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Arrest warrant sought for Myanmar Commander-in-Chief for Rohingya crimes
The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has filed an application for an arrest warrant against Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Commander-in-Chief of Myanmar’s armed forces and Acting President, alleging his involvement in crimes against humanity targeting the Rohingya population.
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2/3 of digital content creators do not fact-check, UNESCO survey reveals
In an age when social media dominates global information sharing, an alarming two-thirds of digital content creators are publishing unverified information to millions of followers, a landmark survey by UN educational and cultural agency UNESCO revealed on Wednesday.
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Afghanistan: Surge in synthetic drugs could threaten public health
The latest report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reveals significant gaps in Afghanistan’s ability to address substance use disorders, highlighting urgent issues with access, resources, and infrastructure.
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Lebanon ceasefire deal: displaced communities start to return home
As the Lebanon ceasefire deal entered into force early Wednesday based on the full implementation of Security Council resolution 1701 – facilitated by UN peacekeepers UNIFIL and bolstered by an international monitoring committee – UN humanitarians committed to supporting communities uprooted by the war that have already started returning home.
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General Assembly President urges collective action on Sudan as crisis deepens
Addressing the General Assembly on Tuesday, President Philémon Yang called for urgent collective action to address the humanitarian crisis in Sudan and stressed the shared responsibility of UN bodies to safeguard global peace and security.
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UN welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon
The United Nations has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.