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Grandi calls for more protection and funding for refugees
Filippo Grandi reported that for the first time in almost a decade, the number of refugees and others fleeing war, violence and persecution has decreased – from 123 million at…
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From battlefields to deserts: UN warns conflict is destroying ecosystems around the world
Impacts affect livelihoods and fuel displacement and continued instability. Additionally, they can persist even after fights have ended. In Sierra Leone, for example, “When the guns fell silent in 2002…
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World news in brief: Ukrainian energy targeted, nuclear test warning, rights violations in Nicaragua
This is the third large-scale combined strike in October against energy facilities in civilian areas, leading to significant power outages. At least two other civilians were killed – and 23…
Human Rights
Russia using ‘rule of fear’ to silence anti-war dissent, says UN independent human rights expert
Mariana Katzarova said in a new report to the UN General Assembly that over the past three years “thousands have been imprisoned on politically motivated charges, including treason, espionage, extremism and terrorism,…
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Russia uses ‘rule of fear’ to silence anti-war dissent, says independent UN human rights expert
Mariana Katzarova said in a new report at the United Nations General Assembly only in the last three years “Thousands of people have been imprisoned for political reasons, including treason,…
Defense
Russia modernizes the famous Dragunov sniper rifle
Production of the compact SVDS model intended for special forces has increased 13 times compared to last year. The Russian state concern Kalashnikov, the country's largest small arms manufacturer, has…
Institutions
EU bans tours to Russia
The new sanctions package, the 19th in a row, adopted by the European Council also includes a ban on organizing tours to Russia. The new sanctions have already been published…
Economy
Ukrainian businessman Rinat Akhmetov wants to buy one of Romania’s leading steel producers
The Libertu Galati steelworks, Romania’s largest steel producer, is at the center of a fierce takeover bid. The candidates include two of the most influential businessmen in Eastern Europe –…
Europe
Beware of Putin’s Moldovan lobbyists misusing religion in Brussels
In his hybrid war against the EU, Putin is using religion and holy diplomacy to undermine Moldova’s aspiration to EU membership At the United Nations and the Organisation for Security…
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Lives transformed: stories from 80 years of UN work around the world
The “Shared Lives, Shared Future” exhibition features stories from nearly 200 countries and reflects how the spirit and mission of the United Nations has evolved over time. From humanitarian aid…