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U.N.’s International Criminal Court condemns Trump’s sanctions, calls on “world to stand united for justice”

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London — The International Criminal Court on Friday condemned sanctions imposed on its officials by President Trump. The United Nations court, which is in the Hague, Netherlands, said the U.S. measures were intended to “harm (the Court’s) independent and impartial judicial work.” “The Court stands firmly by its personnel and pledges to continue providing justice and … Read more

It is time to move the UN and international law out of the West | United Nations

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The exceptional immunity that Israel has enjoyed for decades has placed international law and its institutions at a knife’s edge. Israel has killed UN workers, banned UNRWA, barred UN representatives from entry, and repeatedly insulted the UN and its officials. Successive Israeli governments and their allies have also used all means possible to exert pressure on the International Criminal Court (ICC) not … Read more

UN suspends trips into Houthi-held areas of Yemen after more staff detained | United Nations News

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The Iran-backed group also detains people associated with the US embassy in Sanaa and aid groups. The United Nations has suspended all travel into areas held by Yemen’s Houthis after more of its staff were detained by the Iran-backed fighters. The statement on Friday came a day after the Houthis also detained individuals associated with … Read more

U.N. working to get humanitarian aid into Syria

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U.N. working to get humanitarian aid into Syria – CBS News Watch CBS News The United Nations is trying to get humanitarian assistance to nearly three million people in need of help in Syria following the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad’s ruthless regime. Cindy McCain, executive director of the U.N. World Food Program, spoke … Read more

UN demands permanent ceasefire in Gaza: How did your country vote? | Israel-Palestine conflict News

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The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has voted for an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The resolution was approved by 158 votes in favour out of the 193-member assembly on Wednesday, with nine votes against and 13 abstentions. Notably, it also marked the first time that Germany and Italy voted in … Read more