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Seven countries urge Houthis to release detained UN staff

Seven countries, including US, have urged Houthis to release the detained United Nations, NGO, civil society, former diplomatic mission, and other staff in Yemen.

“These individuals must be released immediately, and all staff must be allowed to perf…

Pope Francis calls on world leaders to cement peace

Pope Francis called on Friday world leaders to assume their responsibilities and avoid “the shame and absurdity of war”, and cement peace.

In an official speech he delivered to officials in the Belgian government, Francis considered that Europe need…

UN urges immediate action to address gang violence in Haiti

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Friday called for “immediate and decisive” action to tackle the escalating gang violence in Haiti.

In a press release from Geneva, Turk welcomed recent steps taken by Haiti’s transitional governme…