António Guterres launched the appeal during the annual ceremony on the land of the UN headquarters in New York to ring the bell of peace.

The pursuit of the cause of peace is “the beating heart” of the organization, “but today, peace is besieged”, it said.

“Conflicts are increasing. Civilians suffer.

Peace requires action

The ceremony becomes before International Peace Day On September 21, and the theme of this year is “Act now for a peaceful world”.

“We know that peace does not occur by accident,” said the secretary general. “It is forged – by courage, compromise and especially action.”

He called for action “to silence arms”, amplify diplomacy, protect civilians and maintain the Charter of the United Nations.

“We must act – to fight against the deep causes of the conflict – of inequality and exclusion, the speech of hatred and climate chaos. We must act-to invest in prevention, dialogue and confidence, “he continued.

“And we must act to support the manufacturers of peace – especially women and young people – who are on the front line of hope.”

Do not give up: President of the General Assembly

The president of the United Nations General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, also discussed the rally.

In the midst of numerous conflicts in the world, she wondered if there would be less war without the United Nations, who firmly replied that “certainly not”.

“Now is not the time to give up,” she said. “It’s a moment to try even stronger. »»

‘Let peace ring’

The secretary general said that “peace is the most powerful force for a better future”, insisting that “he is within our reach – if we choose it”.

This is the message of The Peace Bell, he added, thrown in 1952 from coins and medals given by people from everyone, “united in their desire for peace”.

“This peace bell reminds us that even the smallest contributions can forge something lasting,” he said.

“Even in a fractured world, we can come together to let peace ring. Let us answer this call. »»

About the Bell of Peace

Japanese bell of peace has been presented as A gift to the United Nations of the United Nations Association of Japan on June 8, 1954.

For its part are eight Japanese characters who say “the absolute peace of the world in lively”.

It is housed in a wooden structure resembling a traditional Shinto sanctuary.

The bell sounded twice a year on the first day of spring, at the Vernal equinox, and to commemorate International Peace Day.

Ms. Karki, the first woman Prime Minister of Nepal, was appointed by President Ram Chandra Poudel who administered the oath of office during a ceremony attended by young people, civil servants and foreign diplomats.

According to the media, she was responsible for organizing new elections within six months.

She was previously the only woman judge -in -chief, leading the Supreme Court from 2016 to 2017.

Historic moment

“” At this central moment, the United Nations stand alongside the people of Nepal in their aspirations for peace, justice, transparency, responsibility and progress,“Said Hanna Singer Hamdy, UN resident coordinator in Nepal, in a statement.

She also recognized the contributions of the president, the chief of staff of the army and the young leaders of “Genz”, noting that their efforts “contributed to making this transition possible”.

The UN remains determined to work with the government to support stability, human rights and sustainable development, added the press release.

An inspiration for girls and women

Children’s funds Unicef Felicity Ms. Karkki, adage His appointment “is an inspiration for girls and women” and stressed the importance of placing children’s rights in the center of the restoration of Nepal.

Likewise, the United Nations Development Program (Predict), Gender equality agency United Nationsand reproductive health agency, Unfpaexpressed his support for his leadership, emphasizing inclusive governance, gender equality and the protection of women and young people.

Serious challenges

The appointment comes in the middle of serious challenges. THE The troubles started on Monday As so-called “protest of the Z generation” against corruption, nepotism and restrictions on social networks. The security forces opened fire on the crowd, causing multiple deaths and injuries.

The demonstrators stormed and burnt down key institutions, notably Parliament, the Supreme Court, the offices of the federal and provincial government and the offices of political parties, while targeting the media, schools, businesses and houses.

The jailbreaks has occurred in several places, and reports suggest that certain demonstrations may have been infiltrated by actors and external groups, further complicating security.

In response, the The army took control of national security Late Tuesday, deploying troops through the Kathmandu valley and imposing movement restrictions to stabilize the situation.

