Vibhu Mishra
@bullet350.bsky.social
Public Information Officer with the United Nations. Views expressed are my own.
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Extremely worrying reports of over a dozen fatalities and hundreds injured in #GenZ protests in #Kathmandu, #Nepal — against nepotism in the country and the recent #SocialMediaBan.
Curfew has been declared in several locations in the capital city and the army deployed, as strong protests continue.
Curfew has been declared in several locations in the capital city and the army deployed, as strong protests continue.
September 8, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Extremely worrying reports of over a dozen fatalities and hundreds injured in #GenZ protests in #Kathmandu, #Nepal — against nepotism in the country and the recent #SocialMediaBan.
Curfew has been declared in several locations in the capital city and the army deployed, as strong protests continue.
Curfew has been declared in several locations in the capital city and the army deployed, as strong protests continue.
In earthquake-hit #Myanmar, the situation is dire – communities shattered, infrastructure ruined and tens of thousands in urgent need of aid
I spoke with Michael Dunford from #UN #WFP; he describes the devastation in #Mandalay and #Sagaing
#UNNews #interview
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I spoke with Michael Dunford from #UN #WFP; he describes the devastation in #Mandalay and #Sagaing
#UNNews #interview
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April 1, 2025 at 8:15 PM
In earthquake-hit #Myanmar, the situation is dire – communities shattered, infrastructure ruined and tens of thousands in urgent need of aid
I spoke with Michael Dunford from #UN #WFP; he describes the devastation in #Mandalay and #Sagaing
#UNNews #interview
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I spoke with Michael Dunford from #UN #WFP; he describes the devastation in #Mandalay and #Sagaing
#UNNews #interview
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Top UN envoy for #Afghanistan underscores the need for realistic engagement with the country as humanitarian and human rights crises deepen amid growing international isolation
#UNNews #UNAMA
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#UNNews #UNAMA
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Afghanistan: Top UN envoy calls for ‘a moment of realism’, as Taliban’s isolation grows
The top UN envoy for Afghanistan on Monday underscored the need for realistic engagement with the country as humanitarian and human rights crises deepen amid growing international isolation.
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March 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Top UN envoy for #Afghanistan underscores the need for realistic engagement with the country as humanitarian and human rights crises deepen amid growing international isolation
#UNNews #UNAMA
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#UNNews #UNAMA
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#BREAKING
UN Security Council UNANIMOUSLY extends the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in #Cyprus, UNFICYP, for a further year, until 31 January 2026
All 15 members voted in favor
The Force was set up in 1964 to prevent further fighting between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities
UN Security Council UNANIMOUSLY extends the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in #Cyprus, UNFICYP, for a further year, until 31 January 2026
All 15 members voted in favor
The Force was set up in 1964 to prevent further fighting between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities
January 31, 2025 at 3:15 PM
#Myanmar: the UN Secretary-General on Thursday said the military must relinquish power to allow a return to civilian rule through an inclusive democratic transition, as the country marks four years since the junta seized power
#UNNews @pierreperon.bsky.social
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#UNNews @pierreperon.bsky.social
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Myanmar: UN chief urges return to civilian rule as crisis worsens
The UN Secretary-General on Thursday said Myanmar’s military must relinquish power to allow a return to civilian rule through an inclusive democratic transition, as the country marks four years since ...
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January 31, 2025 at 2:56 AM
#Myanmar: the UN Secretary-General on Thursday said the military must relinquish power to allow a return to civilian rule through an inclusive democratic transition, as the country marks four years since the junta seized power
#UNNews @pierreperon.bsky.social
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#UNNews @pierreperon.bsky.social
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#Myanmar: the UN Secretary-General on Thursday said the military must relinquish power to allow a return to civilian rule through an inclusive democratic transition, as the country marks four years since the junta seized power
news.un.org/en/story/202...
