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A group of Republican lawmakers led by Rep. Chris Smith urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to veto the nomination of former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet as United Nations secretary general. In a letter sent on Thursday, they described her as a pro-abortion zealot unfit for the role due to her advocacy record. The United States, as a permanent Security Council member, holds veto power over the selection.

19 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Nicholas ‘Fink’ Haysom, a key figure in South Africa’s constitutional process and a United Nations diplomat, died on 18 March 2026 in New York City after a short illness. He was 73 and serving as the UN special representative for South Sudan. Haysom leaves behind his wife Delphine, five children and a sister.

The United Nations' serious financial difficulties, partly due to the United States' failure to make some contribution payments, present a good opportunity for UN reform, Kazuyuki Yamazaki, Japan's ambassador to the UN, said in a recent interview. Japan wants to play a constructive role in creating an efficient and effective United Nations, he added.

19 febbraio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

A Moscow court has extended the detention of Daria Egereva, an Indigenous Selkup climate advocate, until at least March 15 on terrorism charges. Egereva, co-chair of the International Indigenous Peoples Forum on Climate Change, was arrested on December 17 shortly after attending the COP30 conference. The United Nations and numerous Indigenous organizations have called for her immediate release.

U.S. President Donald Trump has initiated the Board of Peace to address global conflicts, beginning with Gaza. While numerous countries have accepted invitations, several European allies have declined. Diplomats warn that the initiative could undermine the United Nations' work.

19 gennaio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is relocating about 300 positions and central functions from New York to Bonn within two years. An additional 100 roles will move to Madrid. The decision is seen as a key signal for German foreign policy.