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UNITED NATIONS, May 12 (IPS) - As discussions on the restructuring of the United Nations — including a possible merger of UN agencies and staff lay-offs system-wide — continue at the highest levels of the Secretariat, the Staff Union (UNSU) is demanding an active presence in the ongoing talks.
A proposed resolution, which is expected to be adopted at the UNSU general meeting on May 14, is very specific in its demands.
The UN expressed deep concern on Monday over the impact of ongoing drone attacks on civilian infrastructure across Sudan.
The United States has asked the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to assist undocumented migrants who choose to return to their home countries.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the release of a hostage held in in Gaza on Monday and renewed his call for a permanent ceasefire and greater humanitarian access to the war-torn enclave.
Amid financial strain and growing global challenges, UN Secretary-General António Guterres is pushing for wide-ranging structural reforms to enhance the world body’s effectiveness.
Gazans remain at “critical risk of famine”, UN-backed food security experts warned on Monday, a full 19 months since war began with Israel and 70 days since deliveries stopped of all aid and commercial supplies.