The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has hailed the first convictions issued by Colombia’s Special Jurisdiction for Peace (SJP) as a “crucial milestone” in the country’s pursuit of accountability and reconciliation. In its inaugural ruling, the SJP convicted seven senior members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia–Popular Army (FARC-EP) for war crimes […]
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The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has denounced the sentencing of Kyrgyz journalists Joomart Duulatov and Aleksandr Aleksandrov, who were each handed five-year prison terms by a local court on charges of inciting riots. Both worked as cameramen for Kloop, a prominent investigative outlet known for its anti-corruption reporting. The charges stem from a video […]
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Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Harris TD, alongside UK Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, has announced a landmark Joint Framework addressing the legacy of the Troubles. The framework was formally published at Hillsborough Castle following months of bilateral engagement. The initiative marks a significant shift from the 2023 […]
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Interview transcript Secretary-General, welcome to this interview with UN News. In a few days, world leaders are going to gather in this chamber. How would you describe the state of the world that is the backdrop for this General Assembly? Secretary-General: We are facing a global crisis. Conflicts are multiplying in the context in which […]
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Remarks as Prepared for Delivery, “‘That’s What F/RANDs Are For’ and Antitrust Implications When They’re Gone” Thank you for that kind introduction and thanks to Concurrences for inviting me to speak at what has become a traditional event adjacent to Fordham’s Annual Conference on International Antitrust Law and Policy. It’s a pleasure to be here […]
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A truck driver in Utah has been ordered held without bail after two young girls were discovered locked inside his refrigerated trailer following a traffic accident in Lindon, authorities confirmed. Utah Highway Patrol troopers made the discovery during a post-accident inspection, noting “two sets of eyes” inside the trailer. According to the arrest affidavit, the […]
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John Murphy, a 59-year-old grandfather from Limerick, is appealing for urgent intervention from Irish authorities after spending years stranded in Dubai despite being acquitted of all charges. Murphy was imprisoned in Al Wathba jail, where he endured cramped and unsanitary conditions that led to post-traumatic stress. He was found innocent and released seven years ago. […]
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Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, has unveiled the Irish Aid Annual Report 2024, marking 50 years of Ireland’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme. The report details Ireland’s humanitarian and development contributions across more than 100 countries, supporting vulnerable communities amid global crises. In 2024, Ireland’s ODA reached €2.35 billion, […]
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Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke, led Ireland’s delegation at the G20 Tourism Ministers’ meeting held on 12 September at Kruger National Park, South Africa. Ireland participated as a guest country at the invitation of the South African Presidency. The meeting concluded with a ministerial declaration reaffirming the importance of multilateral cooperation and […]
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called for the immediate release of José Ángel Pérez, 55, and Alejandro Antonio Henríquez, 29, two human rights defenders arrested in El Salvador on May 12 while peacefully protesting the eviction of hundreds of families from the El Bosque community near San Salvador. The pair face charges of “aggressive resistance” […]
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