According to the last directive of President Trump of the White House on Tuesday on international cooperation, the United States will no longer participate or will not financially support the Human Rights Council in Geneva, which should meet on Friday to discuss the crisis of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The executive decree also calls for an examination of membership in the United States at UNESCO, the United Nations Education, Science and Culture Agency.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who has 90 days to assess “how and if” supports Washington’s interests.
The third United Nations agency immediately affected by the ordinance is united, the United Nations Agency for Palestinian refugees, which the White House ordinance maintained “would have been infiltrated” by terrorist affiliates.
The presidential order withdraws funding from the United States of UNRWA and notes that the alleged involvement of the United Nations agency in the attacks of October 7 against Israel, something that has strongly condemned and reacted by opening up to An independent and internal survey, ultimately dismissing nine employees for employees for their possible involvement.
Israel did not provide independent investigators with evidence to fully corroborate their allegations.
August 4, 2025 – in just six months – the American decree also calls for an examination of American members of “all international intergovernmental organizations” and all conventions and treated.
Praise for American rescue support
UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, said in response to questions concerning the last decree that “from the first day”, it was clear that American support for the UN “saved countless lives and advanced global security ”.
“”As I mentioned, the secretary general is looking forward to talking to President Trump. He can’t wait to continue what was a very frank and productive relationship during the first mandate“He said.
Mr. Dujarric recalled Tuesday’s remarks of President Trump in the oval office where he declared that the UN had “great potential” with an essential role to play many major challenges that the world is confronted.
At least 40 children killed in three days while violence degenerates in Sudan
An increase in violence across Sudan would have killed at least 40 children in just three days, with bombings targeting several regions of the country, warned the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
On Monday, heavy bombing in Kadugli, in the state of southern Kordofan, killed 21 children and injured 29 others.
During the weekend, the attacks against the markets of El Fasher in the state of Darfur and Sabreen in the state of Khartoum cost the lives of at least 19 more children, with several other injured.
“Unfortunately, it is rare that more than a few days spend after new reports on children who are killed and injured,” said Annmarie Swai, the UNICEF representative in the country.
Daily killings
Since June 2024, when the conflict has been spreading in new regions, an average of more than four incidents per day has been documented, with 80% of these cases involving murders and mutilation.
Violence has also struck a vital civil infrastructure. At the end of January, Shelling would have struck the only hospital that operates in El Fasher, killing and injuring seven children, while another attack on a space adapted to children in UNICEF in Khartoum state made three children who died or injured .
“”Children in Sudan pay the ultimate price of implacable fights“Said Ms. Swai, urging all parties to respect international humanitarian law.
135,000 women in Africa could die from breast cancer by 2040
It is estimated that 135,000 women could die from avoidable breast cancer by 2040 in sub -Saharan Africa without urgent action, warned the World Health Organization (WHO).
According to an WHO study in 42 of the 47 countries in the region, there are significant gaps and disparities in the control of breast cancer.
The main results included a critical shortage of health workers who are essential for prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
The fight against breast cancer is also limited by a lack of access to specialized cancer centers, which said.
Lack of screening
The United Nations health agency found that Only five of the 47 sub -Saharan African countries have regular cancer screening programs. Laboratory screening facilities are also lacking, with only two countries that meet the standard of a laboratory per 100,000 people.
Deaths related to breast cancer in the region continue to be led by late diagnosis and insufficient prevention and care. It is necessary for much more investment in health care, which insisted.
In 2022 alone, the United Nations said that 38 women out of 100,000 in breast cancer diagnosis and 19 per 100,000 people died of the disease.
Tunisia: The panel of rights requires the immediate release of the activist on the hunger strike
On Wednesday, the best independent rights experts reiterated their appeal to the Tunisian authorities to release an imprisoned activist who is intensive care after having hungry strike.
Sihem Bendedrine, 75, was the former president of the Truth and Dignity Commission in Tunisia until she was detained in August from last year.
In a joint call, independent rights experts insisted that Ms. Bendedrine was immediately released and unconditionally and that any accusation against her fell.
Rights experts – special rapporteurs Bernard Duhaime, Mary Lawlor and Margaret Satterthwaite – said her arrest seemed to be in retaliation for her activism.
Truth in power
In particular, they cited its contribution to the report of the Commission of Truth and Dignity which, according to them, “should lead to the continuation of the alleged perpetrators of serious violations of previous regimes”.
The Tunisian Commission was created in 2014 in collaboration with the United Nations Human Rights Office, OHCHR, and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). He was responsible for investigating alleged abuse dating back to six decades as well as acting as an arbitrator in the event of corruption and blatant human rights violations.
Bendedrine is accused of having falsified the commission report on corruption in the banking system and has been the subject of judicial investigations since 2021, before her detention like last year.
Independent experts appointed by the Human Rights Council have also argued that commission members and staff cannot be held responsible for any content, conclusions or recommendations in the report, as their work has been carried out in accordance to their mandate.
Chad and Nigeria sign the agreement for the voluntary repatriation of refugees
The governments of Chad and Nigeria, in collaboration with the UN refugee agency, HCR, signed a tripartite agreement to allow the voluntary repatriation of Nigerian refugees currently residing in Chad.
It marks an important step in regional efforts to provide lasting solutions to refugees, ensuring that any future return is voluntary, safe and dignified.
A tripartite commission will be created to develop standard operational procedures for the implementation of the agreement. This includes facilitation of continuous dialogue, joint assessments and coordination between Chad, Nigeria and UNHCR. The Commission will ensure that roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and that the protection of refugees remain at the heart of the process.
“”This tripartite agreement is a crucial step to ensure that any voluntary repatriation of refugees takes place in a way that confirms their fundamental rights and dignity,», In Abdouraouf Gnon-Kondé, director of the regional office of the UNHCR.
The signing of this Agreement is part of a broader commitment to the governments of Chad and Nigeria to strengthen protection and solutions for the displaced populations. This includes cooperation underway with neighboring countries to improve the regional coordination of voluntary repatriation and reintegration efforts.
The UNHCR congratulates the governments of Chad and Nigeria for their leadership in promoting sustainable solutions while protecting the rights of refugees. The agency is ready to implement its commitments under this tripartite agreement.
