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Myanmar opium production surges since coup, UN finds
Production of opium has flourished in Myanmar since the military’s seizure of power, with the cultivation of poppies up by a third…
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How Ukraine Can Score Another Win at the UN
With the one-year marker approaching, Kyiv can secure a diplomatic victory in New York with a resolution that affirms principles…
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The Significance of the Vietnam-Indonesia Exclusive Economic Zone Demarcation
The recent agreement between Vietnam and Indonesia on delimiting their respective exclusive economic zones provides hope for the strengthening of…
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Report: Better monitoring and data gathering of human rights at sea necessary
Wilton Park published its report on “Human Rights Law at Sea”, discussing the key themes of discussion, problems identified, and…
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Sea level rise may threaten Indonesia’s status as an archipelagic country
The recent UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report found global sea levels have been rising at an accelerated rate.…
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Australia misses another deadline to implement international anti-torture treaty
Australia has missed another deadline to implement an international anti-torture agreement, with the country’s three largest states accused of dragging…
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Resettlement for People from Nauru to New Zealand Needs Urgent Fast Tracking to End Cruelty of Offshore Detention
Amnesty International understands that four more people were due to arrive in Aotearoa New Zealand today after spending years in…
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Australia risks UN human rights blacklisting as states fail to meet prison obligations
Deadline to meet anti-torture treaty obligations is Friday, but governments have yet to install watchdogs Adeshola Ore The Guardian Australia…
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How Huthi-Saudi Negotiations Will Make or Break Yemen
Yet, by themselves, these discussions cannot bring hostilities to a close. ICG The UN should begin laying the groundwork for…
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India’s Golden Multipolar Moment Is Here
India’s long-waited opportunity to lead and set the agenda for global cooperation under a multipolar world order has arrived. Danny…
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Friday essay: how the West betrayed Syria
It was a statement of intent that proved to be prophetic. Alex Bellamy The Conversation In early 2011, the…
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MINUSMA at a Crossroads
In this Q&A, Crisis Group experts discuss the mission’s challenges and scenarios for what could come next. What is new…
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Michelle Phillips | The Australian government must seek guidance to help end violence against women
When the United Nations General Assembly designated November 25 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 22 years…
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First People to arrive in Aotearoa New Zealand from Nauru an Important First Step to Closing Offshore Detention
Amnesty International welcomes the news that six people have arrived in Aotearoa New Zealand after years in the Australian Government’s…
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Estimated 45,000 women and girls killed by family member in 2021, UN says
More than five women and girls were killed every hour by a family member in 2021, according to new UN figures…
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Diverting children away from the criminal justice system gives them a chance to ‘grow out’ of crime
Prison is no place for a child. Putting children in youth justice facilities can have long-lasting consequences for their physical, psychological and…
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