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Ukraine: Torture by Russian authorities suspected to be ‘crimes against humanity’
In an earlier report, the Commission noted that torture methods used against detainees were widespread and carried out systematically. In view of this, independent human rights experts considered the use of torture a war crime. …
Continue readingUN chief tells Russian President, attack on Ukraine violates UN charter
Their meeting took place on Thursday in the Russian city of Kazan, where the summit meeting of the ‘BRICS’ group of countries was held. The top UN official said in his message on the social …
Continue readingUkraine, in the grip of a demographic crisis; Population decline by 1 crore since 2014
Due to the war, Ukrainian citizens are forced to seek refuge in other countries, the fertility rate is declining and there are casualties in the fighting. Demographic trends have worsened since the Russian invasion, first …
Continue readingDeaths and destruction continue every day in Ukraine, Security Council meeting
Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Janša, addressing the Security Council on Monday, expressed particular concern over attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as winter approaches. Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Janša is responsible for UN political and peacekeeping affairs. Drones, …
Continue readingWHO: Don’t make the mistake of ‘forgetting’ Covid-19
The WHO regional office for Europe launched a region-wide safety campaign, saying coronaviruses like COVID, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) “must be taken seriously”. Because these can prove to be especially dangerous for sensitive …
Continue readingFive Rahabar women receive UNHCR award for lighting the torch of help and hope
This year’s recipients include Sister Rosita Milesi, a Brazilian nun who is also a lawyer, social activist and movement builder who has worked for the rights and dignity of people who have been displaced for …
Continue readingUkraine: Condemnation of attack on Kherson market, outrage over ill-treatment of prisoners
UN humanitarian coordinator Mathias Schmel said in a statement issued on Tuesday that once again, another attack by Russian military forces has resulted in civilian casualties. The attack took place in a busy market in …
Continue readingUNGA79: Trying to defeat Russia is a suicidal ploy, Sergei Lavrov
Foreign Minister Lavrov said that criticizing Russia’s special military operations based on the UN Charter ignores the organization’s founding document. According to this, countries have an obligation to respect the principles of equality and self-determination. …
Continue readingUNGA79: ‘If Russia cannot win on the battlefield, then try to destroy the Ukrainian people in other ways’
President Zelensky addressed the General Debate during the 79th session of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday. He said that our energy plants and grid are being deliberately attacked by Russia. All thermal power plants …
Continue readingUkraine war: Security Council meeting, emphasis on justice-based peacekeeping
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has also attended the Security Council meeting, and during this he presented his views to the Russian delegation at the diplomatic level. Secretary-General Guterres said the Security Council’s charter is absolutely …
Continue readingUkraine: Cases of torture of detainees ‘unacceptable’, independent commission
Eric Mosse, head of the independent, international Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, told the Human Rights Council on Monday that cases of torture of civilians and prisoners of war have been documented in the occupied …
Continue readingUkraine: Russia’s rapid attacks on energy installations, fear of displacement of 5 lakh people
This warning from the mission to monitor human rights in Ukraine comes at a time when the country’s power plants have suffered severe damage due to continuous targeting. At the same time, an energy crisis …
Continue readingSecurity Council: Warns against providing banned weapons to Ukraine, Russia
UN High Representative for Disarmament Izumi Nakamitsu noted that just two weeks ago, a Council meeting was held on the issue of arms transfers. Yet, the transfer of military assistance, weapons and ammunition to Ukrainian …
Continue readingWFP continues to help millions of people during wars in Gaza and Ukraine
Corinne Fleischer, WFP’s director for these three regions, recently visited the Gaza Strip and Ukraine, about which she also informed journalists. She said that the increase in eviction orders issued by Israeli forces in Gaza …
Continue readingUkraine: Russia’s serial attacks, civilians are going through ‘unbearable pain’
The meeting was requested by Ukraine, and was supported by Security Council member states Ecuador and France. Joyce Msuya, the UN’s acting head of humanitarian coordination, on Tuesday briefed representatives of the 15-member Security Council …
Continue readingUkraine: Urges to ensure safety of schools amid continued ‘deadly’ attacks
John Marks, UNICEF’s interim representative in Ukraine, said that during the first week of the new academic year, educational centers have been damaged in attacks in Dnipro, Kiev, Lviv and Sumy, among other areas. In …
Continue readingUkraine: outrage over wave of attacks, urge to protect civilians
The World Health Organization office in Ukraine expressed alarm in a message on the social media platform Several deadly attacks have been carried out in Kharkiv, Sumy and Donetsk regions, and in the Dnipro and …
Continue readingUkraine: Efforts to provide aid to people hit by air strikes
While giving information to the journalists at the UN Headquarters in New York, the spokesperson of the UN Secretary-General, Stephane Dujarric, said that assistance is being provided to the people who have been hit by …
Continue readingTeen Innovator Soars to New Heights: Mehar Singh Breaks Guinness World Record with Lightning-Fast Drone Ascent
At just 17 years old, Mehar Singh has soared into the spotlight by shattering the Guinness World Record for the fastest 100-meter ascent by a quadcopter. Mehar’s custom-engineered drone reached this remarkable milestone in an …
Continue readingStrong condemnation of the wave of air strikes in many parts of Ukraine
Senior UN official Mathias Schmel said in a statement released on Monday that he, like millions of people in Ukraine, took shelter for several hours to escape the wave of attacks carried out by Russia. …
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