Asia Pacific
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Free societies are good for business says UN rights chief, wrapping up visit to Kyrgyzstan
Respect for human rights is not only a moral obligation but a necessity for economic stability, the UN’s top human…
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UN chief affirms solidarity with Bangladesh amid political transition
On a visit to Bangladesh, UN Secretary-General António Guterres underscored the pivotal moment the country is facing as it navigates…
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UN chief hails Kyrgyz-Tajik border treaty breakthrough
The UN Secretary-General warmly welcomed the presidential signing of the State Border Treaty by Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan on Thursday following…
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Afghanistan: Top UN envoy calls for ‘a moment of realism’, as Taliban’s isolation grows
The top UN envoy for Afghanistan on Monday underscored the need for realistic engagement with the country as humanitarian and…
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‘A litany of human suffering’ in Myanmar, warns UN rights chief
Myanmar is mired in one of the world’s worst human rights crises, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk…
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UN chief calls for peace and justice as Ramadan begins
As Muslims around the world prepare to mark the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan, UN Secretary-General António Guterres…
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UN agencies condemn Thailand’s deportation of Uyghurs to China
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) together with refugee agency, UNHCR, on Thursday strongly condemned Thailand’s deportation of 40 Uyghurs…
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Asia-Pacific falling behind on sustainable development and climate targets
The Asia-Pacific region is significantly off track in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with most targets either stalled or…
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Myanmar crisis: Civilians killed in airstrikes as Rohingya risk dangerous journeys
The security situation in Myanmar continues to remain highly volatile, with intensified airstrikes across multiple regions leading to dozens of…
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DPR Korea’s nuclear quest thwarts disarmament efforts, Security Council hears
The launch of yet another ballistic missile by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is of serious concern, a…
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