Effects of colonialism ‘still being felt to this day’

The consequences of colonialism are “still being felt to this day”, Chef de Cabinet Courtenay Rattray told the Special Committee on Decolonization on Friday.

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Guterres: ‘We can turn the tide’ towards ending colonialism

24 May 2023

New ideas must open fresh pathways towards finally ending the era of colonialism and to help advance sustainable development in the world’s 17 remaining colonies, the UN chief said in a video message to the Organization’s decolonization seminar in Bali, Indonesia

‘Restraint, de-escalation and dialogue’ needed to stem war in Yemen

14 Dec 2021

Yemen is teetering on a new “fragmented and bloody” chapter of war as military escalation and conflict escalates, Special Envoy Hans Grundberg told the Security Council on Tuesday, calling for “restraint, de-escalation and dialogue”.

Gaza: UN welcomes Kerem Shalom border crossing announcement

15 Dec 2023

The UN Spokesperson has welcomed the announcement on Friday by the Israeli cabinet that the Kerem Shalom border crossing into the Gaza Strip will be reopened.