called on the international community to sanction Israel's conduct of hostilities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The four Special UN Rapporteurs have consistently spoken out about the war in Gaza and what they call Israel's impunity. Our correspondent is Jody Jacobs reporting from the United Nations in New York. today13 December, 2024
insert_link World UN special envoy says “tough times” lie ahead for Syrians The United Nations special envoy to Syria says nothing "must stop" Syria's peaceful transition. Geir Pedersen briefed reporters on Tuesday and says while great opportunity lies ahead for the people of Syria, there are also some grave risks. Jody Jacobs reports for us from the United Nations headquarters in New York. today11 December, 2024
insert_link World UN Secretary General calls for the immediate de-escalation in Syria The United Nations Secretary General has called for the "bloodshed" in Syria to end. Renewed fighting escalated last week, when rebel forces seized the country's most-populous city of Aleppo in a surprise offensive. Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations. today6 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Justice and Two-State Solution for Palestine S.A's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to justice, peace, and self-determination for Palestine. He participated in the 47th United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. Lamola says the only way to achieve peace is a two-state solution, where Israel will be able to exist side-by-side in peace with a viable and fully independent Palestinian state within internationally recognised […] today26 November, 2024
insert_link World US calls on UN Security Council to not let Hamas “off the hook” The United States has urged the UN Security Council to ensure Hamas is held accountable while pushing to end the Gaza war. The Security Council convened again to address the ongoing conflict. This follows the ICC's arrest warrants for Israeli leaders Netanyahu and Gallant. Jody Jacobs reports from the UN in New York. today26 November, 2024
insert_link World U.S vetoes Security Council resolution on Gaza The United States has once again used its veto to block a Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Washington says it could support the text claiming Hamas would have seen it as a vindication. But council members have harshly criticised the US saying this is another indication that it has no intention of bringing an end to the war. Jody Jacobs reports from the United […] today21 November, 2024
insert_link World UN Secretary General concerned about the escalation of Russia’s war on Ukraine today20 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Russia vetoes Security Council resolution on Sudan Russia has vetoed a resolution in the United Nations Security Council on Monday on protection of civilians in Sudan. The United Kingdom has labelled this move by Russia, a permanent member of the council, an "enemy of peace". Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. today19 November, 2024
