Asia

Access to information “at the heart of open and healthy societies”

The right of citizens around the world to access information about how they are governed is “at the heart of open and healthy societies”.

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Attacks on medical facilities becoming “new norm” in conflict

Attacks against hospitals and health workers are becoming a “new norm” in conflict, the head of one of the world’s top humanitarian organizations told the Security Council on Wednesday.

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Afghanistan situation presents “formidable challenges”

The present situation in Afghanistan is hopeful but also presents "formidable challenges", the UN special envoy to the country has said.

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Children dying “silent deaths” in Yemen

Children in Yemen are dying “silent deaths” according to the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in the country.

The recent breakdown of a cessation of hostilities agreement has led to an intensification of fighting in the Gulf state.

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“Frightening” nuclear test in North Korea

“Frightening” is how a presumed nuclear test in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, also known as North Korea, has been described by the head of the CTBTO, the UN agency tasked with banning the t

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At East Asia Summit, Ban expresses concern over tensions on Korean Peninsula and in South China Sea

Wrapping up an 11-day trip to Asia, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today hailed the region’s economic growth and progress on development, but expressed concerns about some challenges facing the countries there, including the tensions on the Korean Peninsula and in the South China Sea.

Without peace there will be “no future” for Myanmar: UN expert

Without peace between the new government and ethnic groups in Myanmar there will be “no future” for the country, according to the UN independent expert on human rights there.

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