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Free Malaysia Today
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
EU and 6 member states ratify UN treaty on high seas
The landmark treaty aims to protect marine ecosystems threatened by multiple forms of pollution in international waters. (EPA Images pic) NEW YORK : The EU and six of its member states ratified the treaty to protect the high seas today, bringing it closer but still far short of the number needed for it to come into force. Ratification of the treaty's text – first adopted in June 2023 after years of negotiations – was a 'historic step towards protecting the world's oceans and preserving the delicate balance of our planet's ecosystem', said Costas Kadis, the EU oceans commissioner. He called on all countries to follow suit. Cyprus, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Portugal and Slovenia along with the EU submitted their instruments of ratification to the UN, the European mission to the UN said in a statement. France and Spain had already done so earlier this year. That brings the number of ratifications to 29 – still far short of the 60 required for the treaty to enter into force. The NGO coalition High Seas Alliance hailed the ratifications as a 'major step forward.' But treaty supporters 'need to up the political pressure to reach 60 ratifications,' director Rebecca Hubbard said in a statement. France is hosting a UN conference on the oceans June 9-13 in Nice, and its 'number one' priority is to obtain the ratifications needed, Jerome Bonnafont, the French ambassador to the UN, said this week. A ceremony is scheduled for June 9 in Nice in a bid to approach that threshold. The landmark treaty aims to protect marine ecosystems vital to humanity, threatened by multiple forms of pollution, in international waters covering almost half the planet. In particular, it provides for the creation of marine protected areas where certain activities could be restricted. This could include fishing or mining, which also depend on other international organizations.
Hans India
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
UN Security Council strongly condemns Pahalgam attack
New York: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has "condemned in the strongest terms" the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahal-gam. The UNSC further emphasised that the perpetrators, organisers, and sponsors of this "reprehensible act of terrorism" must be held ac-countable. In a press statement on 'Terrorist Attack in Jammu and Kashmir', the 15-member UNSC strongly denounced the 22 April terror attack in which 26 people, including 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen, were killed and several others injured. The victims were mostly tourists from all across India. "The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April, during which at least 26 people were killed and many more injured," the press statement said. The council said that it expresses "deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government of India and Gov-ernment of Nepal and wished a speedy and full recovery to those who were injured". "The members of the Security Council underlined the need to hold perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of this reprehensible act of terrorism accountable and bring them to justice," the press statement said. "They stressed that those responsible for these killings should be held accountable, and urged all States, in accordance with their obligations under international law and relevant Security Council resolutions, to cooperate actively with all relevant authorities in this regard," it said. A press statement is a declaration to the media made by the President of the Security Council on behalf of all 15 Members. France holds the UNSC presidency for April, and the press statement was issued by French Ambassador to the UN, Jerome Bonnafont. The UNSC members reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and man-ifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security. They reiterated that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifia-ble, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whom-ever committed. They reaffirmed the need for all States to combat by all means, in ac-cordance with the Charter of the United Nations and other obligations under international law, including international human rights law, in-ternational refugee law and international humanitarian law, threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts.
Indian Express
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Reprehensible terror act: UNSC on Pahalgam
The UN Security Council has 'condemned in the strongest terms' the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, calling for those responsible for the 'reprehensible act of terrorism' to be brought to justice. The 15-nation Council issued a press statement in which members 'condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir' on April 22, during which 26 people were killed and many more injured. 'The members of the Security Council underlined the need to hold perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of this reprehensible act of terrorism accountable and bring them to justice,' the press statement said. 'They stressed that those responsible for these killings should be held accountable, and urged all States, in accordance with their obligations under international law and relevant Security Council resolutions, to cooperate actively with all relevant authorities in this regard,' it said. A press statement is a declaration to the media made by the President of the Security Council on behalf of all 15 Members. France is the president of the Council for April and the press statement was issued by Council President Permanent Representative of France to the UN Ambassador Jerome Bonnafont. It is learnt that the US had floated the draft statement, which was then discussed by Council members. Pakistan currently sits in the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member. A press statement requires agreement from all Council members and is a negotiated text. The members of the Security Council expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the government of India and the government of Nepal, and wished a speedy recovery to those injured. A Nepali citizen was among those killed in the attack. The UNSC members reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security. They reiterated that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomever committed. They reaffirmed the need for all States to combat by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and other obligations under international law, including international human rights law, international refugee law and international humanitarian law, threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts. Meanwhile, Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, responding to a question on the situation between India and Pakistan at the daily press briefing Friday, said that 'we continue to follow the situation with very deep concern'. 'And we, of course, reiterate our condemnation of the attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, which, as you know, killed about 26 civilians. And we again urge both the Government of India and the Government of Pakistan to exercise maximum restraint to ensure the situation does not deteriorate further.'
