Global Issues
News headlines for “Arms Control”, page 12
World News in Brief: Airstrikes in Lebanon, hope in CAR, a call to ban lead-based paints
- UN News
The Security Council on Friday welcomed Lebanese Government efforts to exercise full national sovereignty through the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), as the UN warned that peacekeepers are continuing to find unauthorised weapons caches in the south.
Haiti is under a UN arms embargo: So why are 500,000 illegal weapons in circulation?
- UN News
Up to 500,000 illegal weapons ranging from handguns to battlefield-grade semi-automatic rifles are thought to be in the hands of gangs in Haiti, even though the Caribbean country has been under a UN arms embargo for the last three years.
They Have Known Nothing but War—The Plight of Syria’s Out-of-School Children
- Inter Press Service
IDLIB, Syria, October 16 (IPS) - The war has deprived thousands of Syrian children of their right to education, especially displaced children in makeshift camps. Amidst difficult economic conditions and the inability of many families to afford educational costs, the future of these children is under threat.
The Inescapable Reality the Israelis Must Face
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, October 16 (IPS) - The ceasefire agreement and the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are only the first steps on the long and treacherous road that could end the calamitous, decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In my recent article, “A Rare Alignment: The World Stands Ready, Are the Palestinians?”
UN condemns Madagascar military takeover, urges return to constitutional order
- UN News
The UN has condemned Madagascar’s military takeover, calling for the immediate restoration of constitutional order following last week’s ouster of President Andry Rajoelina.
Funding crisis forces deep cuts to UN peacekeeping missions
- UN News
A severe funding shortfall is threatening to cripple UN peacekeeping operations worldwide, with the Organization warning that it will have to scale back patrols, close field offices and repatriate thousands of ‘blue helmets’ due to delayed payments from Member States.
UN welcomes Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire
- UN News
The United Nations called on Thursday for Afghanistan and Pakistan to permanently end recent deadly hostilities and protect civilians.
With Ceasefire in Effect, Tonnes of Aid will be Delivered into Gaza
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, October 15 (IPS) - After two years of conflict with Israel, Hamas has released the remaining 20 living hostages, while Israel has freed 250 Palestinian prisoners and over 1,700 detainees who have since returned to Gaza. Following a ceasefire agreement which took effect on October 10, Israeli forces are set to withdraw from designated areas within the Gaza Strip as humanitarian organizations mobilize to assist Palestinians in urgent need.
Israel restricts Gaza aid, saying Hamas must do more to return deceased hostages
- UN News
Israel announced late on Tuesday that it will limit the flow of aid to Gaza, accusing Hamas of breaching the ceasefire agreement by returning only four of the bodies of deceased hostages so far.
UN envoy warns Libya’s transition at risk amid stalled political roadmap
- UN News
The UN’s top envoy for Libya warned on Tuesday that the country’s long-delayed political transition will stay on hold unless rival institutions swiftly resolve differences over election laws and key appointments.
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