Tag: United Nations
Commentary: Biden’s UN Ambassador: ‘White Supremacy’ Is in America’s ‘Founding Documents and Principles’
White Supremacy a 'Transnational Threat', UN Chief Warns
“White supremacy and neo-Nazi movements are more than domestic terror threats.”
Iran Tells IAEA It Plans To Scale Back Cooperation in a Week
“Iran informed the IAEA on 15 February that the country will stop implementing voluntary transparency measures under the JCPOA as of 23 February.”
UN Chief Worried by Power of Social Media Companies
When asked about the move, U.N. Secretary-General Guterres suggested that there should be “a regulatory framework with rules that allow for that to be done in line with law.”
Trump Pardon of Blackwater Iraq Contractors Violates International Law - UN
“These pardons violate U.S. obligations under international law and more broadly undermine humanitarian law and human rights at a global level.”
UN Rights Boss Welcomes Biden Pledges, Hopes for Reversing 'Serious Setbacks' Under Trump
“If those pledges are implemented I think they will have a positive impact on human rights in the U.S. and globally.”
US-China Tensions Take Center Stage at U.N. as Trump Accuses Beijing of Unleashing 'Plague'
Trump also attacked China’s record on the environment, but leveled no direct criticism at Beijing over human rights.
UN Chief Says No Action on UN Iran Sanctions Due To 'Uncertainty'
“It is not for the Secretary-General to proceed as if no such uncertainty exists.”
Trump Security Adviser Warns Against Foreign Military Involvement in Libya
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that there are “unprecedented levels” of foreign interference and mercenaries in the oil-producing country.
Trump Likely to Address UN in Person in September, Says UN Envoy
“We’re hoping that President Trump will actually be speaking in person in the General Assembly.”
On Fifth Attempt, UN Security Council Renews Syria Aid via Turkey
The 15-member council had been deadlocked, with most members pitted against Syrian allies Russia and China, which abstained on Saturday in the council’s fifth vote this week on the issue.
Exclusive: US Warns Russia, China of U.N. Isolation If Iran Arms Ban Extension Blocked
“We see a widening gap between Russia and China and the international community.”
Brother of George Floyd Urges UN Probe Into U.S. Racism, Violence
“You in the United Nations are your brothers and sisters’ keepers in America, and you have the power to help us get justice for my brother.”
After Trump Criticism, U.N. Chief Says Now Not the Time to Assess Virus Response
“But now is not that time.”
UN Secretary-General Calls for an 'Immediate Global Ceasefire' Amid Ongoing Pandemic
“To warring parties, I say: Pull back from hostilities. Put aside mistrust and animosity. Silence the guns. Stop the artillery. End the airstrikes.”