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The second Permanent Forum on People of African Descent started Tuesday in New York. The theme of the session is "Realizing the dream: A United Nations Declaration on the promotion, protection and full respect of the human rights of people of African descent". UNIFEED

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said, “Khartoum is in turmoil; Darfur is burning once again,” reiterating that the fighting in Sudan “needs to stop — and to stop now.” UNEP / UNIC NAIROBI

Speaking to journalists, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Permanent Representative of the United States, said, “We will not rest. And we will not relent until Paul, Evan, and all hostages and wrongfully detained Americans are brought back safe and sound.” UNIFEED

The aim of this open debate is to facilitate a deeper understanding of the contribution of socioeconomic factors in promoting social cohesion, peace and stability or, conversely, in triggering conflict, including the resurgence of unconstitutional changes of government in Africa and beyond.  

The aim of this open debate is to facilitate a deeper understanding of the contribution of socioeconomic factors in promoting social cohesion, peace and stability or, conversely, in triggering conflict, including the resurgence of unconstitutional changes of government in Africa and beyond.  

The UN General Assembly marked today the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, highlighting the importance of education. UNIFEED

In observance of the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, an exhibition entitled Slavery: Ten True Stories of Dutch Colonial Slavery opened Tuesday at United Nations Headquarters. UNIFEED

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk today concluded his official visit to Haiti. At a press conference in Port-au-Prince, he spoke of how, at a time when multiple crises around the world are competing for attention, he fears that the situation in Haiti is not receiving the urgent spotlight that it deserves. OHCHR

General Assembly adopts $3.4 billion programme budget for 2023, approves permanent shift to annual cycle, concluding main part of Seventy-Seventh Session.

Security Council highlights sanctions in tackling Haitian gangs, but underscores need for dialogue, effective police, in resolving country’s crises.