The UN human rights body has urged the authorities in Bangladesh to carry out “prompt, independent,…
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UN urges ‘restraint’ in Bangladesh’s post-presidential election violence
The United Nations said on Monday that it is aware of violent incidents and reports of…
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s Message on New Year
Dear fellow citizens of the world, I wish you a happy, peaceful and prosperous new year.…
Assam’s National Register of Citizens risks stirring tensions and potential humanitarian crisis, UN experts warn .
UN experts expressed today deep concern that the impending deadline in the Indian state of Assam…
UN Secretary General calle on all stakeholders to ensure an environment free of violence, intimidation and coercion before, during and after the general election in Bangladesh.
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called on all stakeholders to ensure an environment free…
Bangladesh Celebrates Human Rights Day by Organizing Short Film Festival
The United Nations in Bangladesh in association with Dhaka University Film Society (DUFS), with support from…
70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Statement by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet , On 10 December, we mark…
The United Nations General Assembly rejects US-drafted resolution to condemn Hamas
The United Nations General Assembly has rejected a United States-sponsored resolution seeking to condemn Hamas, the…
UNICEF welcomes Bangladesh statement that Rohingya will not be forced to leave
Hundreds of thousands of Muslim Rohingya have fled Myanmar for Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar camps since late…
UN ‘stands ready’ to support Haiti after earthquake hits northern coast – Secretary-General António Guterres.
The Secretary-General is saddened to learn of the tragic loss of life and injuries caused by…
The United Nations court issues interim order to US to lift some Iran sanctions
The United Nations’ top court has issued an interim order that requests the United States to…
Bangladesh Prime Minister in UN insists on the immediate and effective implementation of a UN agreement with Myanmar over the Rohingya crisis.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today insisted immediate and effective implementation of a UN agreement with…
Pressure must be mounted and maintained on Myanmar to take back their nationals, guaranteeing their rights, said Bangladesh Foreign State Minister in UN.
Bangladesh has said Myanmar must take concrete steps in areas of core concerns of Rohingyas in order…
UN General Assembly 2018: Key issues Rohingya , Syria , UNRWA , Iran and North Korea
The Rohingya UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called last month for Myanmar to be held accountable for…
More than 30,000 displaced in Syria’s Idlib after recent Regime: UN
More than 30,000 people have so far fled their homes in northwest Syria since Syrian government…
A Substantial progress in key areas must to resolve Rohingya crisis: The United Nations
The United Nations has said a substantial progress remains urgently needed in three key areas including…
Serious rights violations are continuing in Burundi, including summary executions and hate speech at the highest level of government, say UN investigators.
In their second report on the deteriorating human rights situation in the Great Lakes country, the…
United Nations Special Envoy for Syria is ready to go to Idlib’ to help ensure civilian safety amid rising fears of government offensive.
A massive military escalation by the Government of Syria to retake Idlib risks a “worst case…
Myanmar military leaders should be prosecuted for genocide against Rohingya Muslims , say Investigators working for the U.N.’s top human rights body.
Investigators working for the U.N.’s top human rights body said Monday that Myanmar military leaders should…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges protection of indigenous peoples’ rights during migration.
Marking the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, UN Secretary-General António Guterres put a spotlight…