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Security Council Calls on Sudan, South Sudan, to Demilitarize Abyei, Highlights Impact of Sudan Conflict on Area’s Political Process, Humanitarian Needs

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Security Council Calls on Sudan, South Sudan, to Demilitarize Abyei, Highlights Impact of Sudan Conflict on Area’s Political Process, Humanitarian Needs

Sudan and South Sudan must respect the demilitarization of Abyei and evacuate their forces, Security Council members urged today, as senior officials reported on the latest political, security and humanitarian developments, including the impact of ongoing fighting in Sudan on agreement on the final status of the disputed area.

Secretary-General Appoints Ruvendrini Menikdiwela of Sri Lanka Assistant High Commissioner, Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

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Secretary-General Appoints Ruvendrini Menikdiwela of Sri Lanka Assistant High Commissioner, Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Ruvendrini Menikdiwela of Sri Lanka as Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Taking Up Report, Sixth Committee Speakers Welcome Host Country’s Progress Issuing Visas, While Others Highlight Unresolved Matters Impeding Delegations’ Work at UN

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Taking Up Report, Sixth Committee Speakers Welcome Host Country’s Progress Issuing Visas, While Others Highlight Unresolved Matters Impeding Delegations’ Work at UN

As the Sixth Committee (Legal) took up the report of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country today, many speakers welcomed progress of the host country on issuing and renewing entry visas to representatives of certain States, while others pointed to unresolved issues that hinder the exercise of functions of representatives in connection with the United Nations.

More Funding Urgently Needed as UNRWA Struggles through ‘Shocking’ Gaza War, Fourth Committee Hears amid Pleas for Immediate Humanitarian Ceasefire

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More Funding Urgently Needed as UNRWA Struggles through ‘Shocking’ Gaza War, Fourth Committee Hears amid Pleas for Immediate Humanitarian Ceasefire

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) urgently requires sustainable financial support to continue its life-saving assistance in the Gaza Strip, the Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization) heard today, as speakers renewed calls for a humanitarian ceasefire and respect for international humanitarian law.

Continuing Debate on Report, General Assembly Speakers Say Diverse, Expanding Caseload Demonstrates International Court of Justice’s Growing Significance

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Continuing Debate on Report, General Assembly Speakers Say Diverse, Expanding Caseload Demonstrates International Court of Justice’s Growing Significance

Member States today reiterated their profound trust in the International Court of Justice's integrity, independence and expertise as the General Assembly resumed its discussion on the matter, with speakers pointing out that the Court’s geographically and topically expanding caseload demonstrates its growing significance.

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