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DPR Korea’s nuclear quest thwarts disarmament efforts, Security Council hears
08 January 2025
The launch of yet another ballistic missile by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is of serious concern, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Wednesday, highlighting the persistent threat to global efforts towards disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation.…
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‘A Syrian-led future’: Security Council highlights priorities ahead
08 January 2025
The Security Council met on Wednesday to discuss political and humanitarian developments exactly a month on from the collapse of the Assad regime. The transitional authorities also outlined their vision for the country’s future for the first time in a major international forum.
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Ukraine in grip of third winter of escalating Russian attacks
08 January 2025
Russian forces continue to subject Ukraine’s people to “relentless attacks” by aerial glide bombs, long-range missiles and drones, in a bid to capture further territory in the east of the country, the UN’s deputy human rights chief said on Wednesday.
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Rights experts call for immediate release of Abu Zubaydah from Guantánamo
08 January 2025
UN independent human rights experts have called for the immediate release of Zayn al-Abidin Muhammad Husayn, known as Abu Zubaydah, who has been detained without charge by US authorities at the Guantánamo Bay detention facility for almost 20 years.
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MIDDLE EAST CRISIS: Security Council meets on Syria, plus Gaza and Lebanon updates
08 January 2025
While the war in Gaza grinds on with dozens of civilians already reportedly killed and injured so far this year - and as the fragile ceasefire in Lebanon largely holds - hopes are still high for a successful transition of power in Damascus following the overthrow of the Assad regime exactly a month ago. Syria's ambassador told the Security Council on Wednesday the “dawn of…
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UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING
07 January 2025
UN Geneva Press Briefing
Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid press briefing, which was attended by spokespersons of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the World Health Organization, the International Labour Organization, and the World Meteorological Organization. Executions in IranElizabeth Throssell, for the Office of the…
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Director-General's remarks at the Opening Session of FerMUN 2025
07 January 2025
Tatiana Valovaya
FerMUN 2025Opening SessionTuesday, 7 January 2025 at 3.00 p.m.Room XX – Palais des Nations Bonjour et bienvenus au Modèle des Nations unies du Lycée international de Ferney VoltaireWelcome to the 15th edition of FerMUN 2025!It is my great pleasure to welcome you all—some 600 students from our local community as well as those who have joined us from 35 schools…
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World News in Brief: Deadly China quake, Killings of Alawites in Syria, executions in Iran, CAR rights defenders, finance and food crises
07 January 2025
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is profoundly saddened by the devastating loss of life caused by the earthquake that struck the Tibet Autonomous Region of China on Tuesday, his Spokesperson said in a statement.
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Lebanon: Appeal for $371.4 million to boost life-saving support
07 January 2025
The UN and the Government of Lebanon unveiled a $371.4 million extension of the Lebanon Flash Appeal on Tuesday aiming to provide life-saving assistance to civilians affected by the recent conflict and ongoing humanitarian crisis.
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Gaza: Humanitarians assist families impacted by recent airstrike in Deir Al-Balah
07 January 2025
UN teams in Gaza have carried out a rapid needs assessment in two makeshift sites in Deir Al-Balah following a recent airstrike, Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Tuesday.
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