Afghanistan: Taliban restrictions on women’s rights intensify

Afghanistan: Taliban restrictions on women’s rights intensify

The mission continued to receive reports that Afghan women are being denied the opportunity to join the workforce, are unable to access services without a male relative while girls are still deprived of their right to education. Since the Taliban took over the country from the democratically-elected Government in August 2021, women and girls have […]

Israel’s restrictions on UN agencies in Gaza in spotlight at world court

Israel’s restrictions on UN agencies in Gaza in spotlight at world court

The ICJ, which sits in The Hague and is the UN’s top court, is expected to hear from 40 States and four international organizations in proceedings slated to last all week. Representing Secretary-General António Guterres, UN Legal Counsel Elinor Hammarskjöld reiterated his many calls for a ceasefire, for humanitarian aid to reach all people in […]

New Year Celebrations: Delhi Police imposes traffic restrictions at CP

New Year Celebrations: Delhi Police imposes traffic restrictions at CP

The Delhi Police on Thursday announced deployment of more than 18,000 personnel across the national capital ahead of New Year’s celebrations on Saturday night with usual traffic restrictions at Connaught Place from 8 p.m. onwards, besides testing drunk drivers. The traffic will be restricted to enter Connaught Place and only authorised vehicles will be allowed […]