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UN urged to impose arms embargo on Myanmar junta amid continued persecution of Muslim community

UN urged to impose arms embargo on Myanmar junta amid continued persecution of Muslim community

In Myanmar, principles such as right to safety, dignity, and equal protection under the law 'have been systematically violated for decades by the military,' says Burma Human Rights Network

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UN chief warns humanitarian system 'running on empty' as emergency fund faces sharp drop in funding
09.12.2025

UN chief warns humanitarian system 'running on empty' as emergency fund faces sharp drop in funding

'In many places, CERF has made the difference between life-saving help and no help at all,' says Antonio Guterres

Zelenskyy thanks Italy for ‘active role’ in peace efforts during talks with Meloni
09.12.2025

Zelenskyy thanks Italy for ‘active role’ in peace efforts during talks with Meloni

Ukrainian president highlights coordinated diplomacy, praises Rome’s energy assistance package

UN official warns Security Council of escalating civilian toll in Ukraine as winter sets in
09.12.2025

UN official warns Security Council of escalating civilian toll in Ukraine as winter sets in

14,775 Ukrainian civilians, including 755 children, have been killed since start of war with Russia in 2022, says UN officer-in-charge for Europe, Central Asia and Americas

Belarusian president says situation on border with Ukraine 'stabilized'
09.12.2025

Belarusian president says situation on border with Ukraine 'stabilized'

Despite stabilization many problems persist, according to Alexander Lukashenko

Kremlin denies Putin wants to restore USSR, dismisses NATO attack claims as 'nonsense'
09.12.2025

Kremlin denies Putin wants to restore USSR, dismisses NATO attack claims as 'nonsense'

Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov calls out falsehoods circulating around Russian foreign policy