South Sudan: ‘Headwinds’ warning from UN mission chief over peace accord
The UN Special Representative in South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom, issued a warning to the Security Council on Wednesday that new “headwinds” could threaten the country’s fragile peace accord, following years of brutal civil conflict. Read the full story, “South Sudan: ‘Headwinds’ warning...
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Reprisals against human rights defenders were in the spotlight on Wednesday as UN independent experts documented instances of abuse in Indonesia and Pakistan. Read the full story, “Rights defenders under attack in Asia –...
The Age of Discontent: What Drives the Rising Wave of World Protests?
NEW YORK, Dec 15 (IPS) – In recent years, the world has been shaken by protests. From the Arab Spring to the social uprisings...
COVID-19 leads to over 50 million more hungry people in Asia-Pacific
COVID-19 led to rising food insecurity for around 54 million people living in the vast Asia-Pacific region during 2020, according to a joint UN...
Fundamental freedoms squeezed in Ukraine, Human Rights Council hears
The UN Human Rights Council heard on Wednesday that fundamental freedoms in Ukraine have been squeezed in Government-controlled areas, as well as across the...
UN rights office urges Colombia to reform policing of protests
Colombia must urgently reform how it polices protests in the wake of demonstrations earlier this year in which several people were killed or injured,...
Youth at Forefront of Climate Change Action Will Make Biggest Impact
Nairobi, Kenya, Dec 15 (IPS) – On Gladys Habu’s birthday, she filmed a message to world leaders while standing waist-deep in the sea next...
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has begun a COVID-19 vaccination campaign for migrants stranded in Yemen. The goal is to inoculate around 7,500 people at its...
Energy Inequality in Latin America Exacerbated by Pandemic, High Prices
MEXICO CITY, Dec 15 (IPS) – The effects of the covid-19 pandemic and high energy prices have had an impact on the consumption of...
Ongoing talks to get the Iran nuclear deal back on track indicate “additional effort and patience” are required for its full restoration, the UN...
UN report warns of reprisals against those who collaborate in defence of human rights 
Gaza: At least 20 killed in deadly building collapse, search for survivors continues 
Security Council LIVE: ‘Being a woman is a crime in Afghanistan,’ civil society briefer declares 
AI, climate and conflicts top Guterres’s agenda ahead of General Assembly