She said It was not the first time that drones had been identified beyond the borders of Ukraine ” But it is the first time that several drones have been flying so deep in the airspace of a neighboring country.“”

Ms. Dicarlo said the UN had no way of verifying complaints or counters surrounding the incident and could only count on information accessible to the public.

According to Poland, 19 Russian drones entered its airspace overnight on September 9 and 10 during a large -scale missile and the drone assault on Ukraine. Polish authorities have said that some drones had been slaughtered and that debris was then recovered in the country’s central and eastern regions.

The episode marked the first time that NATO allies used strength to neutralize these drones.

Polish authorities have reported temporary airport closings in Warsaw and Rzeszów and air traffic restrictions in the east of the country. Although no victim has been reported, the residential areas of certain villages have suffered damage.

The Russian Defense Ministry acknowledged having made strikes against Ukrainian targets during the same period, but said that it did not intend to arouse objectives in Poland. The Bélarus would have said that certain drones had been deflected by Ukrainian countermeasures and have deflected, adding that he had alerted neighboring countries when drones were approaching their airspace.

Poland invoked article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty (NATO Treaty) following the incident, which caused emergency consultations between the 32 member states of the European Security Pact.

Civil Toll goes up to Ukraine

The briefing came in a context of continuous Russian strikes across Ukraine.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that more than 400 drones and 40 cruise and ballistic missiles were launched in 15 regions between September 9 and 10, causing civil deaths, including at least one in the capital kyiv.

Impact in Russia and occupied regions

Ms. Dicarlo also underlined the war toll in Russia and the regions occupied by Russia of Ukraine.

She reminded the Council that attacks on civilians and civil infrastructure, wherever they occur, are prohibited under international humanitarian law and must stop.

“This week’s events highlight the dangerous impact of this war on the region’s security and the risk of climbing,” she said.

“Consequently, we therefore call once again urgently for a complete, immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine. The final state must be a fair, complete and lasting peace online with the Charter of the United Nationsinternational law and relevant United Nations resolutions.“”

More to follow …

THE Security advice meets in emergency session at the request of Poland at 3 p.m. in New York, after 19 Russian drones violated their airspace and the airspace of the North Atlantic Treat (NATO) organization earlier this week. He has marked the most serious foray into NATO territory since Ukraine’s large -scale invasion by Russia – and highlights the extent to which drone technology has reshaped tactics, logistics and strategy in wars around the world. Follow Live coverage of the debate Around the emblematic horseshoe table below.

The New York Declaration is the result of an international conference held in July at the UN headquarters, organized by France and Saudi Arabia, which later resumed this month.

The general meeting includes the 193 UN member states and 142 countries voted in favor of A resolution Support the document.

Israel voted against her, alongside nine other countries-Argentina, Hungary, Micronesia, Nauru, Palaos, Papuasie-Nouvelle.

“Roadmap” for the future

Before the vote, the French ambassador Jérôme Bonnafont recalled that the New York Declaration “presents a single roadmap to deliver the solution to two states”.

This implies an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all the hostages held there and the creation of a Palestinian state that is both viable and sovereign.

The roadmap also calls for the disarmament of Hamas and its exclusion from governance in Gaza, normalization between Israel and Arab countries, as well as collective security guarantees.

Speaking before the vote, the Israeli ambassador Danny Danon said that “this unilateral statement will not remain in memories as a stage towards peace, only as another hollow gesture which weakens the credibility of this assembly.”

He said that “Hamas is the greatest winner of all approval here today” and will declare it “the fruit of October 7”.

The high -level international conference in July took place in the context of the war in Gaza and to deteriorate the prospects of the two -state solution.

In remarks in the opening segment, a Secretary General António Guterres Note that “the central question for peace in the Middle East is the implementation of the two-state solution, where two independent, sovereign and democratic United States-Israel and Palestine-live side by side in peace and security”.

The meeting was requested by Poland after having pointed out that at least 19 violations by Russian drones of its territory overnight in a large -scale missile and a strike of drones against Ukraine.

