The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to suspend Russia from the Human Rights Council, pointing to evidence of grave war crimes in Ukraine.
UNITED NATIONS (AN) — The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to suspend Russia from the Human Rights Council on Thursday, pointing to evidence of grave war crimes in Ukraine.
Delegates to the New York-based 193-nation assembly voted 93-24, with 58 abstentions, to oust Russia from the U.N.'s top human rights body in Geneva, but the vote margin was significantly less than two previous resolutions to demand an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine.
Refugees observe the 10-year anniversary of their flight to safety from Myanmar and demand a safe return.
The report for the year ending on June 30 observes that armed conflicts increased as challenges to military rule intensified.
Reporters Without Borders said it is "hugely relieved" at the release of Evan Gershkovich and Alsu Kurmasheva.
ICC prosecutors could use the U.N. report to bolster the court's work of investigating suspected war crimes committed in Gaza.
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Landlocked between Russia and China, Mongolia depends on Russia to meet its energy needs and China to buy its exports.
The guidance comes weeks before the U.N. General Assembly takes up the issue of AMR at its high-level meeting this month.
More than a third of the funds will support aid efforts for people in Yemen (US$20 million) and Ethiopia (US$15 million).
