Israel to Cut Ties With U.N. Chief Over Its Inclusion on Sexual Violence Blacklist

The United Nations secretary general, António Guterres, told Israel there had been an “increasing number of cases” of sexual violence against Palestinian detainees, according to a letter shared by Israel’s U.N. ambassador.

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Israel and Russia added to UN blacklist on sexual violence in conflicts

The list is published annually by the United Nations, and includes dozens of state and non-state groups credibly suspected of engaging in systematic sexual violence. Last August, Israel and Russia had been warned of their possible inclusion on the list, but the new UN report states that 'incidents and patterns of sexual violence continued to be documented.'

Israel accuses UN of placing it on same sexual violence blacklist as Hamas terrorists, severs ties

Israeli officials blast the U.N. after accusing the body of placing Israel on a sexual violence blacklist that also includes Hamas and other terrorist groups.

UN ‘adds Israel to blacklist’ for conflict-related sexual violence

Israeli ambassador to the UN says Tel Aviv will cut ties with UN chief Antonio Guterres over the upcoming report.

Israeli and Russian forces added to UN's annual blacklist documenting sexual violence in conflict

An annual United Nations report documenting sexual violence in conflicts worldwide has included Israeli forces for the first time since the review began more than 15 years ago for their treatment of Palestinian detainees. Israel denies the accusations.

Israeli authorities to be added to UN sexual violence list over alleged Palestinian detainee abuse

This year's United Nations report on sexual violence in conflict zones will include Israeli authorities in an annex of entities responsible for or suspected of carrying conflict-related sexual violence, Israeli officials confirmed Thursday in comments slamming the decision. Last year's report said it had received "credible information" of sexual violence carried out by security forces in Israeli detention centres.

By FRANCE 24

UN to honour 2 Indian peacekeepers posthumously, chief to award Major Abhilasha Barak

India's unwavering commitment to UN peacekeeping is highlighted as two brave soldiers, Lance Havildar Harbhajan Singh and Naib Subedar Sujit Kumar Pradhan, will be posthumously honored with the Dag Hammarskjold Medal. Major Abhilasha Barak, a pioneering combat helicopter pilot, also receives the Military Gender Advocate of the Year award for her exceptional work.

By SURENDRA SINGH

Israel, Russia added to UN blacklist on sexual violence in conflicts - The Straits Times

Israel, Russia added to UN blacklist on sexual violence in conflicts  The Straits Times

Israel, Russia Added To UN Blacklist On Sexual Violence In Conflicts

Israel and Russia are now included in the "list of parties credibly suspected of committing or being responsible for patterns of rape or other forms of sexual violence" in armed conflict on the agenda of the Security Council.

Israel breaks all contact with UN secretary-general over sexual violence blacklist

The Israeli mission to the UN said it will have no contact with Antonio Guterres' office as long as he serves as the head of the organisation.

Panama encourages dialogue and bridge-building at UN as canal tensions with China simmer - The Star

Panama encourages dialogue and bridge-building at UN as canal tensions with China simmer  The Star

Melnyk reminds UN that Russia illegally take seat on security council and tries to distort principles of charter

Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the UN, Andrii Melnyk, once again drew the attention of the United Nations to the questionable legal grounds on which Russia assumed the seat of a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and called for it to be stripped of this status.

COAS charges troops to decisively rout terrorists, criminals in Kwara, Niger

The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of Joint Task Force North Central, Operation Savannah Shield, OPSS, to intensify operations aimed at decisively routing kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements threatening peace and security in Kwara and Niger states. The post COAS charges troops to decisively rout terrorists, criminals in Kwara, Niger appeared first on Vanguard News.

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