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Iran: UN experts call for strict new hijab law to be repealed
- UN News
Iranian women and girls now face prison terms of up to 15 years and possible death sentences for failing to wear a hijab, through a new strict law on religious dress and behaviour that was due to take effect on Friday.
UN Special Envoy continues shuttle diplomacy on Syria
- UN News
The UN Special Envoy for Syria travelled to Jordan on Friday for discussions on the tumultuous events that have seen a new transitional authority take charge in Damascus in recent days, with more high-level meetings planned over the weekend.
Climate shocks, humanitarian crises and political division plague Central Africa
- UN News
Central African nations continue to grapple with multidimensional crises, including security threats, extreme weather events and geopolitical tensions, a senior UN official said on Friday, calling for renewed solidarity with nations in the region.
Escalation of Violence in Sudan Raises Concern of Nationwide Collapse
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 12 (IPS) - On December 9, a wave of bombardments hit a market district in Sudan, killing at least 127 people. Over eight barrel bombs were launched on the North Darfur town Kabkabiya, marking the latest attacks on densely populated areas that occurred throughout the course of the Sudanese Civil War. Both the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have received immense criticism from humanitarian organizations for committing abuses against civilians that constitute violations of international humanitarian law.
New Law in Cuba Makes Investing in Renewable Energy Sources Mandatory
- Inter Press Service
HAVANA, Dec 12 (IPS) - With Decree 110published on 26 November, Cuba made it mandatory for major consumers, whether they are state or private entities, to invest in the use of renewable energy sources, while the energy crisis facing the country worsens.
Nobel Peace Prize Forum Breaks Down Nuclear Risks and Solutions
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS & OSLO, Dec 12 (IPS) - The existential threat that nuclear weapons present remains as pertinent as ever, even when they have not been deployed in war for nearly 80 years. As some countries seek out nuclear weapons or to upgrade and modernize their existing warheads, global voices in nuclear politics and disarmament warn of the potential risk of a new nuclear arms race amid the weakening of nuclear treaties that prohibit the proliferation and use of nuclear arms.
COP29: Advancing work for Climate Finance and for Climate-Adapted Agri-Food Systems
- Inter Press Service
GENEVA, Dec 12 (IPS) - Frustrations over the pace of climate action and the size of the finance target agreed in Baku are valid from the perspective of low-income countries, especially Small-Island Developing States (SIDS). It is also important to recognize that there has been real progress in some countries at the agri-food-nutrition-climate-water-nature-livelihoods intersection, and this seems to be particularly the case in some countries in the Alliance of Champions for Food Systems Transformation (ACF).
Breaking Latin America’s Cycle of Low Growth and Violence
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON DC, Dec 12 (IPS) - Violent crime and insecurity have a disproportionate impact on Latin America and the Caribbean, with severe consequences for socioeconomic development.
When Ousted Leaders Seek Safe Havens to Escape Jail Time & Hangmans Noose..
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 12 (IPS) - When some of the leaders in the Middle East and Asia are dethroned and driven into exile, the cynics jokingly ask: Is he politically dead or is he dead and buried?
The distinction between the two seems significant because the fluctuating political fortunes of some leaders—and their will to survive against heavy odds—have always defied Western logic.
At least 68 journalist killings in 2024, UNESCO reports
- UN News
For the second consecutive year, conflict zones have proven dangerous for journalists and media workers, with 2024 seeing at least 68 deaths in the line of duty, according to new data from the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
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