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Chairman of the Truth Commission Resigns – Again

Chairman of the Truth Commission for the Sami people Anders Lidén has requested to be discharged. I have thought about it for a long time and felt that the cooperation has not worked so well with me as chairman, says Lidén to TT.

Chairman of the Truth Commission Resigns – Again

Kristersson criticizes the UN Secretary-General

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) criticizes the UN chief and his trip to Russia. It has created great disappointment in Ukraine, he says.

Kristersson criticizes the UN Secretary-General

UN Warns Israel Against Stopping UNRWA's Work

The UN Security Council unites in sharp criticism of Israel's decision to ban the refugee organization UNRWA's work with Palestinian refugees. .

UN Warns Israel Against Stopping UNRWA's Work

The Political Scientist: "UNRWA is an Easy Punching Bag"

The announcement that the UN's aid organization for Palestine refugees, Unrwa, is banned in Israel was expected – and can have enormous consequences, according to Middle East expert Anders Persson. But my feeling is that the last word has not been said yet, he says.

The Political Scientist: "UNRWA is an Easy Punching Bag"

Israel stops UNRWA with new laws

Israel's parliament has voted through new legislation that prevents Unrwa, the UN's aid organization for Palestine refugees, from operating in the country. .

Israel stops UNRWA with new laws

UN warns: We are miles away from the climate goals

The levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached record levels in 2023, warns the UN. .

UN warns: We are miles away from the climate goals

Norway's Prime Minister: The Gaza War is Barbarism

Norway's Prime Minister directs sharp criticism towards Israel's warfare in Gaza. .

Norway's Prime Minister: The Gaza War is Barbarism

Attack on Beirut after new evacuation order

Israel has carried out several air strikes against southern Beirut on Friday evening, according to Lebanese media. Just before the attack at 21:00, the residents of the designated areas were urged to evacuate immediately.

Attack on Beirut after new evacuation order

UN: More women die in the world's conflicts

The number of civilians killed in armed conflicts increased dramatically in 2023 compared to the previous year. Moreover, the proportion of killed women increased.

UN: More women die in the world's conflicts

Emissions are increasing – but maybe for the last time

What countries say they will do to reduce emissions is one thing. What they actually do is something entirely different, notes the UN in an important report.

Emissions are increasing – but maybe for the last time

One Billion Dollars Pledged to Lebanon

A support conference in Paris for crisis-stricken Lebanon has gathered promises of a billion dollars – nearly eleven billion kronor. The message from the French Foreign Ministry implies necessary help to Lebanon's afflicted.

One Billion Dollars Pledged to Lebanon

Allegations: Ukrainian prisoners of war have been executed

Russian forces have executed four Ukrainian prisoners of war in the Donetsk region, according to Ukraine's Prosecutor General. .

Allegations: Ukrainian prisoners of war have been executed

The Motive Determines if Evacuations in Gaza Constitute a Crime

Thousands of Palestinians are being evacuated from their homes in northern Gaza, according to Israel's order, which the military claims is to protect civilians. However, the evacuations can also be seen as mass deportations.

The Motive Determines if Evacuations in Gaza Constitute a Crime

Thousands forced to leave their homes in northern Gaza

Israel continues the fierce battles in northern Gaza and orders thousands of Palestinians to leave the area. "They live from hour to hour and fear death every second" writes UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini about the people there.

Thousands forced to leave their homes in northern Gaza

Ukraine: Russian Advance at Tchasiv Yar

Several people, including a child, have been killed in new Russian attacks on eastern Ukraine. Russian forces are making advances near the strategically important city of Tchasiv Yar.

Ukraine: Russian Advance at Tchasiv Yar

South Korea may send weapons to Ukraine

South Korea may consider providing Ukraine with weapons, in response to reports that North Korea has decided to send thousands of soldiers to Russia to assist Moscow in the Ukraine war. .

South Korea may send weapons to Ukraine

The Alarm: Unrwa Near Breaking Point in Gaza

The UN's Palestine agency is "very close" to a possible breaking point – at the same time as the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorates day by day. After the US's threat to withdraw military support, Israel is now reporting that supplies have arrived for those in distress in northern Gaza.

The Alarm: Unrwa Near Breaking Point in Gaza

Iran urges UN to intervene against Israel

The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's diplomatic charm offensive through the Middle East continues – with both threats and promises. On Tuesday evening, he warned of a "decisive" response from Tehran if Israel attacks Iran.

Iran urges UN to intervene against Israel

USA threatens to withdraw military support to Israel

The USA is urging Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza within 30 days – otherwise, the military support to the country may be affected. .

USA threatens to withdraw military support to Israel

UN demands investigation into attack on northern Lebanon

The UN demands an immediate, independent, and thorough investigation of Monday's attack on northern Lebanon. A majority of the victims are reported to have been women and children.

UN demands investigation into attack on northern Lebanon

Trio shares economy prize: "A real shock"

A trio is awarded this year's economics prize in memory of Alfred Nobel. Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A Robinson have asked themselves why some countries are poor and others rich.

Trio shares economy prize: "A real shock"

Guterres condemns Israeli military operation in UN base

Israeli tanks rolled into an area held by the UN's peacekeeping forces in Lebanon. The UN calls the operation "a shocking violation".

Guterres condemns Israeli military operation in UN base

USA: Hezbollah must not stand in the way

Lebanon cannot allow Iran and Hezbollah to stand in the way of the country's security, emphasizes USA's Foreign Minister Antony Blinken in a conversation with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati. .

USA: Hezbollah must not stand in the way

Multiple deaths in unrest in South Sudan

At least 24 people have been killed in clashes in South Sudan during the week, the UN warns. It is primarily civilians who have lost their lives when the rebel group National Salvation Front (NSF) and government-loyal forces have clashed.

Multiple deaths in unrest in South Sudan