United Nations

  • Sep 5, 2018
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Myanmar will face more Western sanctions

A UN report on the Rohingya crisis is increasing pressure on Naypyidaw, while a key US report is imminent

Myanmar
  • Sep 3, 2018
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Morales moves stoke Guatemala corruption tensions

Friday’s measures were far from subtle and will be viewed as a desperate attempt by Morales to evade justice

Guatemala
  • Aug 28, 2018
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China would impede strong UN action on Myanmar

US-led sanctions may ultimately be the toughest response to the Myanmar military’s alleged abuses against the Rohingya

Myanmar
  • Aug 21, 2018
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Drugs report paints gloomy global picture

The latest UN drugs report points to minimal progress in achieving international targets on production, traffic and use

International
  • Aug 14, 2018
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Firms working in Israel face pressure on Palestinians

Despite US policy shifts, international companies see new moral and legal hazards

Israel
  • Aug 9, 2018
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Chile's Bachelet to take on top UN human rights post

The former president is set to become the new UN high commissioner for human rights

United Nations
  • Jun 22, 2018
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UN report claims extra-judicial killings in Venezuela

A new report says security forces enjoy impunity in hundreds of killings under the guise of law enforcement

Venezuela
  • Jun 8, 2018
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Compromise may undermine UN peace and security reform

The UN's Fifth Committee is currently debating whether to give financial backing to major peace and security reforms

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