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WHO warns against relaxing COVID-19 protocol, says cases are increasing

World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned against relaxing the COVID-19 protocol, noting that the pandemic is not over as cases…

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We must ‘learn from history’, UN Human Rights Council President says

As the conflict in Ukraine deepens and the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva is…

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U.S., Russia meet in Geneva to discuss Ukraine crisis

Representatives from the United States (U.S) and Russia have scheduled a meeting in Geneva on Monday to address soaring tensions…

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WHO warns against blanket boosters as vaccine inequity persists

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday warned that blanket COVID-19 vaccine booster programmes could prolong the pandemic and increase…

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Diplomats in Geneva debate restrictions for ‘killer robots’

Diplomats in Geneva on Monday began debating possible restrictions for fully autonomous weapons systems, so-called killer robots. The question was…

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UN envoy condemns killings of peaceful protesters in Sudan

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Michelle Bachelet, has condemned the killings of peaceful protesters against military rule in…

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Sudan coup: Human Rights Council hears calls for return to democratic rule

International calls for the restoration of democratic government in Sudan continued on Friday, as the UN Human Rights Council met…

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WHO establishes new scientific group to study COVID origins

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday launched an expert group that will examine the origins of new pathogens, including…

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UN rights chief urges prioritising human rights in post-pandemic economic recovery

UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet, on Tuesday called for greater coronavirus vaccine solidarity and prioritizing human rights in post-pandemic economic…

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UNHCR welcomes U.S. plan to increase refugee resettlement , spokesperson

U.S. President Joe Biden’s proposal to raise the target for refugee resettlement in 2022 to 125,000 people, has been welcomed…

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