UN General Assembly
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The UN General Assembly has approved a resolution to update maps that accurately represent Africa's true size. This decision involves the UN and its member…
Mamdani Considers Arresting 'War Criminal' Netanyahu During UN Visit
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is considering the possibility of arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his expected visit for the UN General…
UN General Assembly Addresses Historical Failures in Preventing Genocide Amid Current Crises
The UN General Assembly convenes to address ongoing genocides, including Israel's actions in Gaza and Myanmar's treatment of the Rohingya. This meeting highlights the UN's…
Bangladesh's Khalilur Rahman Elected UNGA President, Defeating Cyprus Ambassador
Khalilur Rahman, a seasoned diplomat from Bangladesh, has been elected as the President of the UN General Assembly, defeating Cyprus's Ambassador Andreas Kakouris. This election…
Germany's UNSC Bid Fails Amid Support for Ukraine and Israel
Germany lost its bid for a rotating seat on the UN Security Council to Portugal and Austria, receiving 104 votes. This outcome may be influenced…
Bangladesh’s Khalilur Rahman Elected as President of UN General Assembly
Khalilur Rahman has been elected as the president of the UN General Assembly's 81st session, receiving 99 votes in a secret ballot. This election is…
UN Resolution Affirms ICJ's Ruling on Climate Change as an Existential Threat
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution supporting the International Court of Justice's ruling that climate change poses an existential threat, with 141 member states…
India Calls for Safe Navigation in Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions
India's Ambassador Harish P expressed serious concerns at the UN about threats to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, calling for immediate restoration of…
UN General Assembly Approves Resolution Condemning Human Rights Violations in Iran
The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution condemning human rights violations in Iran, particularly focusing on executions and treatment of minorities. This resolution, led…
UN General Assembly Approves Resolution Condemning Human Rights Violations in Iran
The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution condemning human rights violations in Iran, with significant support from Western nations. The resolution highlights concerns over…
Israeli Air and Ground Attacks on Gaza; 'One Journalist' Killed
Israeli air and ground attacks on Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least 28 Palestinians, including a journalist from Al Jazeera. The attacks are…
UN Reporter: I am Concerned About the Increase in Executions and Civil Restrictions in Iran
Mai Sato, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran, expressed deep concerns over the increasing restrictions on civil rights and the rise in…
UN Special Rapporteur: The Situation of Women and Girls in Iran Has Deteriorated
Mai Sato, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran, reported a worsening situation for women and girls, urging the Iranian government to prioritize…
UN Special Rapporteur: The Human Rights Situation of Women and Girls in Iran Has Deteriorated
UN Special Rapporteur Mai Sato reported a worsening human rights situation for women and girls in Iran, highlighting increased executions and the government's failure to…
UN General Assembly Condemns Widespread Human Rights Violations by the Islamic Republic
The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution condemning the Islamic Republic of Iran for widespread human rights violations, including the treatment of women and…
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture; Biden: Torture is Illegal and Immoral
On June 26, President Biden marked the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, condemning torture as illegal and immoral. He urged the international…
UN General Assembly Approves Resolution on Human Rights Violations in Iran
The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution condemning human rights violations in Iran, with significant support from Western and some Arab nations. The resolution…
UN General Assembly Criticizes Human Rights Situation in Iran
The UN General Assembly has expressed concern over Iran's human rights situation, particularly regarding the increase in executions. While 81 countries supported the resolution, Canada…
Ahmad Shahid: The Number of Executions in Iran Exceeds That of Any Other Country in the World
Ahmad Shahid, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran, presented a report highlighting the alarming increase in executions, ongoing restrictions on freedom of…
New UN Resolution Passed Against High Number of Executions in Iran
The UN General Assembly's Human Rights Committee passed a resolution expressing concern over Iran's high execution rates, citing at least 850 executions in the past…