Geopolitics
New York, May 23 (JEN): Voicing concern over recent amendments to the Criminal Code in Nauru which “unduly restrict” freedom of expression, a United Nations expert on the issue on Friday urged the Government to revoke such measures to fulfil its human rights obligations. more
Security Council urges broader global cooperation to tackle transfer of arms

New York, May 23 (JEN): The United Nations Security Council on Friday adopted a resolution urging stronger cooperation in stemming the “illicit transfer, destabilizing accumulation and ...

UN agency brings relief supplies to people displaced by conflict in Libya

New York, May 22 (JEN): Ten trucks carrying vital relief supplies have crossed the border between Tunisia and Libya, as the United Nations hunger relief agency said today that it has resumed ...

On World Day, UN warns global cultural diversity ‘under attack’

New York, May 22 (JEN): As the planet’s cultural diversity comes under continued attack from militant groups espousing virulent forms of intolerance, the international community must ...

UN hails outcome of Incheon forum as ‘huge step forward’ for education

New York, May 22 (JEN): The United Nations has hailed the “transformative” vision for education over the next 15 years that was adopted on Thursday at a global forum in Incheon, ...

Nepal: UN underscores need to act before monsoon rains risk further disaster

New York, May 22 (JEN): As Nepalese communities devastated by two major earthquakes struggle to restore and rebuild, United Nations humanitarian workers and their partners are in a fierce ra ...

UN chief appoints expert panel to address humanitarian funding shortfalls

New York, May 22 (JEN): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed a high-level United Nations panel to address the yawning gap between resources and financing for the world’s ever-p ...

Saving lives of migrants in Southeast Asian waters should be a priority: UN

New York, May 22 (JEN): A group of United Nations human rights experts on Thursday welcomed the Malaysian, Indonesian and Thai leaders’ decision not to pushback asylum seekers arrivin ...

Ban meets Republic of Korea's Prez, spotlights importance of post-2015 agenda

New York, May 22 (JEN): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is on Thursday wrapping up his visit to the Republic of Korea (ROK) following a meeting with the country’s president Park Geun-hy ...

UN agency welcomes initial step on migration by Southeast Asian countries

New York, May 21 (JEN): The United Nations refugee agency welcomed on Wednesday the commitment announced by the Foreign Ministers of Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand to resolve the issue of ...