Over 70 per cent of the world’s refugees and displaced people dwell in Afghanistan: UN

09 Nov 2022

Filippo Grandi, the Commissioner for Refugees, claimed more than 70% of the world's refugees and displaced people reside in Afghanistan, according to reports. Since the Taliban seized power in August last year, the Afghan people have endured the worst human rights abuses and continue to live in abject poverty. Other...

US to put United Nations focus on Iranian protest

29 Oct 2022

The Iranian protests that were triggered by the murder of a young woman in police custody will be the focus of the United Nations next week as the US looks for ways to promote credible, independent investigations into Iranian human rights violations. A note outlining the event, seen by Reuters,...

UN expresses concern about catastrophic bombings in Kachin State, Myanmar

25 Oct 2022

In response to reports of airstrikes in Hpakant, Kachin State, which left dozens of people dead, the United Nations (UN) in Myanmar has expressed grave concern. The military of Myanmar attacked a musical performance in Hpakant Township, Kachin State, in the north of the country on Sunday. The concert took...

Women’s participation in peace talks declined: UN

23 Oct 2022

The proportion of women participating in peace negotiations has decreased, which is concerning given the rising discontent around the world. Only 19% of women were present at the UN-led peace negotiations in 2021, down from 23% in 2020. In processes not under the control of the UN, women were flatly...

Jaishankar chides Pakistan and China in his address to the UNGA

25 Sep 2022

Jaishankar, Minister of external affairs, sent a stern message to China on Friday regarding its opposition to the UN's blacklisting of terrorists, stating those who politicise the UNSC 1267 Sanctions system in order to safeguard declared terrorists do so at their own peril. Jaishankar made reference to Pakistan without naming...

A Taj Hotel employee seeks justice in the United Nations for 26/11 attacks

10 Sep 2022

The ‘Global Congress of Victims of Terrorism’ was held by the United Nations in New York on Friday. The person speaking at the event was the general manager of the Taj Hotel during the 26/11 terror attacks. The name of the person is Karambir Kang. Kang called upon the international...

982 dead and over 33 million affected amidst Pakistan flood

27 Aug 2022

As floods ravage parts of Pakistan, 1,456 people have been injured and 982 have died. As a result, the Shehbaz Sharif government has turned to the Pakistan Army for assistance in rescue and relief efforts. According to Pakistan's disaster management organisation, more than 3,000 km of roads, around 150 bridges,...

Indian peacekeepers killed in violent Protests in Congo, US condemns attack

29 Jul 2022

On Thursday, the United States emphasised that attacks against UN employees and facilities are illegal under international law and applauded the Congo government's efforts to conduct an investigation. Ned Price, the spokesperson for the state department, said, "The United States underscores that attacks against UN personnel and facilities are contrary...

Alarming economic crisis in Sri Lanka, needs immediate assistance says UN

21 Jul 2022

UN Human Rights experts have expressed concern over the ongoing crisis in Sri Lanka, appealing for support from the international community. "Sri Lanka's economic collapse needs immediate global attention, not just from humanitarian agencies but from international financial institutions, private lenders, and other countries that must come to the country's...