December 18, 2024 7:17 pm

Day: November 29, 2024

Lead, UN

Volker Türk Urges Protection of Minority Rights at UN Forum on Minority Issues

GENEVA – Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, called on states to protect minority rights and ensure fair representation during the 17th session of the UN Human Rights Council’s Forum on Minority Issues, held on November 28-29 in Geneva. “Minorities are a key part of the rich kaleidoscope that makes up our […]

Asia, International, Lead

International Criminal Court Seeks Arrest Warrant for Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing Over Rohingya Atrocities

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has announced that Prosecutor Karim Khan has formally applied for an arrest warrant for Myanmar’s Senior General and Acting President Min Aung Hlaing. The warrant relates to alleged crimes against humanity committed during the military’s campaign against the Rohingya population, described as one of the most severe humanitarian crises in […]

Americas, Lead

Biden’s Middle East Peace Plan Offers Fragile Hope Amid Transition

WASHINGTON – In the waning days of his administration, President Joe Biden is pursuing high-stakes diplomacy to foster peace in the Middle East. The Nov 27 ceasefire, brokered by Biden alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, aims to end the 14-month-long conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. If successful, it could mark the conclusion of one of […]

Nicolas Levrat Ashamed to Have to Pronounce “Such a Dark Opening Statement” on Minority Rights at UN Forum

Deepanwita Martin Nicolas Levrat Highlights Risks to Minority Rights at UN Forum on Minority Issues GENEVA – Nicolas Levrat, the UN Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues, delivered a stark warning about the erosion of human rights at the 17th UN Forum on Minority Issues, held in Geneva on November 28-29. In his speech, Levrat emphasized […]

International, Lead, Middle East, Pacific

Netanyahu Threatens ‘Intensive War’ as Ceasefire With Hezbollah Remains Fragile

BEIRUT, Lebanon – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Hezbollah of an “intensive war” if the fragile ceasefire in southern Lebanon is breached, raising tensions as both sides continue to test the limits of the truce brokered by the United States and France. The ceasefire, which began early on Nov 27, aims to end […]

Asia, International

Malaysia Faces Worst Flooding in a Decade: 3 Dead, Over 80,000 Displaced

KUALA LUMPUR – Severe flooding has claimed three lives and displaced more than 80,000 people across multiple Malaysian states, with officials warning that this monsoon season could bring the worst floods the country has seen in a decade. The National Disaster Command Centre reported on Nov 29 that 80,589 residents have been evacuated to 467 […]

India, International

Threat to Kill Modi, Woman Arrested

Mumbai Police arrested a woman who made a plant to assassinate Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modu. A call was made to the Mumbai Police claiming that a plan to assassinate Narendra Modi had been made. The police initially identified that the call was made by a 34-year-old woman. She was subsequently arrested. The authorities are […]

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