October 10, 2024, 05:24 PM - 3 min read
The United Nations General Assembly recently elected 18 new members to the 47-member Human Rights Council for the 2025-2027 term. This election saw Benin, Bolivia, Colombia, Cyprus, Czechia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Gambia, Iceland, Kenya, Marshall Islands, Mexico, North Macedonia, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Spain, Switzerland, and Thailand secure their positions through a secret ballot held on Wednesday. These countries will start their three-year terms on January 1, 2025, replacing members whose terms are due to expire by the end of 2024.
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October 1, 2024, 02:54 PM - 4 min read
The 79th United Nations General Assembly, known as UNGA79, has emerged as a pivotal platform for advocating changes in the UN Security Council. The assembly has seen a remarkable increase in support for India's bid to become a permanent member of the council. This momentum reflects a broader call for reform aimed at enhancing representation for developing nations.
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September 28, 2024, 12:20 PM - 2 min read
Responding in its Right of Reply, India criticised Pakistan's Prime Minister for his remarks on Jammu and Kashmir, calling out the hypocrisy of a country "with a global reputation for terrorism" for lecturing India, the world's largest democracy.
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September 28, 2024, 10:52 AM - 4 min read
Addressing the General Debate of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly on Friday, Tobgay called for reform in the UN, particularly within the UNSC, stating that the current structure is outdated and does not reflect the realities of today’s geopolitical and economic landscape.
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