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Myanmar: UN chief urges return to civilian rule as crisis worsens
The UN Secretary-General on Thursday said Myanmar’s military must relinquish power to allow a return to civilian rule through an inclusive democratic transition, as the country marks four years since ...
news.un.org
January 31, 2025 at 2:54 AM
#Myanmar: the UN Secretary-General on Thursday said the military must relinquish power to allow a return to civilian rule through an inclusive democratic transition, as the country marks four years since the junta seized power
news.un.org/en/story/202...
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Four years after the military coup which plunged #Myanmar into turmoil, the country is facing an unprecedented “polycrisis,” marked by economic collapse, intensifying conflict, complex climate hazards and deepening poverty
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#UNNews @pierreperon.bsky.social
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Four years after the coup, Myanmar remains on the brink
Four years after the military coup which plunged Myanmar into turmoil, the country is facing an unprecedented “polycrisis,” marked by economic collapse, intensifying conflict, complex climate hazards ...
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January 30, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Four years after the military coup which plunged #Myanmar into turmoil, the country is facing an unprecedented “polycrisis,” marked by economic collapse, intensifying conflict, complex climate hazards and deepening poverty
#UNNews @pierreperon.bsky.social
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#UNNews @pierreperon.bsky.social
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January 23, 2025 at 8:22 AM
#Myanmar crisis: Civilians killed in airstrikes as #Rohingya risk dangerous journeys
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Myanmar crisis: Civilians killed in airstrikes as Rohingya risk dangerous journeys
The security situation in Myanmar continues to remain highly volatile, with intensified airstrikes across multiple regions leading to dozens of civilian casualties, the UN Office for the Coordination ...
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January 22, 2025 at 10:24 PM
#Myanmar crisis: Civilians killed in airstrikes as #Rohingya risk dangerous journeys
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On #MLKDay, reflect on this story from the UN archives honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a tireless advocate for peace who reinforced the link between global conflict and injustice at home
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Martin Luther King Protests the Vietnam War in 1967
YouTube video by UN Story
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January 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
On #MLKDay, reflect on this story from the UN archives honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a tireless advocate for peace who reinforced the link between global conflict and injustice at home
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqOo...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqOo...
I am one of the 28,173,151. Thank you for the welcome!
January 20, 2025 at 3:30 AM
I am one of the 28,173,151. Thank you for the welcome!
January 17, 2025 at 9:38 AM
January 14, 2025 at 3:10 AM
No concerns for #RoadSafety or #AirPollution… definitely not the smartest one on these streets of #Kathmandu, #Nepal
January 12, 2025 at 12:54 PM
No concerns for #RoadSafety or #AirPollution… definitely not the smartest one on these streets of #Kathmandu, #Nepal
The Moon next to the Bahirabhnath Temple at #Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
Situated about 20 km north of #Kathmandu, the Square is one of the several #UNESCO World #Heritage Sites in #Nepal
Situated about 20 km north of #Kathmandu, the Square is one of the several #UNESCO World #Heritage Sites in #Nepal
January 12, 2025 at 5:39 AM
The Moon next to the Bahirabhnath Temple at #Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
Situated about 20 km north of #Kathmandu, the Square is one of the several #UNESCO World #Heritage Sites in #Nepal
Situated about 20 km north of #Kathmandu, the Square is one of the several #UNESCO World #Heritage Sites in #Nepal
#Nepal #Quake update:
As of 1500 Nepal time, minor damage damaged eg cracked walls, reported in several northern districts;
In the south, about a dozen school students fainted in panic during class as the quake struck;
