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UN General Assembly Adopts Multilingualism, Mentions Hindi, Bangla & Urdu For First Time
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted multilingualism, an India-sponsored resolution, for the first time mentioning Hindi language. With this, UN will continue to disseminate messages and communications in official as well as non-official languages, which includes Hindi language. Furthermore, the resolution also mentions Bangla and Urdu for the first time. Ambassador TS Tirumurti welcomed the gesture and expressed gratitude… read-more
Tags: UN, UNGA, Multilingualism, TS Tirumurti, Hindi
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Russia, China, Pakistan Likely To be Removed From UN Human Rights Council: Neuer
Executive Director of UN Watch Hillel Neuer urged the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy 2022 to expel Russia from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), due to its invasion of Ukraine. Besides, Neuer also urged to expel China and Pakistan for 'Human Rights abuses' and 'terrorism', respectively. "It is only the second time in history that member states of UNHRC are likely to be removed," said Neuer.
Tags: UNHRC, UN, Hillel Neuer, Russia, Ukraine
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US Asks For Russia's Suspension From Human Rights Council Over Bucha Incident
The US ambassador to the United Nations (UN) said that US will ask the UN General Assembly to remove Russia from the UN Human Rights Council. The move has come after Ukraine claimed that Russian troops killed several innocent civilians in the town of Bucha. A vote based on two-third majority in the UN General Assembly would be taken to remove Russia from the Human Rights Council.
Tags: Russia, US, Ukraine, UN, Bucha
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8 UN Peacekeepers Die In Plane Crash: Congo
In a tragic incident, eight UN peacekeepers were killed in a plane crash on March 30. The incident occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the UN peacekeepers were on their way in a UN helicopter. At first, the officials lost contact with the helicopter and later confirmed the crash. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased, over a tweet.
Tags: Congo, UN, Helicopter Crash, Peacekeepers, Antonio Guterres
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Over 4 Lakh People Fled Ukraine: UN Refugee Agency Chief
UN Refugee Agency Chief Filippo Grandi on March 30, said that over four million Ukraine citizens fled the country since the beginning of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Over 2.3 million of the refugees fled to neighbouring country Poland. Also, neighbouring countries such as Romania, Moldova and Hungary received a record-breaking number of refugees from Ukraine. This is "the fastest growing refugee crisis in Europe since World War II," said… read-more
Tags: Ukraine, Russia, War, UN, Vladimir Putin
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Africa Affected By Climate Change, Worse Yet To Come: UN
UN reports suggested that climate change will adversely affect the world and Africa has already become a victim of the same. ''If the world warms just another degree Celsius by 2050, an additional 1.4 million African children will suffer severe stunting from malnutrition that limits growth and cognitive development,'' stated the report. Notably, Agricultural productivity growth has been reduced by 34% since 1961 due to climate change.
Tags: environment, UN, warning, Climate Change, Consequences
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Work With Taliban To Help Afghan People: EX-Afghan President To World
Talking about the Taliban rule in Afghanistan, former Afghan President Hamid Karzai requested the international community to work with them. He said that the world needs to work with them ''in order to assist the Afghan people'', reported UNI. Furthermore, Karzai termed the decision of humanitarian aid payment by the United Security Council to Afghanistan despite current sanctions a welcome step.
Tags: Afghanistan, Taliban, UN, Humanitarian Help, Afghan People
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India Earns Seat In UNESCO's World Heritage Committee After 2011
India has been added to the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation). The announcement came during the general assembly of 193 countries at the UN headquarters in Paris on November 25, and the term will last for four years. India had earned the prestigious seat in 1985, 2001, and 2011. ''Congratulations India and Team ASI,'' said G Kishan Reddy, union culture and tourism minister… read-more
Tags: Restaurant, UN, World Heritage Committee, Archaeological Survey Of India, India
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UN Slams Ethiopia For Ordering 7 Officals To Leave Within 72 Hours
The United Nations on October 1 warned Ethiopia after it ''declared a persona non grata'' or unwelcome for seven UN officials on October 1. Ethiopia also ordered them to leave the country within 72 hours for ''meddling'' in the country's internal affairs. The UN said the declaration was wrong as it only applied between states and ''UN is not a state''. Besides, Tigray in Ethiopia is facing ''unprecedented'' malnutrition.
Tags: UN, Ethiopia, Expel, Staff, Internal Affairs
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US Authorities Arrest 2 Myanmar Citizens For Plotting To Kill UN Ambassador
In an alleged plot to kill UN ambassador, Kyaw Moe Tun, two Myanmar citizens seeking shelter in New York have been arrested by the US authorities. The culprits have been identified as Phyo Hein Htut and Ye Hein Zaw. The accused wanted Moe Tun to resign from his post, refusal to which led them to take a drastic step. Both of them will be sentenced to five years of prison.
Tags: Ambassador, Myanmar, New York City, UN
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