Guterres welcomes start of ceasefire between Government and ELN — Global Issues

Guterres welcomes start of ceasefire between Government and ELN — Global Issues

ByNews Polite

The six-month truce between the authorities and the largest remaining rebel group in the country followed 10 months of negotiations and marks the next step in an ongoing peace process. “By adhering to the ceasefire in good faith and with a clear commitment to alleviating the suffering of civilians, the…

Guterres welcomes start of ceasefire between Government and ELN — Global Issues

FAO raises alarm on escalating food crisis in Sudan — Global Issues

ByNews Polite

FAO said 20.3 million individuals in Sudan face severe hunger, a figure that has nearly doubled since last year. Projections indicate that 42 per cent of the population endures high levels of acute food insecurity, exacerbated by disruptions in the market and skyrocketing food prices, which hinder access to essential…

Guterres welcomes start of ceasefire between Government and ELN — Global Issues

UNRWA appeals for end to deadly clashes at Palestine refugee camp in Lebanon — Global Issues

ByNews Polite

The fighting between Palestinian armed groups at Ein El Helweh camp has also forced thousands to flee their homes that have been damaged. Ein El Helweh is one of 12 camps in Lebanon operated by the UN agency that assists Palestine refugees, UNRWA. It provides services to nearly 50,000 people….

National elections ‘extremely disconcerting’, say human rights experts — Global Issues

National elections ‘extremely disconcerting’, say human rights experts — Global Issues

ByNews Polite

Cambodians went to the polls on 23 July, amid shrinking civic and political space, including a ban on the main opposition party, media restrictions and harassment of perceived opponents of the ruling elite, UN Human Rights Council-appointed independent experts said. “As a result, the national elections were very unbalanced and…

Guterres welcomes start of ceasefire between Government and ELN — Global Issues

Time running out on election timeline for South Sudan, UN official warns — Global Issues

ByNews Polite

“With only 17 months remaining on the Roadmap timelines before elections in 2024, I repeat what I had said in an earlier press conference, that 2023 is a ‘make or break’ year,” Nicholas Haysom said. Mr. Haysom heads the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) which reported that “a race…

Guterres welcomes start of ceasefire between Government and ELN — Global Issues

Record crossings of perilous Darién Gap underscores need for safe migration pathways — Global Issues

ByNews Polite

Crossing the Darién jungle – on the border between Colombia and Panama – and its infamous and so-called Darién Gap, is an arduous undertaking, involving hikes over steep mountains, enduring torrential rain and fording swift rivers. Those on the move are also at risk of robbery and rape. The dangerous…

Guterres welcomes start of ceasefire between Government and ELN — Global Issues

UN Mission to monitor ceasefire with ELN rebel group — Global Issues

ByNews Polite

The truce with the ELN, the Spanish acronym for National Liberation Army, comes into effect on Thursday and will last for 180 days, according to media reports. The development follows nearly 10 months of negotiations and is part of the “total peace” policy of President Gustavo Petro, who took office…

UN agencies urge immediate action to avert deepening food crisis — Global Issues

UN agencies urge immediate action to avert deepening food crisis — Global Issues

ByNews Polite

During a three-day visit to the country, Qu Dongyu, Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO); Cindy McCain, Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP); and Alvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) witnessed the devastating effects of severe weather events and a…