Some injuries reported in #Kathmandu, mostly as a result of panic
As of 1500 Nepal time, minor damage damaged eg cracked walls, reported in several northern districts;
In the south, about a dozen school students fainted in panic during class as the quake struck;
Some injuries reported in #Kathmandu, mostly as a result of panic
January 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
#Nepal #Quake update:
As of 1500 Nepal time, minor damage damaged eg cracked walls, reported in several northern districts;
In the south, about a dozen school students fainted in panic during class as the quake struck;
Some injuries reported in #Kathmandu, mostly as a result of panic
As of 1500 Nepal time, minor damage damaged eg cracked walls, reported in several northern districts;
In the south, about a dozen school students fainted in panic during class as the quake struck;
Some injuries reported in #Kathmandu, mostly as a result of panic
According to authorities in north east Nepal, places that have reported in escaped with minor damage
January 7, 2025 at 8:29 AM
According to authorities in north east Nepal, places that have reported in escaped with minor damage
I’m in Kathmandu; the shaking was definitely strong. Thus far (as of 13:00 local time) some injuries and minor damage reported in parts of Nepal Kathmandu largely normal
Damage severe near the epicenter and north of Nepal-China border
For many, this brought back the trauma of 2015 quake
Damage severe near the epicenter and north of Nepal-China border
For many, this brought back the trauma of 2015 quake
January 7, 2025 at 8:28 AM
I’m in Kathmandu; the shaking was definitely strong. Thus far (as of 13:00 local time) some injuries and minor damage reported in parts of Nepal Kathmandu largely normal
Damage severe near the epicenter and north of Nepal-China border
For many, this brought back the trauma of 2015 quake
Damage severe near the epicenter and north of Nepal-China border
For many, this brought back the trauma of 2015 quake
According to the Ministry of Home Affairs of #Nepal, minor damage reported so far (as of 8:35 am Nepal time) — no reports of deaths or injuries — from this morning’s #earthquake
January 7, 2025 at 2:53 AM
According to the Ministry of Home Affairs of #Nepal, minor damage reported so far (as of 8:35 am Nepal time) — no reports of deaths or injuries — from this morning’s #earthquake
I’m in Kathmandu, definitely felt it strong. Drove around town this morning, no signs of damage and the quake a topic of morning tea discussions.
No reports of damage so far in Nepal. That said, info yet to come from far flung villages
No reports of damage so far in Nepal. That said, info yet to come from far flung villages
January 7, 2025 at 2:40 AM
I’m in Kathmandu, definitely felt it strong. Drove around town this morning, no signs of damage and the quake a topic of morning tea discussions.
No reports of damage so far in Nepal. That said, info yet to come from far flung villages
No reports of damage so far in Nepal. That said, info yet to come from far flung villages
Since the 7.1 Magnitude #earthquake that struck near the Nepal-China border at about 6:50 Nepal time, there have been about 6 aftershocks 4.5 M or higher, including two 5.1 and 5
Situation in #Kathmandu: #Quake felt across the city and in almost entire Nepal, no reports of damage in Kathmandu city.
Situation in #Kathmandu: #Quake felt across the city and in almost entire Nepal, no reports of damage in Kathmandu city.
January 7, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Since the 7.1 Magnitude #earthquake that struck near the Nepal-China border at about 6:50 Nepal time, there have been about 6 aftershocks 4.5 M or higher, including two 5.1 and 5
Situation in #Kathmandu: #Quake felt across the city and in almost entire Nepal, no reports of damage in Kathmandu city.
Situation in #Kathmandu: #Quake felt across the city and in almost entire Nepal, no reports of damage in Kathmandu city.
6:58 am — 5.1 M
7:17 am — 4.8 M
7:22 am — 4.9 M
(all times local / Nepal Standard Time)
7:17 am — 4.8 M
7:22 am — 4.9 M
(all times local / Nepal Standard Time)
January 7, 2025 at 1:58 AM
6:58 am — 5.1 M
7:17 am — 4.8 M
7:22 am — 4.9 M
(all times local / Nepal Standard Time)
7:17 am — 4.8 M
7:22 am — 4.9 M
(all times local / Nepal Standard Time)
Two aftershocks reported — 5.1 and 4.8 according to USGS
January 7, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Two aftershocks reported — 5.1 and 4.8 according to USGS
Two aftershocks reported — 5.1 and 4.8 according to USGS
January 7, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Two aftershocks reported — 5.1 and 4.8 according to USGS