Russia suspended from the UN Human Rights Council
China and Cuba opposed the resolution sponsored by the US and supported mostly by its allies in Europe and the Americas.
Venezuela’s efforts to overcome the pandemic, political crisis, and sanctions
On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Peoples Dispatch spoke with Carlos Ron, Venezuela’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for North America.
18 countries issue call for defense of UN charter
The first ministerial meeting of the Group of Friends in Defense of the United Nations Charter was held in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Many of the members are targets of unilateral sanctions by the US and the European Union
Argentina rejects Bolivian de-facto president’s statements at the UN assembly
Bolivian de-facto president, Jeanine Áñez, accused Argentine President of attacking Bolivian democracy by harboring ousted Bolivian president Evo Morales in his country
189 countries unite to demand end to US sanctions on Cuba
The United Nations General Assembly voted by a margin of 189-2 to demand that the sanctions be withdrawn. The United States and Israel were the only countries that voted against the resolution.
- UN Security Council agrees to extend aid to rebel-held regions of Syria for six months
- Bolsonaro supporter murders Workers’ Party member at birthday party
- Uncertainty prevails in Sri Lanka as protesters wait for president, PM to quit
- Saudi forces violate ceasefire in Yemen, killing 17
- Bid to ‘normalize’ relations with Bulgaria sparks protest in North Macedonia
