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Brazil President Lula Urges UN to Combat Climate Denial and Fake News

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Brazil President Lula Urges UN to Combat Climate Denial and Fake News In a powerful address to the United Nations climate summit, Brazil’s President Lula da Silva called for a united global effort to combat climate denialism and fake news. Lula emphasized the urgent need for action to address the growing threat of climate change […]

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UN Approves Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara

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UN Approves Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara The United Nations Security Council has recently approved a resolution endorsing Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara, marking a potential turning point in the 50-year conflict over the disputed territory. For decades, the Western Sahara conflict has been a contentious issue, with the Algeria-backed Polisario Front seeking […]

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Morocco Declares New National Holiday to Celebrate UN Approval of Western Sahara Plan

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Morocco Celebrates UN Approval with New Holiday On October 31, Morocco officially declared a new national holiday to commemorate the UN Security Council’s approval of its autonomy plan for the disputed Western Sahara region. The resolution, which was backed by the UN, supports Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara and promotes a peaceful resolution to the […]

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Belarus Fails to Implement Human Rights Recommendations: A Review

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Overview Belarus has been under scrutiny for its failure to implement human rights recommendations, as highlighted in the recent Fourth UN Periodic Review. Despite calls for immediate action, Belarus has yet to release all political prisoners, improve detention conditions, abolish the death penalty, and ratify key international protocols. Universal Periodic Review The 50th Session of […]

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Morocco Celebrates UN Decision Backing Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara

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Morocco Celebrates UN Decision Backing Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara After the UN Security Council endorsed the autonomy plan as the most viable path to resolve the 50-year Western Sahara dispute, Morocco erupted in celebration. The decision was seen as a historic affirmation of national sovereignty and a clear endorsement of Morocco’s autonomy plan as […]

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UN Human Rights Chief Condemns US Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats

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UN Human Rights Chief Condemns US Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has spoken out against the US strikes on alleged drug boats, deeming them ‘unacceptable’. Türk has called for a thorough investigation into the attacks, marking a significant condemnation from a UN organization. The statement […]

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UN Calls for Renewed Talks on Western Sahara Autonomy Plan

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UN Calls for Renewed Talks on Western Sahara Autonomy Plan The United Nations Security Council has issued a call for renewed talks on the future of the disputed Western Sahara territory. The Security Council, in a U.S.-drafted text, urged the parties involved to engage in negotiations based on an autonomy plan that was first presented […]

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UN Holds First COP Climate Conference in Berlin: A Historic Milestone

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The Beginning of Global Climate Action In 1995, the United Nations held the first Conference of the Parties (COP) climate conference in Berlin, marking a significant milestone in international efforts to address climate change. The COP meetings, organized under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), have been instrumental in shaping global climate policy. […]

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