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Middle East crisis: Updates for 20 January; Guterres calls for ‘immediate action’ to protect civilians, release of all hostages
20 January 2025
Following the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners on Sunday, the UN Security Council is meeting in New York to hear from the Secretary-General and foreign ministers from the Middle East and beyond. UN chief António Guterres told the meeting there must be “irreversible action” to realise the two-State solution…
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Guterres welcomes start of ceasefire in Gaza as UN ramps up food deliveries
19 January 2025
Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the start on Sunday of the ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza, as UN humanitarian convoys brought in urgently needed food aid to begin pulling the war-ravaged territory back from starvation.
“We stand ready to support this implementation…
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Will those responsible for atrocities in Syria finally face justice?
18 January 2025
Hopes are rising that, with the support of the United Nations, the architects of the brutal former regime of Bashar al Assad in Syria will eventually be held accountable for their crimes.
For years, UN human rights bodies have been documenting, monitoring and publishing reports on abuses,…
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‘Lebanon is on the cusp of a more hopeful future’, says UN chief Guterres
18 January 2025
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday expressed optimism for Lebanon's future as he wrapped up a two-day solidarity visit with a call on the new government, the Lebanese people, and international community to “make the most of this atmosphere of opportunity”.
“A window…
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Dignity for migrants should be our guiding light, insists ‘Cabrini’ film star
18 January 2025
'Cabrini' film lead and Gomorrah star Cristiana Dell’Anna travelled to Geneva on Friday to highlight the age-old dangers confronting migrants – and the astonishing Italian missionary who travelled to New York City's slums at the turn of the last century, determined to protect them…
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Experts of the Committee on the Rights of the Child Commend Saint Kitts and Nevis on its Exemplary Education Record, Ask Questions on the Prevalence of Corporal Punishment and Youth Gang Violence
17 January 2025
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The Committee on the Rights of the Child today concluded its review of the second periodic report of Saint Kitts and Nevis, with Committee Experts commending the State on its exemplary record for…
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UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING
17 January 2025
UN Geneva Press Briefing
Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service (UNIS) in Geneva, chaired the hybrid briefing, which was attended by spokespersons and representatives from the World Health Organization, United Nations Children's Fund, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, International Committee of the Red Cross…
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World News in Brief: Antisemitism action plan, DR Congo violence escalates, new migration movie, year of ‘peace and trust’
17 January 2025
The UN launched a new Action Plan on Friday that will enhance monitoring and response to antisemitism.
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UNRWA chief: Ceasefire is the start, not the solution
17 January 2025
Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of the UN agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) on Friday welcomed the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, pledging to scale up aid delivery across the stricken enclave once it comes into effect.
Speaking to reporters at UN Headquarters in New York, Mr. Lazzarini…
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In Lebanon, Guterres highlights challenges and support for peacekeepers
17 January 2025
Continuing his high profile visit to Lebanon, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday underscored the challenges faced by UN peacekeepers and reiterated the organization’s commitment to supporting the Lebanese Armed Forces.
His itinerary included a trip to Naqoura in the south –…
