The rapid, radical decarbonisation needed to save the planet will cost a lot. Taxing multinationals and the wealthy properly can help pay for it. Eva Joly* ‘A code red for humanity’: the United Nations secretary-general, António Guterres, could not have better summed up the chilling impact of the report published by the Inter-governmental Panel …
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Ahram Online The United States and the European Union pledged a total of $600 Million in aid to Yemen on Wednesday. The pledge followed a warning from the United Nations that “a financial shortfall meant that millions could go hungry”. The United States promised $290 Million, however, it believes “the …
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Ahram Online “Over 288,000 residents and refugees have been affected in Sudan by heavy rains and flash floods which hit 13 of the 18 states”, the United Nations announced on Wednesday. “Humanitarian needs have swelled and been exacerbated by the disaster in neighbouring South Sudan too, where the deluge has …
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Nobody really knows what prospect await Afghan refugees when countries have yet to see human rights as rights for all humans. Rashmee Roshan Lall* Despite the outpouring of international sympathy for Afghans who fled their country after the Taliban takeover last month, it’s by no means certain this will translate into receiving …
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In the gruelling battle over the oil rich city of Ma’rib, the Houthis stand to win it all as the sluggish efforts for peace continue. AMMAR AL-ASHWAL* The recent fierce attempts by the Houthis to capture Ma’rib highlight the importance of this province to the group’s ability to rule northern …
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Ultimately, resolving the collective-action dilemma of preserving a liveable planet will require a UN ‘constitution of the Earth’. Guido Montani* From September 28th to 30th, Milan will be hosting Youth4Climate: Driving Ambition, and from September 30th to October 2nd it will be the turn in the city of Pre-COP26, an initiative designed …
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Egypt Today The United Nations Headquarters in Vienna witnessed a handover ceremony of a replica of Tutankhamun’s mask, a gift from Egypt. Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Director of the Organization’s Office in Vienna, Ghada Wali, expressed her “great pride that a symbol of ancient Egyptian civilisation joined the …
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Egypt Today UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, have called all countries to withdraw their foreign fighters and mercenaries from Libya on Sunday. “They’re continuing to operate throughout the conflict-stricken North African country in violation of last October’s cease-fire agreement with no discernible abatement of their activities”, Guterres stressed. In a report …
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Ahram Online The United Nations confirmed, Tuesday, “$10 Million humanitarian funds have been allocated to Lebanon to help the cash-strapped country secure vital fuel to power hospitals and water stations”. “Lebanon faces profound uncertainty. The humanitarian community, though, is resolved to assist all vulnerable populations, whether Lebanese, refugees or migrants”, …
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Jasser al-Shahed* Will the new UN special envoy to Yemen, Swedish diplomat Hans Grundberg, succeed where his predecessor Martin Griffiths failed? This is the question on everyone’s minds as the time approaches for Grundberg to assume his duties. It follows calls from analysts and commentators to reassess the strategies used …
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