UN chief calls for inclusive elections in Bangladesh
In a statement issued by his deputy spokesperson late on Monday (New York time), the UN chief also called for full respect of the...
New political era in Bangladesh provides ‘historic opportunity’ for reform
Volker Türk also stressed the need for accountability for rights violations and violence connected to anti-government protests that rocked the country in recent weeks,...
Widespread floods and uptick in fighting deepen humanitarian crisis in Myanmar
Overflowing rivers have submerged towns and villages, impacting nearly 400,000 people, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported.Critical infrastructure has...
Tears and embraces as murderous 30-year family feud comes to an end in the...
For many years, the western part of Mindanao has been the focus of an armed separatist struggle between the Philippines government and various Muslim...
Millions impacted by ‘catastrophic and massive floods’ in Bangladesh
The destruction has prompted the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) to rush humanitarian relief items from its stockpiles in the country to help those in need.Over...
Afghanistan: No future without women’s participation
These were just some of the chilling observations and testimony from Afghan women, together with supporters from around the world, who convened at UN...