The episode has marked the most serious foray since the start of Ukraine’s large -scale invasion in Russia in 2022.

While Poland and its NATO allies have shot down several of the drones, the incident increased tensions in the region – and has put the new threats posed by the drone war at the heart of the diplomatic debate.

The Russian Defense Ministry said that strikes aimed at the industrial military targets of Ukraine and that it did not intend to cross the border.

Political leader of the UN in short

The United Nations Politics Manager, Rosemary Dicarlo, should inform ambassadors. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs in Poland will attend, alongside regional states and the European Union.

The incident raised a deep concern concerning the overflow of the conflict in Ukraine.

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Ascension of the drone

The incursion reported in Polish airspace highlights the growing role of drones in modern conflicts.

Relatively inexpensive and easy to deploy, drones are completing more and more – and in some cases in supplanting – conventional military equipment.

The armies, armed groups and militias around the world quickly adapt to their use, allowing strikes and recognitions with a lower risk for staff.

However, dysfunctions, loss of control and human errors can lead to strikes or involuntary impacts – in particular when deployed in cities and cities as opposed to the battlefield.

Analysts also say that drones scrambled the border between traditional military operations and asymmetrical war, which increases the risk of involuntary climbing through borders.

Learn more in our explanator, here.

The Right’s Office, OhchrAsked 314 witnesses who left the RPDC – more commonly known as North Korea – and has consulted several organizations and experts to assess human rights conditions since 2014.

The situation has not improved and, in many cases, has worsened, “bringing even more suffering to the population,” said spokesperson Liz Throssell, information journalists in Geneva.

James Heenan, head of the office working on the RPDC, stressed the seriousness of human rights violations, where even a minor offense can lead to a sanction.

Killed to share online shows

“” We have credible evidence that individuals were executed-not only to watch the K-Dramas. The crime is for distribution At a certain level, foreign information, foreign media, “he said.

The report revealed that new laws, political and practices have led to increased surveillance and control over citizens, some of whom found themselves in forced work camps, as political prisoners.

Work in “shock brigades”

In a form of forced work called “shock brigades”, the Pyongyang authorities would have used thousands of orphans and street children to work in coal mines and other environments, exposing them to dangerous and long hours of work, according to the United Nations report.

Heenan also added that schoolchildren are also used to doing “exhausting” work collected harvesting and although they were supposed to be in class.

“The government says that it is a sort of study program to help them acquire life skills. But the information we have had for many years He responds to the qualification of forced work because children have no choice“He said.

The physically demanding and dangerous work of brigades is also undertaken by residents of the military or penitentiary system, as well as by mainly poor families of families who wish to become party members or improve their social status.

Deaths would be frequent under these conditions, but rather than increasing security measures, PDR publicly glorifies deaths as a sacrifice to the chief, according to the report.

The widely used death penalty

In 2014 and 2015, many senior officials were reportedly performed for “anti-state acts”, the report said.

Although this trend later decreased, escape said that from 2020, execution was used for the distribution of unauthorized media, drugs and economic crimes, prostitution, pornography, traffic and murder.

Since 2015, six new laws have made it possible to use the death penalty for offenses such as vaguely defined “anti-state” propaganda.

The respondents said they also witnessed public executions in the past decade. The report explains that the government has organized public tests and executions to inspire fear in the population and dissuasive.

“To block the eyes and ears of the people, they reinforced the repression,” said one of the witnesses to Ohchr.

Not enough progress

The escape expressed that certain improvements had been made to the treatment of people in detention establishments. North Korea has also ratified two other human rights treaties, but the report ultimately concludes that it is far from respecting its obligations under international law.

The RPDC remains more isolated than any other nation, adding more to the difficulty of monitoring and implementing fair human rights standards.

“” What we have seen is a lost decade »» said UN Human Rights Head Volker Türk. “And it hurts to say that if the RPDC continues on its current trajectory, the population will be subject to more suffering, brutal repression and fear that they have endured for so long. »»