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UN says a record number of aid workers were killed in 2023 and this year's figures are also high

The United Nations says that a record number of aid workers were killed in conflicts around the world last year, and this year may be on course to be even deadlier

The Independent UK

UN Warns Of 'Unacceptable' Level Of Violence Against Aid Workers

The United Nations on Monday condemned the "unacceptable" level of violence becoming commonplace against humanitarian workers, a record 280 of whom were killed worldwide in 2023.

International Business Times

Cholera outbreak in Sudan killed at least 22 people, health minister says

Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim has declared a cholera epidemic due to contaminated drinking water and weather conditions.

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US calls on Sudan military to join talks after it announces border opening

The U.S. has called on Sudan’s military to join talks aimed at calming the country’s grinding conflict as the country faces a worsening humanitarian crisis

The Independent UK

Independent UN experts urge Bahrain to ensure prisoners have adequate food, water in scorching heat

Independent experts with the United Nations have urged Bahrain to ensure those held at its Jaw prison have access to adequate food, water and medical care

The Independent UK

Africa on the UN security council: why the continent should have two permanent seats

Africa’s desire to be fully represented in all decision-making organs of the United Nations (UN), particularly in the security council, is informed by three factors. First, repairing the historical injustice of its underrepresentation in global governance. Second, recognising African contributions in shaping the contemporary world order. Third, the urgency of…

The Conversation

1 Million Transactions In 1 Month: Blockchain Unicorn 5ire Launches Mainnet

5ire has launched its mainnet after a very successful testnet phase – the sustainability-focused blockchain is on a mission to prove that environmental accountability is possible in web3 development.

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U.S.-Led Peace Talks In Geneva Aim To Resolve Sudan Conflict

U.S.-led peace talks in Geneva address Sudan's conflict with international support, aiming to bring peace and relief to the crisis.

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First day of Sudan peace talks concludes with army absent, RSF presence unclear

Over a year into a conflict that has caused the world's worst displacement crisis, US-led peace talks for the war in Sudan showed little promise, with the Sudanese army failing to send representatives and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces refusing to confirm its own delegates' attendance.

France 24

1.4 Mn Girls Banned From Afghan Schools Since Taliban Return: UNESCO

At least 1.4 million girls in Afghanistan have been denied access to secondary education since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, with the future of an entire generation now "in jeopardy", the United Nations' cultural agency said Thursday.

International Business Times

Sudan army absent as 1st day of peace talks conclude in Switzerland

The first day of U.S.-led peace talks aimed at finding a solution to Sudan’s brutal conflict concluded in Geneva with the country’s military absent and the other warring party’s participation unclear

The Independent UK

Ex-US air force specialist with Christian nationalist ties leads combat trainings

Michael Caughran’s history raises questions about extent to which his far-right and survivalist activities overlapped with his enlistment

The Guardian - US

IFS Parvathaneni Harish appointed as Ambassador of India to UN at New York

Senior IFS officer of 1990 batch Parvathaneni Harish appointed as the next Ambassador/ Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations at New York. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Taliban celebrates three years since returning to power in Afghanistan

Taliban authorities on Wednesday marked the third anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan with celebrations and a military parade outside a former US air base near Kabul boasting Soviet-era tanks. The Taliban government has consolidated its grip on the country and imposed strict restrictions on women, a policy…

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Sudan ceasefire talks start in Geneva despite army no-show

US-sponsored talks on agreeing a ceasefire in the devastating conflict in Sudan kicked off in Switzerland on Wednesday, despite the Sudanese government staying away.

The Independent UK

Israeli strikes on Gaza leave children without parents and parents without children

A 3-month-old infant was the only member of her family to survive an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip late Monday

The Independent UK

Sierra Leone's president uses UN Security Council presidency to urge more seats for Africa

Sierra Leone’s president says Africa cannot wait any longer to get a bigger voice in the United Nations’ most powerful body, the Security Council

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The United Nations is drawing up a new treaty to fight cybercrime

The UN is looking to introduce a new global, legally binding treaty on cybercrime.

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Sudanese delegation meets US mediators ahead of peace talks in Geneva

A Sudanese delegation has arrived in Saudi Arabia for talks with US mediators on conditions for the government's participation in ceasefire negotiations in Geneva next week.

The Guardian - AU

Birthrates are plummeting worldwide. Can governments turn the tide?

Nations are deploying baby bonuses, subsidised childcare and parental leave to try to reverse a rapidly declining fertility rate – largely to no avail

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UNRWA Fires Staff Suspected In Hamas Attack On Israel

UN dismisses staff linked to Hamas attack on Israel, faces funding challenges. Israel calls for halting UNRWA funding amid allegations of supporting terrorism.

International Business Times

UN Says Nine Employees 'May Have Been Involved' In Oct 7 Hamas Attack

The United Nations said Monday that nine employees of its agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) "may have been involved" in the October 7 attack on southern Israel by Hamas, which sparked war in Gaza, and have been fired.

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UN Urges Restraint After Israeli Strike In Beirut

The United Nations calls for restraint and compliance with international law after Israeli strike in Beirut, emphasizing peaceful resolution and safety of ...

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Human Rights Watch Accuses Sudan Paramilitary Of Sexual Violence

Human Rights Watch accuses Sudan's paramilitary group of sexual violence against women, urging UN intervention in the conflict.

The Independent UK

Paramilitaries gang rape girls as young as nine in Sudan, report warns

Human rights organisation accuses paramilitary group of perpetrating sexual violence against women and girls in war-torn country

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