"IRAN"

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Syria must change attitude, fully cooperate with implementing body tracking progress in ending chemical weapons programme, disarmament chief tells Security Council.

The United Nations is increasingly concerned about reports of rising fatalities, including women and children, related to the protests in Iran, said a UN Spokesperson. UNIFEED

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Amid ongoing protests across Iran in the wake of the death of a 22-year-old woman, who was arrested for having “improper clothing”, the UN Human Rights office (OHCHR) expressed strong concerns about the violent response by security forces to protests. UNTV CH

Afghanistan’s future depends on Taliban’s engagement with world, but restrictions on women signal lack of international commitments, briefer warns Security Council.

Fourth Right of Reply by Iran, at the general debate of the 77th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 20-26 September 2022).

Third Right of Reply by Iran, at the general debate of the 77th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 20-26 September 2022).

Addressing the General Assembly on Saturday, Reem Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates, said, “we must prioritize diplomatic solutions, dialogue, and de-escalation in order to settle tensions, prevent conflicts from emerging, and combat extremist ideologies.” UNIFEED

With risk of ‘Armageddon, apocalypse’ from just one single nuclear detonation, General Assembly members reaffirm determination to eliminate such weapons.