Americas
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USA: Shackling of aged and infirmed inmate, Mumia Abu-Jamal, ‘deplorable’ say UN rights experts
A group of UN human rights experts expressed serious concerns on Tuesday over the treatment and wellbeing of an African…
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UNICEF reports sharp rise in migrant children in Mexico
The number of migrant children reported in Mexico has increased sharply, jumping from 380 to nearly 3,500 since the beginning…
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La Soufrière volcano: UN launches $29 million appeal to support stricken island of Saint Vincent
The UN launched a $29.2 million global funding appeal on Monday to aid citizens of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines affected by the major eruptions spewing from La Soufrière volcano, pledging to remain a “steadfast partner”. The…
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World Food Programme reaches deal to supply food to 185,000 children in Venezuela
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has signed an agreement with the Government of Venezuela to begin operations to provide the…
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UN stands in deep solidarity with Saint Vincent after devastating volcanic eruptions
Following a series of powerful eruptions from La Soufrière volcano on the Caribbean island of Saint Vincent, the UN chief…
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UN to launch funding appeal for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines following volcano eruption
The UN is set to launch a funding appeal to support Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, where ongoing volcanic “explosions”…
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UN experts urge US to align anti-terrorism programme with international law
A so-called “Rewards for Justice” programme in the United States is violating the human rights of some of the individuals…
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Volcanic eruption leaves ‘entire population’ of Saint Vincent without clean water
Last week’s eruption of La Soufrière volcano in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, has left the entire population of the main…
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Guterres calls on US to lead global vaccination plan effort, climate action, welcoming Blinken to Headquarters
The Secretary-General welcomed a recommitted and re-engaged United States administration to United Nations Headquarters on Monday, albeit virtually, calling on it to…
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FROM THE FIELD: Costa Rica communities fight duel COVID and climate threat
Local communities in Costa Rica are working together to fight the challenging combination of the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change,…
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