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UN chief, 36 UK lawmakers express support for farmers protest
United Nations: The spokesperson for UN chief Antonio Guterres and a group of 36 cross-party UK parliamentarians have come out in support of the agitating Indian farmers, saying people have a right to…
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UN chief expresses concern over arrest of social activists in India
Geneva: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Tuesday expressed concern over the restrictions on foreign funding for the Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in India and the arrest of activists in the…
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UN chief welcomes further release of detainees in Yemen
New York: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday welcomed the further release of detainees in Yemen, noting that prisoner exchange is proof that breakthroughs can be achieved through dialogue and compromise.…
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UN Chief Guterres wishes complete recovery to Trump, first lady
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has wished a quick and complete recovery to US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania after the couple tested positive for the coronavirus, his spokesperson said.…
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UN chief calls for end to discrimination against religious minorities
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an end to discrimination against religious minorities and related hate crimes, pointing out that the coronavirus pandemic was accompanied by stigma and the racist…
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UN chief demands immediate release of Mali President, PM
New York: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday (local time) demanded “the immediate and unconditional release” of Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and Prime Minister Boubou Cisse after they were “arrested” by…
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End tsunami of hate sparked by COVID: UN Chief
United Nations: The coronavirus pandemic is unleashing a tsunami of hate and xenophobia, scapegoating and scare-mongering said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday. Anti-Muslim attacks The UN chief said anti-foreigner sentiment has…
