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06 December 2024, 08:15

The UN human rights chief on Thursday told a conference in the Ukrainian capital that in the face of Russia’s continuing full-scale invasion, they must unite and keep faith in democratic institutions.

Read the full story, “World News in Brief: Human rights in Ukraine, multilateralism gets airborne, enforced disappearances in Colombia”, on globalissues.org

06 December 2024, 08:15

Migration is one of the defining issues of our time, with migrants accounting for 3.6 per cent of the global population, the UN Deputy Secretary-General said on Thursday, urging coordinated action to find better solutions that prioritise safety, equity and opportunity for migrants.

Read the full story, “Deputy UN chief demands action to protect vulnerable migrants”, on globalissues.org

06 December 2024, 08:15

The UN human rights office, OHCHR, has condemned a new ban imposed by the Taliban in Afghanistan preventing women and girls from attending private medical institutions, warning that it will have devastating consequences for healthcare - especially the future availability of midwives and nurses.

Read the full story, “Afghanistan: UN condemns Taliban ban on women attending medical classes”, on globalissues.org

06 December 2024, 08:15
Preview Thierry Mariani has spoken to RT about the political crisis in his country and the role the French president has played in it
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06 December 2024, 08:15
Preview Ben Hodges has suggested that Kiev draft 18-year-olds, women and refugees into the army to fight Russia
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06 December 2024, 08:15
School and work activities resume, but Cuban authorities say policy of rolling, five-hour daily blackouts will continue.
06 December 2024, 08:15
Blinken emphasizes Ukraine's sovereign right to make choices about its future without interference from Moscow.
06 December 2024, 08:15
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres calls for de-escalation, warns tens of thousands in Syria are at risk.
06 December 2024, 08:15
Countries across the Americas are bracing for US president-elect's plan to carry out a mass deportation operation.
06 December 2024, 08:15
US political scientist Stephen Zunes argues that the only way to stop Israeli war crimes is to change US policy.