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UN peacekeepers, a global movement with nearly eight decades

Published on: May 29, 2024
16:04

United Nations, May 29 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations is commemorating International Day of UN Peacekeepers on Wednesday, a date that acknowledges the contributions of military, police, and civilian peacekeepers and the enormous risks they have faced for nearly eight decades.

UN chief urges the end to horror, suffering of civilians in Gaza

Published on: May 28, 2024
14:54

United Nations, May 28 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General (UNSG) Antonio Guterres urged on Tuesday the end of horror and suffering of civilians in Gaza, as he reaffirmed his condemnation of Israeli air strikes on Rafah.

UN reports over 33 000 civilians killed in armed conflicts in 2023

Published on: May 22, 2024
14:12

United Nations, May 22 (Prensa Latina) More than 33 000 civilians have been killed in armed conflicts in 2023 although the figure could probably be higher, according to statistics released today by the United Nations (UN).

UN calls for Israel to provide more access, respect for civilians

Published on: May 21, 2024
17:48

United Nations, May 21 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations (UN) on Tuesday called on Israel to provide more access for vital aid in Gaza, warning that the offensive in Rafah hinders the entry of supplies and worsens living conditions.

UN meets with non-legitimate Taliban authorities

Published on: May 21, 2024
15:16

United Nations, May 21 (Prensa Latina) The UN confirmed on Tuesday recent talks with the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan despite the fact that the agency does not recognize their de facto Government.

Russia is disappointed by UN Security Council vote

Published on: May 21, 2024
10:49

Moscow, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Russia is disappointed by the vote at the United Nations Security Council on the Russian-Chinese resolution on the non-deployment of weapons in space, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday.

Condolences from UN on death of Iranian President

Published on: May 20, 2024
14:44

United Nations, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The UN Secretary General, António Guterres, today lamented the death of Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a plane crash.

Cuba urges resolution of conflicts and wars in the world

Published on: May 16, 2024
14:51

Havana, May 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Anayansi Rodríguez Camejo today urged the resolution of conflicts and wars that claim thousands of lives, on the occasion of the International Day for Coexistence in Peace.

Guterres spurs to stop escalation in Rafah due to humanitarian impact

Published on: May 14, 2024
22:00

United Nations, May 14 (Prensa Latina) United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) Antonio Guterres spurred on Tuesday to a halt to the military escalation in/around Rafah, warning of its impact on humanitarian access in the southern Gaza governorate.

Port-au-Prince hoods are increasingly vulnerable, UN warns

Published on: May 13, 2024
16:34

United Nations, May 13 (Prensa Latina) Coordinated attacks over several neighborhoods in Haiti´s capital worsen the extremely vulnerable situation of Haitians, the United Nations (UN) warned on Monday.

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