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Act to stop rising incitement against Rohingyas, others: UN to Myanmar
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has urged the Myanmar government to take action to address the escalating prejudice and incitement against Rohingya Muslims and other minority communities.
UN chief issues 7-point 'call to action' on human rights
The head of the United Nations issued a "call to action" on Monday to countries, businesses and all people to help renew and revive human rights across the globe, laying out a seven-point plan amid concerns about climate change, conflict and repression.
Working to make Bangla UN’s official language: Info Minister
The government is working to register Bangla as one of the official languages of the United Nations (UN), Information Minister Hasan Mahmud said Friday.
UN: Warring parties in Yemen agree on major prisoner trade
Yemen's warring sides have agreed to implement a long-delayed and major prisoner swap, the United Nations said on Sunday, in a sign that talks to end the disastrous war between the country's internationally recognized government and its Houthi rebels could be making progress.
US Mideast plan out of internationally agreed parameters: EU members of Security Council
The newly released US Middle East peace plan departs from internationally agreed parameters concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, said the four EU members of the UN Security Council -- Belgium, Estonia, France and Germany -- plus Poland, which has just left the council.
China reaffirms support for Palestinian cause in wake of US Mideast plan
A Chinese envoy on Tuesday reiterated China's firm support for the Palestinian people's just cause to restore their legitimate national rights, in the wake of the unveiling of a controversial US Middle East peace plan.
UN report: Chilling details of Libya migrant center strike
The United Nations revealed on Monday chilling new details about an airstrike that smashed into a migrant detention center in Libya, killing at least 50 people.
Genocide in Myanmar: ICJ to deliver order Thursday
The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, will deliver its order on the request for the indication of provisional measures made by The Gambia in the case concerning the Genocide Convention against Myanmar.
Cosmos Foundation welcomes on board Dr Danilo Turk
The Cosmos Foundation has announced the appointment to the membership of its Advisory Board of Dr Danilo Turk, former President of the Republic of Slovenia.
UN voices concern over closure of oil ports in Libya
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Saturday expressed concern over closure of oil ports in eastern Libya by tribal leaders.