United Nations - Page 68

April 23, 2024

2 former UN employees charged in conspiracy to sell military equipment in Libya

Canadian police said Tuesday that two former UN employees in Montreal have been charged in a conspiracy to sell military equipment in Libya between 2018 and 2021.

April 23, 2024

UK plan to send migrants to Rwanda criticized by human rights groups after Parliament backs new law

Britain's decision to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda has drawn criticism from humanitarian organizations. The UK government claims the move will deter illegal crossings.

April 23, 2024

There cannot be a unilateral move at the UN to establish a Palestinian terror state

In the distorted world of the U.N., the Security Council wants to reward Hamas for the Oct. 7 attacks by granting Palestinians full membership.

April 23, 2024

UN plastic pollution treaty talks approach deadline in Canada

In Canada, the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee for Plastics must decide on the scope of a treaty to limit global plastics pollution.

April 21, 2024

UN newsletter exposed for sharing ways to protest in US against Israel on Tax Day

United Nations’ NGO Action News shared links leading protesters to sites promoting civil disobedience by creating blockades around the nation during protests against Israel April 15.

April 20, 2024

FBI serves subpoenas at Chicago suburb of scandal-ridden 'supermayor' Tiffany Henyard

The FBI served subpoenas in the Chicago suburb where controversial Mayor Tiffany Henyard has faced accusations of corruption.

April 19, 2024

UN refugee agency tells Cyprus to stick to the law in its efforts at sea to thwart refugee boats

The UN's refugee agency has said that efforts by Cyprus to stop Syrian refugee-laden boats from reaching the island nation must not put passengers at risk or violate international human rights laws.

April 19, 2024

World Health Organization approves updated cholera vaccine to combat surge in cases

The World Health Organization has approved a new version of a cholera vaccine that could help address a surge in cases that has depleted the global vaccine stockpile.

April 18, 2024

United Nations forum pushes for extra funding into reparations progress: 'Back up your words with action'

The United Nations call for extra funding to support its advancement towards reparations for descendants of slaves who were captured and trafficked across Transatlantic countries.

April 18, 2024

Tunisian journalist gets 6 months in prison for insulting official as government cracks down on critical media

A well-known Tunisian journalist was sentenced to six months in prison after being arrested for insulting an official. The government has increasingly silenced dissent.