Tag: Stephane Dujarric

Right of self-determination applies to all people, including Kashmiris: UN spokesman

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 05 (APP): The United Nations stands by its position that people all over the world, including Kashmiris, have a right to self-determination, Stephane Dujarric, the UN secretary-general’s spokesman, said Wednesday. He was answering a question at his regular noon briefing in New York whether, in UN’s view, the right of self-determination still… Continue reading Right of self-determination applies to all people, including Kashmiris: UN spokesman

UN slams ‘horrendous attack’ on demining partner HALO Trust

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 10 (APP): The United Nations Wednesday called for an investigation into the deadly attack in northern Afghanistan against the HALO Trust, a humanitarian group working to rid the country of landmines. Ten people were killed, and 16 others injured, when gunmen burst into a demining camp in Baghlan-e-Markazi district and opened fire.… Continue reading UN slams ‘horrendous attack’ on demining partner HALO Trust

Rivals claim Myanmar UN ambassador post; ‘unique situation’

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 03 (APP): The United Nations (UN) is facing a “unique situation” as diplomats nominated by rival governments in Myanmar are now claiming to represent the South-East Asian country at the world body, making it likely that member states will have to settle the dispute. The problems began last week when Myanmar’s ambassador,… Continue reading Rivals claim Myanmar UN ambassador post; ‘unique situation’

UN hails US delisting of Yemen’s Houthis as terrorists

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 13 (APP):The United Nations has welcomed as “extremely positive” United States’ decision to revoke the designation of Yemen’s Houthi rebels as a terrorist group effective Feb. 16, expressing hope it would pave the way for a political solution. “What we have seen in terms of words and acts from the US, I… Continue reading UN hails US delisting of Yemen’s Houthis as terrorists

UN upholds right to ‘opine freely’ after sedition cases filed against Indian personalties’ reports about farmers’ protest

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UNITED NATIONS, Feb 02 (APP): The United Nations stands for the right of people to “speak their mind and opine freely”, UN Secretary-General’s Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Monday, while replying to a question on the tough measures taken by Indian authorities against prominent personalities over their observations about the ongoing Indian farmers’ protest. “I’m not… Continue reading UN upholds right to ‘opine freely’ after sedition cases filed against Indian personalties’ reports about farmers’ protest

UN chief urges India, China to de-escalate tensions through talks

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 26 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Monday called for a dialogue between India and China to ease tensions between the two countries, after reports came in of a new clash along their disputed Himalayan border. “We hope that through dialogue tension can be dialed down,” his Spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, said in response… Continue reading UN chief urges India, China to de-escalate tensions through talks

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