Tue, 21-Oct-2025

UN Security Council condemns Myanmar executions of 4 activists

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The UN Security Council denounced the execution of four inmates by the Myanmar junta. The statement won praise from a shadow government of exiled Myanmar politicians. It asked for the quick release of deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi, achieving rare unanimity on the post-coup crisis. The UN Security Council denounced the executions of four … Read more

Divided UN extends Libya mission by three months

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The UN Security Council voted on Friday to extend the political mission in Libya for only three months, with Russia vetoing a lengthier extension until a new UN ambassador is chosen. The resolution extends the mandate of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) “until 31 July 2022” and “calls on the Secretary-General to nominate … Read more