Day: December 11, 2023

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep regret over the failure of the UN Security Council to issue a call for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Guterres attributed this failure to the persistent divisions that have paralyzed the global body, hindering its ability to address the escalating crisis in the region.

The United Nations has been grappling with the ongoing conflict in Gaza, where tensions between Israel and Palestinian groups have resulted in a devastating toll on civilian lives and infrastructure.

The lack of a unified response from the Security Council has raised concerns about the organization’s effectiveness in dealing with urgent and critical global issues.

NPR News: 12-11-2023 3AM EST

Семь из четырнадцати членов Скребуло (горсовет) Кутаиси заявили о выходе из «Единого национального движения» (ЕНД) депутатов. «Пришло руководство, которое лишило партию опытных и лояльных кадров, полностью их проигнорировало», — заявил депутат Скребуло Кутаиси Давид Бахтадзе, добавив, что борьба продолжится, «но с другой платформы». В свою очередь депутат Тедо Месхи отметил, что покинувшие партию остаются «верны […]

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France welcomes the positive signal sent by the joint statement issued by Armenia and Azerbaijan and the goodwill gestures by both countries, particularly regarding a prisoner exchange, the French Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

“We hope these announcements are a first step toward resolving the situation of prisoners, detainees and the disappeared,” the Ministry said.

“France supports the swift resumption of negotiations on a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, with the support of the EU and the United States. As the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs has said repeatedly, there can be no lasting peace without respect for international law and the sovereignty, territorial integrity and inviolability of the borders between the two nations,” it added.

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