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India refutes UN concerns on IT rules

The Rapporteurs from the Special Procedures Branch of the Human Rights Council had said that the new IT rules do not conform to human rights norms…reports Asian Lite News. Highlighting that India’s

June 21, 2021

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Need to fight against China’s influence in UN: Official

Thomas-Greenfield said Washington paying its UN dues was a first step to countering China’s growing UN influence…reports Asian Lite News The United States needs to “fight” against Chinese harmful influence in the

June 17, 2021

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Pak diplomats in Geneva face rights abuse charges

The Swissinfo reported that Pakistani officials misused the legitimation card, a special card that diplomats give to their employees and that is issued by the Swiss mission. The officials forced them to

June 12, 2021

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UNSC backs Guterres for 2nd term as UN chief

The recommendation for another five-year term will now go to the 193-member General Assembly for a formal vote….reports Arul Louis The UN Security Council on Tuesday recommended Antonio Guterres, who is running

June 8, 2021

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UN suspends Iran voting rights over unpaid dues

Iran and the Central African Republic will lose their voting rights at the UNGA since the countries are in arrears on paying their dues…reports Asian Lite News Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad

June 4, 2021

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India calls for safety of UN peacekeepers

India has emphasised that “Protecting the Protectors” should be the primary objective, reports Asian Lite News Noting that the issue of safety and security of peacekeepers requires a comprehensive approach and concerted

May 26, 2021

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India turns down UN offer

US, UK, EU, France, UAE, Saudi Arabia, China, and Pakistan already announced aid to help as India battles a devastating second wave of coronavirus…reports Arul Louis India has turned down the UN’s

April 29, 2021

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UNGA president seeks aid for India

Bozkir has expressed concerns over drastic rise in Covid cases and the deteriorating situation in India …reports Asian Lite News The president of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly, Volkan

April 27, 2021

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India elected to three UN bodies

India is a member of the United Nations Commission on Status of Women for four years, 2021 to ’25….reports Asian Lite News India was on Tuesday elected to three United Nations Economic

April 21, 2021

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UN slams US anti-terrorism programme

The UN said that many of the people targeted by the program have had their due process rights denied, including the presumption of innocence and fair trial…reports Asian Lite News A group

April 15, 2021

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