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Frustration at UN ahead of likely row with Russia on Syria aid

The United Nations Security Council will next week discuss if it will allow the UN to deliver aid to rebel-held northwest Syria through more than one Turkish border crossing following Monday's devastating earthquake - a move Russia does not think is needed.

Reuters

Ukraine slams Roger Waters over UN Security Council speech

The Pink Floyd star argued that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was provoked during an address to diplomats in New York.

Al Jazeera

Invited by Russia, Roger Waters tells UN: Ukraine invasion illegal

Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters on Wednesday addressed the U.N. Security Council at Russia's invitation, condemning Moscow's invasion of its neighbor as illegal - though adding he believed it was provoked - and calling for a ceasefire.

Reuters

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Russia asks Pink Floyd's Roger Waters to speak on Ukraine arms at UN

Russia has asked Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters to speak to the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday at a meeting that Moscow requested to discuss the delivery of weapons to Ukraine.

Reuters

Haiti needs help fighting gangs. El Salvador has had success and is offering help

Nearly two years after declaring war on his nation’s violent gangs, El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has seen his nation’s murder rate drop, his popularity soar and thousands of gang members put behind bars. Even pizza delivery has resumed in some once forbidden neighborhoods.

Miami Herald

UN Special Envoy: Syria Remains Deeply Divided

The United Nations Special Envoy to Syria, Geir Pedersen, confirmed on Wednesday that Syria remains tattered and deeply divided, facing massive economic hardships of “epic proportions.” Pedersen determined six priorities to proceed with a political process based on Resolution 2254, led by the UN, which requires unity from all parties…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN envoy hopes UN will OK force for Haiti to combat gangs

The U.N. special envoy for Haiti says she heard “caution” from the United States and Canada about possibly leading an international armed force to help Haiti combat gangs but not “a definite `No.'" Helen La Lime expressed hope Wednesday that the U.N. Security Council will deal positively with the issue…

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Lebanese environmental group accused of being Hezbollah arm

Green Without Borders says it's an environmental group planting trees around Lebanon

The Independent UK

US Ambassador Heading to Africa as Part of Biden’s Big Push

The US ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, is the second Cabinet member heading to Africa as part of President Joe Biden’s big push to engage with the world’s second-largest continent. The US Mission to the UN said Sunday she will travel to Ghana, Mozambique and Kenya starting Jan.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israeli And PA Envoys Hurl Accusations At Security Council

The Israeli and Palestinian Authority ambassadors to the United Nations slung barbs at each other in a fiery debate.

Zenger

UN Official Warns Against Pouring ‘Fuel on the Fire’ in Palestinian-Israeli Conflict

The United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, warned Wednesday against pouring more fuel on the fire in the ongoing conflict between the Palestinians and Israelis. “As a new year begins, a dangerous cycle of violence persists on the ground, amidst increased political tension and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia-Ukraine war live: rescue attempts continue for survivors of Russian missile attack on Dnipro apartment block — as it happened

At least 20 dead and fate of 40 remains unknown with scores left homeless says governor

The Guardian - AU

Belarus says joint air force drills with Russia are defensive only

Belarus' Security Council said on Sunday that joint air force drills with Russia, due to start next week, were purely defensive in nature and would focus on reconnaissance missions and how to thwart a potential attack, the RIA Novosti news agency reported.

Reuters

UN Security Council members urge Taliban to void bans on women

Eleven members of the UNSC call on the group to reverse restrictive policies on women’s and girls’ education and work.

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Afghan Rulers Urged to Reverse Ban on Women Aid Workers

A strong majority of the UN Security Council urged Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers Friday to immediately reverse all “oppressive” restrictions on girls and women including the latest ban on women working for aid organizations which is exacerbating the already critical humanitarian crisis in the country. The joint statement from 11 of…

Reuters

U.S. calls for U.N. to urge Taliban to reverse bans on women

The United States on Friday pushed the U.N. Security Council to adopt a resolution calling on the Taliban-led authorities in Afghanistan to reverse bans on women working for aid groups or attending universities and high school, diplomats said.

The Independent UK

Afghan rulers urged to reverse ban on women aid workers

The vast majority of U.N. Security Council members are urging Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to immediately reverse all “oppressive” restrictions on girls and women

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Hayashi stresses importance of rule of law in UNSC debate

NEW YORK -- Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi stressed the importance of the rule of law in a speech at the U.N. Security Council in New York amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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The Independent UK

China FM on Africa visit sidesteps call for UN council seat

China’s new foreign minister has sidestepped a new call by the African Union for permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council during his visit to Ethiopia

Foreign Policy

The Taliban Are Losing Some of Their Cash Cows

The U.S. and U.N. are halting aid as the Taliban ratchet up their atrocities.

Al Jazeera

UN Security Council extends critical aid to northern Syria

Highest UN decision-making body votes unanimously to keep aid flowing from Turkey to Syria’s rebel-held Idlib region.

Reuters

U.N. extends aid to Syria from Turkey, avoids Russia fight

The U.N. Security Council on Monday unanimously approved the delivery of humanitarian aid to some four million people in northwestern Syria for another six months, avoiding a traditional fight with Russia over the issue.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Extends Critical Aid from Türkiye to Syria’s Opposition North

The UN Security Council voted unanimously Monday to keep a key border crossing from Türkiye to Syria’s opposition-held northwest open for critical aid deliveries for another six months. Syria's ally Russia — in a surprise move — supporting the resolution. All eyes had been on Russia, which in the past…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel Defends Ben-Gvir, Int’l Community Cautions against Provocations at Al-Aqsa

Israel faced widespread criticism, including from the United States and Russia, during an emergency session of the UN Security Council to discuss the visit of the Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, to al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. The international community warned that the new development could lead to a…

The Independent UK

UN to vote on aid deliveries to Syria's rebel-held northwest

The U.N. Security Council is set to vote Monday on a resolution that would continue humanitarian aid deliveries to Syria’s rebel-held northwest from Turkey for another six months

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