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Business Standard
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
'Reprehensible act': UNSC condemns Pahalgam attack; calls for justice
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has strongly denounced the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, emphasising the need to bring those responsible — as well as their organisers and sponsors — to justice. Referring to the incident as a 'reprehensible act of terrorism', the Council underscored the importance of accountability. In a press statement issued under the agenda item "Terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir", the 15-member body condemned the April 22 attack, which claimed 26 lives and injured several others. "The members of the Security Council underlined the need to hold perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of this reprehensible act of terrorism accountable and bring them to justice," the statement said. The Council further urged all countries to actively support relevant authorities, in line with their obligations under international law and Security Council resolutions, to ensure accountability. Statement issued by French Presidency The formal statement was released by the current President of the Council, French Ambassador to the UN Jerome Bonnafont. France holds the rotating presidency for April. Press statements are consensus-based declarations issued on behalf of all 15 Council members. The draft of the statement was reportedly proposed by the United States before undergoing discussion among Council members. Press statements require unanimous agreement among all Council nations, including Pakistan, which is currently serving as a non-permanent member. Also Read Council members extended their deepest sympathies to the victims' families and conveyed condolences to the governments of India and Nepal. Among the victims were 25 Indian citizens and one Nepali national. Terrorism a threat to global peace, says UNSC Reiterating their stance, the UNSC members declared that terrorism in all forms remains one of the gravest threats to international peace and security. They stressed that any terrorist act — regardless of its motive, location, or perpetrator — is criminal and indefensible. The Council reaffirmed the need for all states to counter threats posed by terrorism through all lawful means, in accordance with the UN Charter and relevant international legal frameworks, including human rights, refugee, and humanitarian law. UN Chief's office monitors situation closely UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, said the UN is following the situation between India and Pakistan 'with very deep concern'. He reiterated the UN's condemnation of the Jammu and Kashmir attack that killed 'about 26 civilians' and urged both countries to exercise 'maximum restraint' to avoid further escalation. Asked if Guterres would speak with Indian and Pakistani leaders after returning from Rome, Dujarric replied, 'I hope to have something to share with you.' Rejecting a suggestion that the crisis is being overlooked, he said, 'I don't agree with your comment... we are paying very close attention.' Pahalgam attack On April 22, terrorists opened fire on a group of tourists at the Baisaran meadow in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district, killing 26 people and injuring several others. In the wake of the Pahalgam attack, India undertook a series of punitive actions directed at Pakistan. These included halting the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, ceasing water flow to Pakistan, and closing the Integrated Check Post at Attari — one of the primary land routes connecting the two nations. The government also revoked visa privileges under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme and cancelled all previously granted visas to Pakistani citizens. Access to Pakistan's official X (formerly Twitter) handle was blocked within India, and Pakistani nationals in the country were ordered to exit within 48 hours.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Reprehensible act of terrorism': UNSC strongly condemns Pahalgam attack
NEW DELHI: The United Nations Security Council on Friday condemned the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April, which left at least 26 dead and scores injured. In a press statement released, Council's President Jerome Bonnafont expressed deep solidarity with the victims' families and the governments of India and Nepal, while also wishing a swift recovery for the injured. "The members of the Security Council underlined the need to hold perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of this reprehensible act of terrorism accountable and bring them to justice," the statement read. "They stressed that those responsible for these killings should be held accountable, and urged all States, in accordance with their obligations under international law and relevant Security Council resolutions, to cooperate actively with all relevant authorities in this regard," it added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo The Council reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms remains one of the gravest threats to global peace and security. The statement highlighted the indiscriminate nature of such violence, stressing that no ideology or motive justifies the targeting of innocent civilians. The statement also reiterated that terrorism is unjustifiable under any circumstances, regardless of political, ideological, or religious motivations. The UNSC stressed the importance of a comprehensive approach, urging member states to combat terrorism within the framework of international law, including human rights and humanitarian obligations. By referencing the UN Charter, the Council also stressed on the necessity of lawful and coordinated measures to address security threats while safeguarding fundamental freedoms. The attack, carried out by terrorists at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam on April 22, is one of the deadliest in the Valley since the 2019 Pulwama strike in which 40 CRPF jawans were killed. The attack was one of the biggest terror attacks in the region after the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.
