Tag: #UNsecuritycouncil
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Synopsis of Israel-Palestine Conflict and its Far-flung Consequences
This opinion is by Zubair Ali Soomro. Following the ceasefire between Israel and Palestine-based militant group- Hamas, mediated by Egypt, in international pressure, 11 days long conflict has desisted. However, it has wreaked havoc the Gaza at large and Israeli aggression has resulted in immense devastations and far-flung consequences not only in Gaza but also…
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UN Security Council to discuss the plight of Alexei Navalny next week
United Nations, United States, Jan 29 (AFP/APP): The UN Security Council will meet informally next week to discuss the plight of detained Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, at the risk of causing tension with Moscow, diplomats said Friday. The meeting is scheduled to take place Wednesday after regular monthly discussions on the war in Syria. The session will be…
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Russia, China veto UN extension of cross-border aid in Syria
UNITED NATIONS, July 8 (Online): Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have extended authorization for cross-border humanitarian aid in Syria for a year. Germany and Belgium, two of the council s non-permanent members, had drafted the resolution, which would have allowed aid to continue to pass through two points on…