China, Russia push for UN summit after hit by Western sanctions
Beijing and Moscow, accused of human rights abuses, accuse US and Europe of interfering in their domestic affairs.
COVID-19: Nigeria develops two vaccines, awaits clinical trials, certification
As FG meets AstraZeneca group, insists vaccines safe. Condemns vaccine racketeering, management
UN jas calls for probe into deadly Yemen migrant centre blaze
The rights group said the detainees — most of them Ethiopian — had been protesting against overcrowding on March 7 when camp guards rounded up hundreds of them in a hangar.
Nearly a fifth of all food reaching consumers wasted globally— UN
“This is costly environmentally, socially and economically.”
Yemen edging closer to devastating famine— UN warns
The United Nations had sought Monday to raise $3.85 billion from more than 100 governments and donors, but only $1.7 billion was offered.
UN Chief ‘strongly’ condemns abduction of Zamfara schoolgirls
The UN chief says schools should always remain safe spaces to learn without fear of violence.
Rights Abuse: Uganda Military Police Beat Up Journalists Covering Bobi Wine Petition To UN
Several journalists have been admitted to hospital with serious injuries they sustained when military police on Wednesday assaulted them while covering National Unity Platform (NUP) president, Robert Kyagulanyi who was delivering … Continue Reading Rights Abuse: Uganda Military Police Beat Up Journalists Covering Bobi Wine Petition To UN
Iran Hangs Man For ‘Terror’, Despite UN Appeal
Iran hanged a man for murder, abduction, and “terrorist” links on Saturday, the judiciary’s website said, despite international calls for the execution of the ethnic Baluch to be halted. Javid … Continue Reading Iran Hangs Man For ‘Terror’, Despite UN Appeal
Nations failing to fund climate adaptation —UN
The world is falling short of promises made under the Paris climate deal to help the most vulnerable nations deal with the increasingly devastating impacts of climate change, according to … Continue Reading Nations failing to fund climate adaptation —UN
UN Seeks $35 Million In Emergency Aid For Madagascar
“Some 1.35 million people are projected to be food insecure — 35 percent of the region’s population,” the WFP said in a statement.
Boko Haram Abduct Aid Worker, Set Others Free In Borno
A United Nations (UN) worker, Abubakar Garba Idris, has been abducted by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno. It was gathered that Idris, also known as Alooma, was abducted along Damaturu-Maiduguri … Continue Reading Boko Haram Abduct Aid Worker, Set Others Free In Borno
UN, AI condemns Iran over execution of man for a crime he allegedly committed when he was 16
The United Nations (UN) has condemned Iran for executing a man for a crime he allegedly committed when he was 16 years old. The UN human rights office said that … Continue Reading UN, AI condemns Iran over execution of man for a crime he allegedly committed when he was 16
Commander threatens to target Turkish forces in Libya
Libya descended into chaos following the 2011 uprising that ousted and killed longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi. CAIRO (AP) — A Libyan commander who launched an offensive last year to capture … Continue Reading Commander threatens to target Turkish forces in Libya
UN rights office calls on Thailand to amend royal insult law
Lese majeste law law had been used against at least 35 activists, one as young as 16, in recent weeks amid anti-government protests. The United Nations human rights office has … Continue Reading UN rights office calls on Thailand to amend royal insult law
Nigeria recorded 3,600 rape cases during lockdown —UN
The United Nations on Tuesday expressed concerns over the spate of Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria, estimating that during the lockdown occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic, the country recorded over 3,600 … Continue Reading Nigeria recorded 3,600 rape cases during lockdown —UN
United Nations Calls For End To Attack On Peaceful Protesters In Nigeria
His call follows Tuesday’s massacre of young Nigerians protesting against police brutality across the country by thugs and security agents. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, has called for … Continue Reading United Nations Calls For End To Attack On Peaceful Protesters In Nigeria
