Europe
Human trafficking: deal on new EU rules
Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional deal to revise rules on preventing and combating human trafficking on Tuesday.
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Malta begins its OSCE Chairpersonship with a vision for strengthening resilience and enhancing security
VIENNA, 25 January 2024 – The OSCE Chair-in-Office, Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade of Malta Ian Borg, presented the country’s vision for its 2024 Chairpersonship at the...
Europe
Decisive Actions Needed in the EU to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals by 2030: ESDR Report
PARIS, FRANCE, 25 January 2024 - The Europe Sustainable Development Report 2023/24 (ESDR), a new report released today produced by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) in collaboration with...
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Concerns Raised by Former Polish Prime Minister about Detention of Politicians and Threats to Democracy in Poland
Former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has raised concerns about the recent detention of politicians from the Law and Justice party, Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik, labelling them as "victims...
United Nations
Ukraine: Civilian casualties mount as war enters second winter
The Monitoring Mission stated that the casualty figure represents deaths verified according to its methodology, cautioning that the actual figure may be significantly higher given the challenges and time required...
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EU Embraces Appointment of María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar as UN Personal Envoy on Cyprus
The European Union has expressed its support for the recent appointment of María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar, the former Foreign Minister of Colombia, as the new Personal Envoy of the UN...
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In Russia, Jehovah’s Witnesses are the most persecuted religion, with 127 prisoners as of January 1, 2024
As of January 1, 2024, 127 Jehovah’s Witnesses were in prison in Russia for practising their faith in private homes, according to the last update of the database of religious...
International
Security Council adopts key resolution on Gaza crisis
The Security Council has adopted a resolution on Gaza crisis, among other points, demands immediate, safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance
Europe
Deal on new EU rules to reduce road transport emissions
Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on new rules to reduce road transport emissions for passenger cars, vans, buses, trucks and trailers.
Human Rights
Ukraine: Türk calls on Russia to silence the guns in appeal for ‘a just peace’
Since the onset of the invasion the UN human rights office (OHCHR) has meticulously monitored the situation. As of December 4, there have been over 10,000 civilian deaths, including 560...