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[ ] Thousands of people across the Southeast Asian country were reportedly killed during the so-called war on drugs which was promoted by the last Filipino administration. But now a more compassionate and less punitive approach is being taken from…

[ ] James Swan, head of the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) briefed ambassadors noting that the Somali government is prioritising security and combating Al-Shabaab fighters on many fronts. “For its part, Al-Shabaab remains determined to continue terrorist attacks…

[ ] In a statement issued by his Spokesperson on Monday, António Guterres conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families, the people and Government of Russia, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. Gunmen using automatic weapons reportedly opened fire inside…

[ ] This is significant progress compared to the 2018 figure of just six per cent, or less than half a billion people, when the ambitious target to eliminate all trans fat from the global food supply by the end…

[ ] According to the latest UN-partnered IPC report on hunger levels, 96 per cent of the population – some 2.15 million people – face acute food insecurity at “crisis” level or higher. That’s level three of the Integrated Food…

[ ] Germany’s State Secretary and Special Envoy on International Climate Action Jennifer Morgan. Credit: X by Alison Kentish (antigua & barbuda) Tuesday, June 25, 2024 Inter Press Service ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, Jun 25 (IPS) – Germany’s State Secretary and Special…

[ ] Opinion by Azza Karam (new york) Tuesday, June 25, 2024 Inter Press Service NEW YORK, Jun 25 (IPS) – In Part 1, I outlined how our shared existence is challenged not only by simultaneous crisis, but also by the…

[ ] The Southeast Asian country has been identified as one of many trouble spots for online child abuse on the internet, a phenomenon which has grown because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cheng Veniles works with law enforcement, prosecution and…

[ ] In a plea for political and financial support from Member States, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini underscored that the agency was “staggering under the weight of relentless attacks in Gaza”, after nearly nine months of intense Israeli bombardment and…

[ ] by Thalif Deen (united nations) Monday, June 24, 2024 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Jun 24 (IPS) – Perhaps two of the biggest misnomers in military jargon are “small arms” and “light weapons” which are the primary weapons of…