Farhan Haq

UN calls for immediate de-escalation of violence in Jerusalem

With at least three killed so far and over 100 injured in the violence emanating from Jerusalem, the United Nations has called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions and asserted that all religious liberties must be respected.

Jul 22, 2017, 09:05 AM IST

Morocco closes UN military liaison office in West Sahara

The United Nations said Tuesday it has closed its military liaison office in Dakhla, Western Sahara at the request of Morocco and withdrew three military observers posted there.

Mar 23, 2016, 05:19 AM IST

Over 3,000 civilians killed in Yemen in a year: UN

A total of 3,081 civilians have been killed in Yemen since March 26, 2015, says the United Nations.

Mar 05, 2016, 04:59 AM IST