Putting the final touches in preparation for the upcoming world anti-racism conference, the United Nations today signed an accord with the host country, South Africa, to outline legal responsibilities for the event. The host country agreement for the World Conference … read more
The crucial Yemeni port city of Hudaydah, which has been living under fire from pro-Government forces for weeks now, could be just “one airstrike away from an unstoppable epidemic”, said the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in the country on Sunday. … read more
The infringement of democratic rights and civil liberties in the Indian Ocean archipelago of the Comoros, ahead of a vote on constitutional reform, are a source of concern said United Nations chief António Guterres on Sunday. In a statement issued … read more
On the eve of Mali’s crucial presidential election, the United Nations Secretary-General said that despite clear security challenges, voters in the arid African nation of around 18 million, needed to ensure that the key poll was first and foremost “an important … read more
With key presidential elections in Mali just two days away, the top United Nations official there on Friday stressed that candidates must accept the results and ensure that the democratic process in Mali is “irreversible”. “It is necessary that everybody … read more