UN Urges Saudi Arabia to Release Woman Arrested for Tweets
The UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner (OHCHR) expressed its anguish over a 34-year prison sentence handed down
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Middle East and Africa
Middle East and Africa
Can People Die from Monkeypox Disease?
Monkeypox is not a new disease, and in some African countries it is endemic. However, the international outbreak which began
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Nominations Open for the Anti-Corruption Excellence Award
The evaluation of the nominations is carried out by the Assessment Advisory Board and the High-Level Award Committee. The Sheikh
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Over 306,000 Civilians Killed in Syria Conflict: UN Report
The report sets out the challenges in recording casualties during a conflict. The UN Human Rights Office has published a
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UN Urged to Take Action on Human Rights Abuses in Saudi Arabia
A number of civil society organizations have urged UN member states to support joint action at the ongoing UN Human
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Partner2Connect Program Mobilizes USD 18.5 Billion to Connect the Unconnected
A global pledging event organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has rallied support from governments and companies to expand
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