UAE, UNESCO ink deal to establish ICSICH
The Centre, aimed at strengthening the efforts of the Emirate of Sharjah and the UAE in protecting and promoting intangible cultural heritage,
Antonio announces appoints new special adviser on Libya
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced the appointment of Stephanie Williams of the US as his special adviser on Libya…reports Asian Lite
On Indian food aid to Af, UN says humanitarian help should arrive ‘swiftly’
The UN wants humanitarian aid to arrive quickly anywhere where it is needed, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric has said when
UNRWA faces crisis in providing services
The UN estimates around 65 percent of them suffer from poverty, while 3 percent of them live in extreme poverty…reports Asian Lite
UAE affirms commitment to supporting peacekeeping ops
Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State, affirmed the UAE’s commitment to supporting the peacekeeping operations of the United Nations (UN)…reports Asian
UN-UAE Partnership celebrated at Expo 2020
The United Nations Hub at Expo 2020 Dubai today inaugurated the UN-UAE Partnership exhibit in celebration of the UAE’s 50th National Day…reports
UNHCR: 11,500 Nigerians forced to flee to Niger due to armed forced attacks
Armed banditry has been a primary security threat in Nigeria’s northern and central regions, leading to deaths and kidnappings in recent months…reports
UN: Displacements in northern Ethiopia up relief needs
The conflict in northern Ethiopia is increasing relief needs as it drives more people from their homes, causing a loss of livelihoods
UN extends mandate for international forces fighting piracy off coast of Somalia
The UN Security Council has renewed for an additional three months its authorisation for states and regional organisations cooperating with Somalia to
43 people dead, 46 villages burned, looted in Darfur
Sudan’s Darfur region has witnessed a civil war since 2003 during the rule of former President Omar al-Bashir, who was ousted on