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Greece rejects UN pushbacks claim

Greece

UN report claims that Greece deported thousands of asylum seekers illegally. Such claims are “already being investigated as to their validity,” Greece routinely denies that its border forces engage in illegal pushbacks. Greece rejected a UN report on Monday that claimed its border forces had illegally deported thousands of asylum seekers over the past two … Read more

Palestinians warn against plans to weaken their UN agency

Palestinians

Palestinians have expressed fury at a plan by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees to delegate some duties to other UN agencies, warning of a scheme to “dismantle” the entity. Established in 1949, a year after Israel was created, UNRWA is the only major UN body dedicated exclusively to one conflict and one people and … Read more

Nearly 5.2 million Ukrainians flee war: UN

flee war

The range of Ukrainians who’ve fled the U.S.A When you consider that Russia’s invasion is drawing close five.2 million, the UN refugee agency said Saturday. The total of 5,163,686 discern is an increase of 29,939 over Thursday’s information, UNHCR stated. Some 1,128,000 Ukrainians have left all through April to date, as compared with three.4 million … Read more

Refugees in Greece face hunger, homelessness despite status

Refugees in Greece

ATHENS – Two minutes into a Greek jobs fair interview, Hashim, a 21-year-old Afghan refugee, is offered work as a waiter at a swanky Corfu hotel. It’s his ticket out of the grim migrant camp he has called home for the past year, but there’s a caveat: he has to cut his ponytail. “Health and … Read more

UN Chief Antonio Guterres departs from Pakistan after his four-day visit

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The United Nations (UN) Secretary General UN Chief  Antonio Guterres left Pakistan after concluding his four-day visit to the country. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative at the United Nations Munir Akram see off UN Chief at the Lahore airport. UN Chief  Antonio Guterres lauded Pakistan’s efforts for maintaining peace and stability in the region. He also appreciated … Read more

UN Chief Antonio Guterres pays a visit to Kartarpur Corridor

UN Chief Antonio Guterres pays a visit to Kartarpur Corridor

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Lahore on Tuesday along with his delegation on a two-day visit. Antonio Guterres received by Punjab Finance Minister Hashim Jawan Bakht and other senior government officials at the Allama Iqbal International Airport. During his stay, the UN secretary-general will attend various functions and visit some historic places in … Read more

UN Chief Antonio Guterres to spend a busy day in Lahore today

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Schedule of Tuesday’s engagements of United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres in Lahore, has been finalized. Antonio Guterres along with his delegation reached Lahore from Islamabad on Monday night on a two-day visit to the Punjab capital. Provincial Finance Minister Makhdoom Hashim Jawan Bakht received the UN secretary general on his arrival at the airport. … Read more

Pakistan always stands with their Afghan brothers, says UN Chief

Antonio Guterres

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres said on Monday that whenever he has visited Pakistan he has seen “remarkable resilience and commitment to the Afghan brothers, even when international support was minimal.” Antonio Guterres today addressed a conference — jointly organized by the Pakistan government and UN High Commissioner for Refugees. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlAJ6lRCbJA It was titled … Read more