The UN and its 193 Member States can bring a case within the Court’s jurisdiction and some of its decisions are shaping the planet’s common destiny. As the Court elects new judges from around the world on this #ThrowbackThursday, UN News is launching a weekly series, courtesy of our history-lovingContinue Reading

Mali: UN convoy concludes treacherous 350 kilometer journey

The development is the latest step in the accelerated withdrawal process of the Mission, known as MINUSMAwhich is due to leave the West African country by the end of the year after a decline in operation. The 143 vehicles left Kidal on 31 October and traveled nearly 350 kilometers, transportingContinue Reading

Ukraine: Near-daily attacks deepen suffering

Miroslav Jenča, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, voiced concern over the “continued, near-daily attacks” on civilians and civilian infrastructure throughout Ukraine. “Thousands of civilians have been killed or injured and millions have been displaced,” he told ambassadors, adding that nearly half of the population – an estimated 17.6 millionContinue Reading