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India seeks UN reforms

The call for reforms takes on a sense of urgency as the Council mired by system of vetoes of the permanent members has been unable to act on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,

August 23, 2022

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UN urges lasting support for victims in Somalia attacks

The UN envoy’s statement came after the Somali security forces ended a 30-hour siege at Hayat Hotel which had been attacked by al-Shabab militants…reports Asian Lite News The United Nations senior envoy

August 22, 2022

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Argentine rear admiral appointed head of UN Kashmir observer group

His wide experience also includes stints as Argentina’s military attache in Russia, Marines Infantry commander and Education Department Chief of the Navy Warfare School…reports Asian Lite News Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed

August 11, 2022

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India takes a dig at China in UN

India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj on Tuesday said the practice of placing holds and blocks on listing requests without giving any justification must end…reports Asian Lite News Taking

August 10, 2022

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Ethiopia’s plan to fill reservoir opposed by Egypt at UN

It is the affirmation of Egypt’s legitimate rights to defend its national interests, he said, adding: “I see that the tone has become more powerful than before.”…reports Asian Lite News Egypt said

July 31, 2022

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UN commemorates Mandela

The best way to honour Mandela’s legacy is by taking action, the UN chief added…reports Asian Lite News UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has described Nelson Mandela as a “moral compass,” calling for

July 19, 2022

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UN wants Afghan schools to open ‘in practice’

Alakbarov also said that the Afghan humanitarian crisis will never end unless steps are taken to create a sustainable situation in the country…reports Asian Lite News Ramiz Alakbarov, officer-in-charge of the UN

July 6, 2022

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UN human rights chief blasts US abortion ruling

According to the UN, more than 50 countries with previously restrictive laws have liberalized their abortion legislation over the past 25 years…reports Asian Lite News UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle

June 26, 2022

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Ex-Indian diplomat appointed UN chief’s Envoy on Technology

Amandeep Singh Gill was India’s permanent representative to the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, reports Arul Louis UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday appointed former Indian diplomat Amandeep Singh Gill as his

June 11, 2022

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UN warning on single men hosting Ukrainian refugee women

That report and others came as James Jamieson, the chairman of the Local Government Association (LGA), warned of the possibility that Ukrainian refugees could become homeless…reports Asian Lite News The United Nations

April 15, 2022

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