Category: Pacific

“I had frank and useful exchanges about what needed to be done to bring about an Afghanistan that is inclusive, abides by its human rights obligations and is a resolute partner in suppressing terrorism,” she said.  During her discussions, the Under-Secretary-General stressed the importance of ensuring that all Afghans – men, women, youth and religious and ethnic groups – can take… Read More

The Assembly agreed to defer action, which means the current ambassadors for the two countries will remain in place for the time being.   The de facto Taliban authorities in Afghanistan, as well as the military rulers in Myanmar, had sought to replace the envoys, who were appointed by democratically-elected governments that were deposed this year.  Adopted by consensus  The… Read More

The development follows media reports that a military vehicle slammed into demonstrators in the city of Yangon over the weekend, leaving an unknown number injured and at least five dead. Political motives In a statement on Monday, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet maintained that Ms. Suu Kyi’s guilty verdict was the result of a “sham trial”. “The… Read More

Launching a global fundraising winter campaign to help forcibly displaced families in Afghanistan and elsewhere to cope with the most life-threatening months of the year, UNHCR Spokesperson Babar Baloch described it as “a crisis of hunger and starvation”. “People don’t have enough to eat, and it’s very visible”.  As winter bites in Afghanistans, UNHCR is appealing for much more support amid acute and rising humanitarian needs… Read More

Humanitarian needs in the country have increased, the UN agency said, with all 34 provinces facing crisis or emergency levels of food insecurity.  ⏯️On the ground in #Afghanistan, working tirelessly to meet the most pressing needs of the Afghan people. WFP needs US$ 2.6 billion to ramp up our life-saving support to reach 24 million people in 2022. The task is mammoth but… Read More

Shahpirai, 30, is the sole provider for her husband and three children. “With my salary as a teacher, I could just afford to pay rent and buy food for my family, but not to seek treatment for my child”, she said. An upturn Her situation took a turn for the better last July, when while walking through her village she… Read More

Oggro Dairy is the first social enterprise dedicated to agriculture in Bangladesh. Founded in 2007 by Mr. Alam, the enterprise works with farmers across the country, producing a variety of agricultural products such as milk, potato, corn, and orchids. The aim is to create positive social impact for farmers, especially women and youth, offer fair pricing, high quality products to… Read More

Arman Abdolali, 25, is the second juvenile offender to be executed in the country this year.    OHCHR expressed serious concern that his case follows the pattern of child offenders being convicted after a flawed trial and on the basis of forced confessions.  “It is deeply alarming and shocking that his hanging went ahead, despite interventions by numerous parties on… Read More

Jeanine Plasschaert, Special Representative and Head of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) said clashes erupted in the weeks following the vote, with demonstrations and sit-ins escalating into violence and casualties reported. 🎥 | Briefing (As Delivered) by SRSG and head of UNAMI, Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, at the 8910th meeting of the UN Security Council on the situation concerning #Iraq, held… Read More

Since beginning a hunger strike, Ms. Zhan’s health has deteriorating rapidly, she is unable to walk, and her life is in danger, the rights experts said.   “Failure by the Chinese authorities to act swiftly and effectively could have fatal consequences for Zhang Zhan”, the Special Rapporteurs warned in a joint statement before calling for her immediate and unconditional release, along with medical treatment.  According to the UN experts, who are appointed by the Human Rights Council, the 38-year-old woman has been detained in Shanghai since… Read More