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• UN human rights experts condemned the M23 armed group on Tuesday for orchestrating a "reign of terror" in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. • The Rwanda-backed group is accused of systemic sexual torture and violence targeting civilians within the territories it controls. • UNICEF has joined the call for an immediate end to these attacks, emphasizing the urgent need to protect children and humanitarian facilities.

• External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres to discuss critical global developments, specifically focusing on the conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine. • The discussions emphasized India's commitment to "Shanti" (peace) and humanitarian relief efforts in response to global instability and natural disasters. • The meeting reinforced Prime Minister Narendra Modi's June 2023 stance to the US Congress that the current era should be defined by dialogue and diplomacy rather than war.

• External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York on July 14 to discuss critical global instabilities. • The high-level talks focused on ongoing conflicts in West Asia, Ukraine, and Sudan, highlighting the need for international stability. • During the meeting, India formally launched its strategic campaign to secure a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028–2029 term.