The UN invites itself into the controversy over the forced kiss in Spain

2023-08-28 20:07:59 On Monday, the spokesperson for the UN Secretary General expressed regret over the persistence of “sexism” in sport. He called on the Spanish authorities to respond to the forced kiss that the head of the Spanish football federation gave on the cheek of the player Jenni Hermoso, “with respect for the rights of … Read more

France, candidate for a medal, eliminated in the first round of the World Cup: “I’m ashamed”

2023-08-27 21:58:30 Slapped on Friday by Canada (95-65), the Blues did not return the slap and saw the Latvians, who were participating in their first World Cup, pass in front for the first time in the match 37 seconds from time. They experienced their biggest disappointment since Vincent Collet took the reins in 2009, even … Read more

Supporting Victims and Survivors of Terrorism: UN Secretary-General Calls for Change Towards a Brighter Future

2023-08-22 00:41:00 UN Secretary-General calls for support for victims and survivors of terrorism United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday (21 August) called on the international community to support victims and survivors of terrorism and build on their experiences to create change towards a better future. >> The UN calls for an integrated approach to … Read more

In Niger the junta asks for the postponement of a visit by ECOWAS, AU and the UN

2023-08-08 20:33:23 Published on : 08/08/2023 – 22:33 Less than 48 hours from the new summit of ECOWAS heads of state in Abuja, Nigeria, the Nigerien junta is seeking to strengthen its positions. She appointed a civilian prime minister, met unions and Nigerian politicians. At the same time, she asked for a postponement of the … Read more

Kenya Announces Willingness to Lead Multinational Force in Haiti to Restore Stability and Combat Violence

2023-07-30 10:19:20 The Kenya announced on Saturday 29 July that he was ready to lead a multinational force in Haiti and to deploy 1,000 police officers to the Caribbean country torn apart by violence. “Kenya has agreed to positively consider taking the lead of a multinational force in Haiti. Kenya agrees to deploy a contingent … Read more

Ongoing War in Sudan: Updates and Analysis on the Deadly Conflict

2023-07-21 18:16:27 Three months of war and no end in sight in Sudan. The deadly conflict between the regular army of General Abdel Fattah al-Burhane and the paramilitaries of Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of General Mohamed Hamdane Daglo persists in the capital Khartoum and in the Darfur region, in the west of the country, despite … Read more

“Everyone is looking for their mother, brother or son”

2023-07-21 18:16:27 The fratricidal war in Sudan, opposing the regular army to a paramilitary group, entered its fourth month, mid-July, when several million people fled the country. This week, the UN led a mission to neighboring Chad, calling for international solidarity in this time of extreme emergency. Published on : 21/07/2023 – 20:16Modified : 21/07/2023 … Read more

UN Passes Pakistan’s Draft Resolution on Religious Hatred: Controversy Surrounds Freedom of Expression

2023-07-12 11:47:51 Pakistan’s draft resolution on religious hatred was passed by the UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday 12 July. A vote by 28 votes for, seven abstentions and 12 against. Unsurprisingly, France, Germany, the United States and Great Britain voted against it, believing that it endangered freedom of expression. This text proposed by Pakistan … Read more