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The United Nations convenes its 78th General Assembly this week, bringing world leaders to New York.
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12/05/2023
December 5, 2023
COP28: Fossil fuel CO2 emissions to hit record high in 2023
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Reports & Analysis
'The world still needs UN peacekeepers'
'The world still needs UN peacekeepers'
The UN undersecretary-general for peace operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, spoke with DW at recent talks in Ghana.
UN deplores resumed fighting in Gaza
UN deplores resumed fighting in Gaza
The UN says the resumption of fighting will worsen the already-extreme humanitarian emergency in Gaza.
Global conflicts overshadowing African desertification
Global conflicts overshadowing African desertification
Africans discussing desertification in Uzbekistan called for more funds to offset the effects of climate change.
Can Kenyan police end gang violence in Haiti?
Can Kenyan police end gang violence in Haiti?
Critics argue that Kenya's constitution offers no provision for the deployment of officers outside of the country.
Is Palestine considered a state?
Is Palestine considered a state?
The question of Palestinian statehood has been disputed for decades. Here are the basics.
Cease-fire, truce, armistice: What's the difference?
Cease-fire, truce, armistice: What's the difference?
The UN General Assembly has called for a "humanitarian truce" in the Israel-Hamas conflict. What does this mean exactly?
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In the spotlight
UN Human Rights Council puts abusers in guardian role
China and its autocratic allies are using the UN Human Rights Council to shield each other from meaningful oversight.
UN Security Council: Should Germany be a permanent member?
Germany's bids to join the exclusive circle of permanent UN Security Council members have always failed.
What are the UN's 17 sustainability goals?
The United Nation's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to create a fairer, more eco-friendly world.
How the Taliban are violating women's rights in Afghanistan
The Taliban are forcing beauty salons to close, the latest violation of inherent human rights for Afghan women.
What one more massacre in DR Congo says about MONUSCO
The UN peacekeeping mission in eastern Congo has failed to stop violence like the massacre at a displaced people's camp.
COP28: Little optimism as climate talks start in Bonn
Negotiators are meeting for the first time since an agreement to pay for some of the damage caused by extreme weather.