united nations
FM denounces UN’s statement on Hossam Bahgat’s arrest
Egypt
November 10, 2015
FM denounces UN’s statement on Hossam Bahgat’s arrest
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry denounced on Tuesday a statement made by the United Nations on Monday which voiced concern over the…
UN prepares for refugee exodus when Iraqi forces attack Mosul
Middle East
November 9, 2015
UN prepares for refugee exodus when Iraqi forces attack Mosul
The United Nations is expecting huge numbers of civilians to flee when Iraqi forces mount an offensive to retake the…
UN expects daily refugee flow of 5,000 to Europe this winter
World
November 5, 2015
UN expects daily refugee flow of 5,000 to Europe this winter
Refugees and migrants are likely to continue to arrive in Europe at a rate of up to 5,000 per day…
Austria drafts law to deter Afghan migrants, UN criticizes
World
November 3, 2015
Austria drafts law to deter Afghan migrants, UN criticizes
Austria's cabinet, facing record numbers of asylum requests this year, proposed a tough new bill on Tuesday to deter Afghans…
UN hostages freed in South Sudan
World
November 2, 2015
UN hostages freed in South Sudan
Thirteen United Nations workers in South Sudan kidnapped by rebels have been safely freed a week after their abduction, the…
Egypt reluctantly votes Israel into UN space commission
Egypt
November 1, 2015
Egypt reluctantly votes Israel into UN space commission
Egypt’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has said that the country’s decision to vote in favor of Israel’s membership in the United…
EU mulls Libya sanctions over stalled UN peace deal
Middle East
October 30, 2015
EU mulls Libya sanctions over stalled UN peace deal
Rival Libyan political leaders could face European asset freeze and travel sanctions if they are deemed to be deliberately blocking…
Israel-Palestinian violence continues, UN warns of ‘catastrophe’
Middle East
October 28, 2015
Israel-Palestinian violence continues, UN warns of ‘catastrophe’
The Israeli military says forces shot a Palestinian after he allegedly tried to stab a soldier in the West Bank. The…
UN criticizes Czech detentions, strip-searches of refugees
World
October 22, 2015
UN criticizes Czech detentions, strip-searches of refugees
The Czech Republic is committing systematic human rights violations by detaining refugees for up to 90 days and strip-searching them…
Iran deal closer to reality as US prepares sanctions waivers
Middle East
October 18, 2015
Iran deal closer to reality as US prepares sanctions waivers
The United States was set to issue conditional sanctions waivers for Iran on Sunday, though it cautioned they will not…