UN atomic head warns of ‘extreme danger’ as six new countries look to acquire their own nukes
He said a nuclear arms race was his ‘worst fear’ There is concern that six new countries could develop their own nuclear weapons, according to the UN’s atomic agency. The head of the agency, Rafael Grossi, has expressed concern over talk of “friendly nuclear proliferation” in “a few important countries”. In six countries without nuclear […]
1 month ago
US blocks Palestinian President from attending UN meeting in New York
Palestinian president and 80 other Palestinian officials had their visas revoked Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has been blocked from attending the UN General Assembly in New York next month. According to the US State Department, Mahmoud and 80 other Palestinian officials have had their visas revoked, per the BBC. US Secretary Marco Rubio has criticised […]
9 months ago
Archie Battersbee dies age 12 as life support is withdrawn
A series of last-minute appeals were rejected this week Archie Battersbee has passed away after multiple attempts to postpone the withdrawal of his life support were rejected this week. His family have been spending their final hours with the 12-year-old after being told his life support would be withdrawn on Saturday morning. He passed away […]
4 years ago
Men and boys among alleged rape victims of Russian soldiers in Ukraine
The UN has urged more men to come forward Troubling reports from the United Nations illustrate cases of sexual violence against men and boys in Ukraine, a special representative has revealed. Since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, reports of war crimes have been plentiful, as heard in one instance where a Russian woman reportedly […]
4 years ago
Russia suspended from United Nations’ Human Rights Council following Ukraine invasion
The decision comes after the Ukrainian president revealed horrifying details of savagery and suffering to the UN Russia has been suspended from the United Nations’ Human Rights Council following its invasion of Ukraine. Ninety-three members of the UN General Assembly voted for the suspension, while 24 voted against it and 58 abstained on Thursday, Sky […]
4 years ago
Ukraine civilians had tongues cut out by Russian troops, Zelenskyy tells UN
Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed horrifying details of savagery and suffering Russian troops “cut out the tongues of civilians”, Ukraine’s president told the United Nations on Tuesday, where he also pointed out that the savagery was being inflicted by “a member of the United Nations Security Council”. Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the council that Russian troops had slit […]
4 years ago