S9 E27: Rishi Sunak & Bail Reform: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

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South Sudan: Important questions regarding political security - UNMISS Briefing | United Nations

Briefing by Anita Kiki Gbeho, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, on the situation in Sudan and South Sudan. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan, Anita Kiki Gbeho, told the Security Council that “important questions remain to be addressed regarding the political security and institutional conditions necessary for credible peaceful and inclusive elections” in South Sudan. Gbeho said “we remain deeply concerned by ongoing armed confrontations” involving the South Sudan Peoples Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in- Opposition (SPLA-IO), “particularly in Jonglei, as well as ongoing tensions in other parts of the country,” including Upper Nile, Unity, and to a lesser extent Western Bahr el Ghazal. She also expressed concerned at “the cycle of communal violence in places such as Warrap and Lakes States” where “civilians continue to pay the highest price.” Preparations for the December elections have been challenged by concerns about whether necessary conditions can be established in time. Opposition leader Dr. Riek Machar has remained in detention for close to a year. Gbeho said, “questions persist regarding political trust, civic and political space, security arrangements, financing, constituency boundaries and broader institutional preparedness.” Turning to humanitarian conditions, the Special Representative said, “despite facing enormous economic and humanitarian pressures, South Sudan has continued to keep its borders open to those fleeing the conflict in Sudan. This policy has provided protection and refuge to large numbers of vulnerable people and merits international support.” Gbeho, who is the Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), said, “we continue to advocate for dialogue, confidence-building measures and a reduction in violence. At the same time, persistent insecurity, humanitarian pressures and political tensions require constant adaptation. To remain fit for purpose, UNMISS is reviewing its structures, activities, staffing profile and operational posture, while strengthening early warning, mobility and responsiveness to emerging threats.”


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WHOA! Trump Endorsed Rep LOSES BIG in ELECTION UPSET!!!

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Trump STORMS OUT of Press Event as WAR MAKES HIM ILL

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REPORT FROM REFLECTING POOL AS CASE COLLAPSES

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LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 8/6/26

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Trump PANICS IN WHITE HOUSE as Iran CUTS HIM OUT OF DEAL!!!

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🚨Trump PANICS as GOP Rep ABRUPTLY QUITS before ELECTION!!

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UN Movie Society | MĀRAMA – in Celebration of International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

On 9 August 2026, on the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, the UN Movie Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council is honoured to present a special conversation with filmmaker Taratoa Stappard, director of the MĀRAMA. MĀRAMA is a groundbreaking Māori film written and directed by Taratoa Stappard. Set in 1859, it follows a young Māori woman who arrives alone in North Yorkshire, England, only to discover that the grand manor she now inhabits holds stolen Māori treasures, dark secrets, and a horrifying truth about her own colonial heritage. As she unravels it all, she reclaims her identity, her ancestral spiritual powers, and her right to justice. MĀRAMA premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2025 and has since captivated festival audiences around the world. Speaking directly to the United Nations' commitment to the rights, dignity, and self-determination of Indigenous Peoples, MĀRAMA is a fitting centrepiece for the UN Movie Society’s commemoration of the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples reminds us that no sustainable future is possible without justice for Indigenous Peoples – justice for their land, their languages, and their cultures – and calls on us to recognize the resilience, knowledge, and contributions of the world's Indigenous communities. MĀRAMA embodies that call: a story of a young Māori woman who reclaims her identity, her ancestral power, and her right to justice in the face of colonial violence and cultural theft. Movies hold the unique power to promote universal ideals, principles, and values so deeply enshrined by the United Nations, including peace, development, respect for human rights, cultural appreciation, the dignity of the human person, and equal rights for all. Founded at the United Nations Headquarters by Brenda Vongova, the UN Movie Society is committed to championing the goals and values of the United Nations through the universal language of motion pictures.


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Counter-Terrorism: ISIL remains a resilient and adaptive threat - Briefing | United Nations

Briefing by Oguljeren Niyazberdiyeva, Chief of the Office of the Under-Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism at the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), on Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts. The Security Council was told Wednesday that the Islamic State (ISIL/Da'esh) remains a resilient and adaptive threat despite sustained counter-terrorism pressure that has degraded its central leadership, as the Council reviewed the Secretary-General's 23rd biannual strategic report on the group. Oguljeren Niyazberdiyeva, Chief of the Office of the Under-Secretary-General at the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism, said Da'esh has continued to evolve even as its command structure has been disrupted. “While sustained counter-terrorism operations have disrupted Da'esh's senior leadership and reduced its ability to direct operations centrally, the group has continued to adapt. Although its structure is increasingly dispersed, Da'esh remains resilient, with its affiliates united by a shared ideology,” she said. Niyazberdiyeva said the threat remains most acute in Africa. “Today, the threat remains particularly acute in parts of Africa, notably in the Sahel and the Lake Chad Basin, where several affiliates continue to strengthen their capabilities, expand their operational reach and adapt their tactics,” she said, adding that the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) “continues to be the most active Da'esh affiliate globally and has demonstrated an increasing capacity to acquire and employ commercial drone technology.” On Iraq, she said counter-terrorism operations had significantly weakened the group's capabilities there but cautioned that gains must be consolidated. “In Iraq, continued counter-terrorism pressure has significantly constrained Da'esh's capabilities. The challenge now is to consolidate these hard-won gains through strong and accountable institutions, effective administration of justice, rehabilitation and reintegration efforts; and measures that address the conditions that could enable the group's resurgence,” she said. She called for deeper international cooperation, warning that “no Member State can address this threat alone.” Niyazberdiyeva also flagged the group's use of emerging technology. “The growing exploitation by Da'esh and its affiliates of advances in artificial intelligence, encrypted communications, digital platforms, virtual assets and unmanned aircraft systems underscores the need to strengthen governance, oversight and international cooperation, including with the private sector,” she said. “The threat posed by Da'esh will continue to evolve. Our collective response must evolve with it,” she said.


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