News headlines for “Foreign Policy — Projecting Power”, page 121
UN Special Envoy continues shuttle diplomacy on Syria
- UN News
The UN Special Envoy for Syria travelled to Jordan on Friday for discussions on the tumultuous events that have seen a new transitional authority take charge in Damascus in recent days, with more high-level meetings planned over the weekend.
Climate shocks, humanitarian crises and political division plague Central Africa
- UN News
Central African nations continue to grapple with multidimensional crises, including security threats, extreme weather events and geopolitical tensions, a senior UN official said on Friday, calling for renewed solidarity with nations in the region.
Taliban’s pursuit of ‘Islamic vision’ eroding freedoms in Afghanistan: Security Council
- UN News
The Taliban’s continued imposition of strict interpretations of Islamic law and Afghan culture has resulted in unprecedented restrictions on women and girls, the UN envoy for the country warned on Thursday.
Syria: UN chief calls for urgent de-escalation by Israeli forces, withdrawal from Golan buffer zone
- UN News
The UN Secretary-General has expressed concern over the hundreds of Israeli airstrikes against targets in Syria since the overthrow of the Assad regime, calling for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the demilitarized zone in the strategically important Golan.
The de facto authority in Syria is a designated terrorist group: What happens now?
- UN News
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an armed group designated as a terrorist organization by the UN Security Council, has emerged as the dominant force in Syria, following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime.
UN General Assembly demands Gaza ceasefire and hostage release, affirms ‘full support’ for UNRWA
- UN News
The General Assembly adopted two key resolutions on Wednesday night, demanding an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all hostages. It also reaffirmed its full support for the embattled UN agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA).
Gaza: ‘Devastation is absolutely staggering’, says senior WFP official
- UN News
Describing the level of devastation across the Gaza Strip as “absolutely staggering”, the Head of Emergency Communications for the World Food Programme (WFP) has told UN News in an interview that civilians are desperate for lifesaving aid and there’s a growing risk of widespread famine.
Syria: Prioritise search for the missing, justice for victims
- UN News
The international community owes it to the Syrian people “to listen, to act and to work tirelessly” so the crimes of the deposed Assad regime can never happen again, the top UN envoy for the country said on Thursday.
Guterres upholds UN commitment to a smooth and inclusive transition in Syria
- UN News
Secretary-General António Guterres said the UN is “totally committed” to supporting a smooth transition of power in Syria through an inclusive political process that guarantees full respect of minority rights.
Diplomatic engagement still the key to peace in Yemen: UN envoy
- UN News
Peace is possible in Yemen, and continued support from the international community is essential to achieve it, the UN Special Envoy for the country told the Security Council on Wednesday.
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