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Congo accuses Rwanda of "declaration of war"

Congo accuses Rwanda of "declaration of war"

Sun 26 Jan 2025 14:05 CET

The Democratic Republic of the Congo accuses neighboring country Rwanda of having declared war. The accusation comes at a meeting in the UN Security Council and after Kinshasa broke off diplomatic relations with Kigali

The Democratic Republic of the Congo takes a seat on the Security Council

The Democratic Republic of the Congo takes a seat on the Security Council

Sun 26 Jan 2025 01:31 CET

The UN Security Council meets as early as Sunday about the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The meeting is being brought forward a day due to the acute situation in the country

The UN warns of a large-scale war in the Congo region

The UN warns of a large-scale war in the Congo region

Fri 24 Jan 2025 18:03 CET

Conflicts between the military of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the rebel group M23, which is supported by the neighboring country Rwanda, are intensifying. The UN chief is warning that the conflict could lead to a regional war

UN: Civilians in Colombia must be protected

UN: Civilians in Colombia must be protected

Wed 22 Jan 2025 03:22 CET

Colombia's civilian population must be protected, urges UN Secretary-General António Guterres, since over 100 people have been killed and 20,000 forced to flee in clashes between armed rebel groups. Colombia's government wants to apprehend over 30 leading figures within the rebel group ELN

Accuses Israel of Overstepping – Hezbollah Warns

Accuses Israel of Overstepping – Hezbollah Warns

Sat 18 Jan 2025 13:52 CET

Israel must leave southern Lebanon within eight days, emphasizes Lebanon's new president, who is pressured by Hezbollah. The Lebanese parties accuse the Israeli forces of violating the ceasefire agreement many times

UN: 100 weapons caches found in Lebanon

UN: 100 weapons caches found in Lebanon

Fri 17 Jan 2025 14:18 CET

The UN chief warns of humanity's evil deeds

The UN chief warns of humanity's evil deeds

Thu 16 Jan 2025 05:30 CET

Pandora's box of evil has been opened. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres compares the global situation to a terrifying story from Greek mythology when he foresees the challenges of 2025

Ceasefire Welcomed - with Demands for Increased Emergency Aid

Ceasefire Welcomed - with Demands for Increased Emergency Aid

Wed 15 Jan 2025 20:53 CET

The announcement of an agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza is welcomed, but emergency aid must immediately reach the civilians who have been affected. The International Red Cross Committee is ready to assist when hostages are released and in humanitarian efforts

Israel rejects Finnish candidate in peace process

Israel rejects Finnish candidate in peace process

Tue 7 Jan 2025 08:33 CET

Finland's former Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto (The Green Party) seems to be running into trouble regarding a potential top job within the UN.

After Airport Attack in Yemen: Drone Against Israel

After Airport Attack in Yemen: Drone Against Israel

Fri 27 Dec 2024 01:03 CET

The Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen claims to have fired a missile at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel – a day after Israel carried out raids against the airport in Sanaa in Yemen. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemns what he calls an "escalation" of the conflict

Iran condemns Israel for admission

Iran condemns Israel for admission

Wed 25 Dec 2024 00:31 CET

Elinor Hammarskjöld in a high post at the UN

Elinor Hammarskjöld in a high post at the UN

Mon 23 Dec 2024 16:27 CET

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs' Chief Legal Officer Elinor Hammarskjöld has been appointed as Under-Secretary-General and Chief Legal Officer in the UN.

UN Chief: A Flame of Hope in Syria

UN Chief: A Flame of Hope in Syria

Thu 19 Dec 2024 19:22 CET

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a passionate speech about the necessity of supporting Syria after the fall of the Assad regime. There is a flame of hope, said Guterres as he addressed the UN Security Council

The UN base on Syria: A historic opportunity

The UN base on Syria: A historic opportunity

Sun 8 Dec 2024 09:57 CET

Several countries welcome the fall of the al-Assad regime. Iran urges the international community to let the Syrians decide their future without "foreign interference"

Almost 50,000 displaced in northwestern Syria

Almost 50,000 displaced in northwestern Syria

Tue 3 Dec 2024 01:04 CET

Almost 50,000 people have recently been displaced in Idlib and northern Aleppo in Syria, announces the UN's disaster relief organization, Ocha. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres is concerned about the situation

Israel urges people in southern Gaza to evacuate

Israel urges people in southern Gaza to evacuate

Mon 2 Dec 2024 14:02 CET

Israel's military is urging people in certain areas in southern Gaza to evacuate, as they accuse Palestinian militants of firing rockets from there.

Climate Agreement Reached Tonight – "Mountain of Work Left"

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Climate Agreement Reached Tonight – "Mountain of Work Left"

Sat 23 Nov 2024 11:34 CET

The Climate Summit COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, has agreed on an agreement. Rich countries will pay 300 billion dollars per year to climate efforts in poorer countries – but many had hoped for much more

Assignments: EU wants to invest this much in climate

Assignments: EU wants to invest this much in climate

Wed 20 Nov 2024 08:56 CET

The clock is ticking for the negotiations at the UN climate summit in Baku, without any major public breakthroughs.

Crack in G20 Meeting Already Before Opening

Crack in G20 Meeting Already Before Opening

Mon 18 Nov 2024 15:49 CET

World leaders arrived at the G20 countries' summit in Brazil, which began with informal talks. But the meeting in Rio de Janeiro was hit by a setback even before the formal start, as Argentina chose to boycott the initiative against global hunger that the host country had hoped for

Deadlock in Baku – can this be the breakthrough?

Deadlock in Baku – can this be the breakthrough?

Mon 18 Nov 2024 11:32 CET

The discussions at the climate meeting in Baku in Azerbaijan are progressing slowly. Now, hope is being turned to the other side of the planet, where another top meeting can function as a catalyst

UN: Food to Northern Gaza Stopped by Israel

UN: Food to Northern Gaza Stopped by Israel

Thu 14 Nov 2024 17:43 CET

Norway: Limit arms exports to Israel

Norway: Limit arms exports to Israel

Sat 9 Nov 2024 16:31 CET

Kristersson criticizes the UN Secretary-General

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Kristersson criticizes the UN Secretary-General

Wed 30 Oct 2024 19:32 CET

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

Protest letter from the UN chief to Netanyahu

Protest letter from the UN chief to Netanyahu

Tue 29 Oct 2024 17:14 CET

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres is protesting in a letter to Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against the new laws that can prevent UNRWA from helping Palestinian refugees.