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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Geneva, Switzerland, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 136 stories have been published about Geneva, Switzerland which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Geneva, Switzerland, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 136 stories have been published about Geneva, Switzerland which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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Antonio Guterres · SahelMozambique president: 48% of terror victims last year were African. Many speakers said they were deeply concerned by terror groups' operations in the Sahel. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres: "The situation in Africa is especially concerning"
UN hears Africa, its Sahel region, are new terrorism targets
Coverage: 10 sources
Europe · TripoliEuropean Union backing for Libyan authorities that stop and detain migrants means the bloc has "aided and abetted" the commission of rights violations against migrants, an investigator for a U.N. mission said on Monday.
U.N. rights mission blasts EU on Libya migrant abuses
52% Left coverage: 25 sources
Europe · Hong KongHong Kong supporters of a tough national security law imposed by China’s ruling Communist Party have set their sights on a United Nations session, drawing concern from rights advocates. The law, which critics say Hong Kong authorities have used to crush dissent following massive 2019 protests, has been a focus at the U.N. Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights’ two-day hearing on China that concludes Thursday in Geneva.
Hong Kong sees more pro-Beijing voices at UN rights review
59% Center coverage: 12 sources
Europe · GenevaThe World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday (Jan 30) called for greater investment in combating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), which left more than 1.6 billion people, often in least-developed countries, requiring treatment in 2021.
WHO urges investment in neglected tropical diseases
46% Center coverage: 13 sources
Europe · GenevaHalf of Afghanistan endures severe hunger throughout the year, U.N. says. Taliban takeover in August 2021 drove millions into poverty and hunger. Aid agencies providing food, education and healthcare support to Afghans. Taliban edict banning women from working at national and international nongovernmental groups.
UN food agency: Afghan malnutrition rates at record high
41% Center coverage: 17 sources
Europe · GenevaBy GERALD IMRAY
Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — United Nations humans rights chief Volker Türk has condemned the “brutal killing” of a leading pro-democracy activist in the southern African nation of Eswatini. Eswatini is one of the world’s few remaining absolute monarchies. Türk said in a statement Monday that human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko was shot in his home on Saturday. He called on Eswatini authorities to ensure there w…
UN rights chief condemns killing of activist in Eswatini
50% Left coverage: 6 sources
Europe · GenevaHans Grundberg said there had been a potential step change in the conflict's trajectory. He urged the warring parties to work towards a shared vision. A UN-backed truce initially took effect in April 2022 and raised hopes for a longer pause in fighting. But it ended on October 2 after just six months, after the Houthi rebels refused to agree to a further extension.
UN “encouraged” by discussions on a new truce in Yemen
42% Right coverage: 12 sources
Antonio Guterres · IslamabadU.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will take part in Monday's conference. Pakistan's Foreign Ministry says the daylong conference will be based on a U.N.-supported assessment that indicates Pakistan suffered more than $30 billion in damage. The conference is taking place at a time when Pakistan is trying to avoid a risk of default.
Flood-hit Pakistan to seek $16B at next week's conference
44% Left coverage: 16 sources
