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UN warns of 'unacceptable' level of violence against aid workers
And it warned that the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza is potentially fueling even higher numbers of such deaths this year.
Can nothing stop Netanyahu’s genocidal mission?
Israel must agree to a ceasefire immediately
Reject all forms of violence, UN urges Bangladesh
The UN has called on all parties in Bangladesh to reject all forms of violence and to ensure that human rights and the rule of law are fully respected
Let's fix the UN, before it is too late
The UN system demonstrates serious inadequacies.
Driving sustainable and inclusive growth for everyone
Turning potential into reality calls for decisive policy action to foster an enabling environment and to take the necessary steps forward, underpinned by greater commitment, collaboration, and regional cooperation.
Caught in the politics of aid, Syria is suffering
Death toll in Syria currently stands over 5,800 (as of 3:30 pm Bangladesh time, February 15). With every passing hour, chances of finding survivors are becoming slimmer.
The Dreamer and Doer
One of his finest strengths was his ability to communicate at all levels. He could comfortably address a roomful of diplomats, academics and policymakers, and not miss a beat when speaking to them about his dreams. He could mix with ordinary people from all walks of life, speak in their local dialects, and relate to their problems just as easily.
Why hasn’t the UN recognised the 1971 Bangladesh Genocide yet?
UN recognition of the 1971 East Pakistan genocide is not only important for the global body to regain its credibility and effectiveness, but also to expose a military institution which is seen as of strategic value to the West.
21 lakh people in Bangladesh practise open defecation: BBS
Over 21 lakh people in Bangladesh engage in open defecation in the absence of public toilets, raising the risk of health hazards via the transmission of a wide range of diseases, says a Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics report.
Yemen president appeals for ‘UN intervention’
Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi accuses the Iranian-allied Houthi on Saturday of staging a coup against him and appeals to the United Nations for “urgent intervention”, even as the United States evacuated its remaining forces
ICC should prosecute Islamic State for Iraq genocide, war crimes: UN
The United Nations human rights office said on Thursday that Islamic State fighters may have committed genocide against the minority Yazidi community in Iraq as well as crimes against humanity and war crimes against civilians including children.
Allow freedom of expression, UN tells Bangladesh
United Nations stresses need for all sides to engage in dialogue and asks Bangladesh authorities to allow for freedom of expression, for freedom of assembly and freedom of the media
Vatican backs force to stop IS 'genocide'
The Vatican's ambassador to the United Nations endorses military action against the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria -- an unusual move because the Vatican traditionally has opposed force in the region
Vatican backs using military force against IS
Vatican says force may be necessary to stop attacks on Christians and other Middle East minorities by Islamic State (IS) if no political solution is found.
UN reiterates call for dialogue
The UN has reiterated its call for political dialogue and de-escalation of tensions in Bangladesh.
Deadly attack hits UN base in Mali
A rocket attack on a United Nations base in northern Mali has killed a peacekeeper and two civilians.
Civil society, freedom of speech under attack in Bangladesh: UN
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein says he was deeply concerned at “measures that restrict freedom of expression and democratic space” in numerous countries including Bangladesh.
'Hundreds' of South Sudan boys seized
Hundreds of boys in South Sudan have been kidnapped and are forced to become child soldiers
20-party for int’l probe into ‘atrocities’
The BNP-led 20-party alliance calls for UN supervised international investigation into what it said extra-judicial killings, human rights violations and firebomb attacks in the country.