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Formed in the aftermath of World War II, the UN's most important objectives are to secure peace, protect human rights and enforce international laws. In the course of upcoming reforms, Germany hopes to secure a permanent seat within the UN's most powerful organ, the Security Council.

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How the Children of Ukraine Are Coping with the War - Johanna Maria Fritz / Agentur Ostkreuz / DER SPIEGEL

The Lost Generation How the Children of Ukraine Are Coping with the War

Millions of Ukrainian children are suffering as a result of Vladimir Putin's invasion of their country. Many have lost their parents and hardly any are able to attend school. What does the future hold? By Thore Schröder und Johanna Maria Fritz (Photos), in Odessa and Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine: With Reporting by Fedir Petrov

"If There Is a Complete Blackout, It Will Be a Catastrophe" - Dimitar Dilkoff / AFP

Interview with UN Coordinator for Ukraine "If There Is a Complete Blackout, It Will Be a Catastrophe"

Eleven million people in Ukraine are currently receiving humanitarian aid. The United Nations and NGOs are still able to provide for them, but perhaps not for much longer, warns Denise Brown, the highest-ranking UN diplomat working in Ukraine. Interview Conducted By Ann-Dorit Boy

Searching for the Final Suspects of the Rwandan Genocide - Simon Wohlfahrt / DER SPIEGEL

The UN's Wanted List Searching for the Final Suspects of the Rwandan Genocide

In 1994, Hutu extremists slaughtered 800,000 Tutsi using nail-spiked clubs, machetes and other weapons. A UN unit led by Chief Prosecutor Serge Brammertz is still trying to track down those responsible, but it is a race against time. By Heiner Hoffmann in Kigali, Rwanda

How Russia Is Slaughtering Civilians on the African Front - Andy Spyra / DER SPIEGEL

A European Defeat in Mali How Russia Is Slaughtering Civilians on the African Front

Moscow has become deeply involved in Mali, with its notoriously brutal Wagner Group showing little signs of restraint. The country is collapsing and the people live in fear. Meanwhile, Germany's military may soon follow the French out of the country. By Fritz Schaap and Andy Spyra (Photos) in Mali

"Xi Is, Along with Putin, the Most Dangerous Man in the World" - STR / AFP

A Half Century after Nixon's Visit to China "Xi Is, Along with Putin, the Most Dangerous Man in the World"

Former U.S. diplomat Winston Lord participated in the momentous 1972 meeting between President Richard Nixon and Chinese leader Mao Zedong. In an interview, he examines the current state of the relationship between the superpowers and discusses what should be done about Taiwan. Interview Conducted by Bernhard Zand in New York

"I Keep Telling Myself that Justice Will Prevail" - REUTERS

Former Chief Prosecutor Carla Del Ponte "I Keep Telling Myself that Justice Will Prevail"

Carla Del Ponte prosecuted some of the worst war criminals of the 20th century at The Hague. These days, though, the international justice system seems to have lost its teeth. What went wrong? Interview Conducted by Maximilian Popp und Mathieu von Rohr

“People Collected Severed Arms, Legs and Heads” - Finbarr O'Reilly / The New York Times / Redux / laif

France’s War in West Africa “People Collected Severed Arms, Legs and Heads”

France initially deployed its military to Mali to hunt down jihadists. But reporting by DER SPIEGEL shows that its soldiers have repeatedly killed civilians there. Is the country turning into France’s Afghanistan?

Regierung wirft Rebellen Raketenangriffe vor - TIKSA NEGERI / REUTERS

Konflikt in Äthiopien Regierung wirft Rebellen Raketenangriffe vor

Die äthiopische Regierung hat Kämpfern in der abtrünnigen Region Tigray Raketenangriffe auf Flughäfen der Region Amhara vorgeworfen. Beobachter fürchten eine Destabilisierung am Horn von Afrika.

Nawalny bittet Vereinte Nationen um Hilfe - Pavel Golovkin / dpa

Ermittlungen nach Mordanschlag Nawalny bittet Vereinte Nationen um Hilfe

Weil Russland in seinem Fall nicht ermittelt, hat Kremlkritiker Nawalny nun zwei Uno-Sonderermittlerinnen gebeten, seinen Fall zu untersuchen. Nach SPIEGEL-Informationen werden sie die Mission übernehmen. Von Rafael Buschmann und Marcel Rosenbach

Germany Joins a Dysfunctional Security Council - Natan Dvir / DER SPIEGEL

Enshrined Impotence Germany Joins a Dysfunctional Security Council

Germany is once again part of the UN Security Council for a two-year stint. But the council's inability to put a stop to the violence in Syria and Yemen in recent years shows the need for reform is more urgent than ever. Can Berlin make a difference? Von Dietmar Pieper

The Banality of Crimes against Migrants - Sandor Ujvari/ dpa

International Law The Banality of Crimes against Migrants

Around the world, migrants are locked up in camps, abused and often driven to the brink of starvation. Many die as a result. These crimes should finally be punished, by the International Criminal Court. Von Ioannis Kalpouzos und Itamar Mann

Where Hunger Is Still a Problem - Feisal Omar/ REUTERS

Interactive Quiz Where Hunger Is Still a Problem

The good news is that significant progress has been made in recent years in reducing the number of people suffering from hunger. But millions around the world still don't have enough to eat. How much do you know about the problem? Von Marcel Pauly

Where the World Is Thirsty - Amit Dave/ REUTERS

Quiz on the Global Water Supply Where the World Is Thirsty

How much water do you use in a day? What countries are at the greatest risk of water shortages and drought? Take a look at our quiz to learn more about water in our world. Von Marcel Pauly

Thirsty in Paradise - Michael Pitts / Nature Picture Library / IMAGO

UN Drinking Water Report Thirsty in Paradise

Millions of people around the world still don't have secure access to drinking water. A new report shows where the situation is most precarious. Von Marcel Pauly

Disunity and Impotence at the United Nations - SPENCER PLATT/ AFP

War and Peace Disunity and Impotence at the United Nations

The mandate of the United Nations is to preserve peace in the world, but when it comes to the Syrian crisis, the global body has failed badly. Will the UN's new secretary-general be able to finally introduce necessary reforms? By SPIEGEL Staff

Why Most Poor People Live in 'Middle-Income Countries' - SAJJAD HUSSAIN WANI/ AFP

Poverty Conundrum Why Most Poor People Live in 'Middle-Income Countries'

One might think that the countries where most poor people live would be classified as poor themselves. But they aren't. The World Bank's "middle-income countries" designation means that huge numbers of the poorest are placed at further disadvantage. Von Rema Nagarajan

An App for Midwives that Could Save Lives - Dirk Metzger

Papua New Guinea An App for Midwives that Could Save Lives

Infant and maternal mortality rates in Papua New Guinea are among the highest in the world. A pair of German siblings wants to support midwives in the country in the form of an app. Villages may be without electricity, but the mobile grid is strong and lives could be saved. Von Heike Le Ker

The Calculated Vision - Foto: Nasa / Reuters

UN Sustainable Development Goals The Calculated Vision

Ten months, 10 goals, 10 features: The "Expedition BeyondTomorrow" project starts at the supermarket check-out and, by way of an interactive globe, takes you around the world. Find out what's behind our new series. Von Anna Behrend und Christina Elmer

It's Now or Never for the Climate - HARIS SADIKIN/ AFP

Going for Broke in Paris It's Now or Never for the Climate

This week, the most important event of the year began: 195 countries are negotiating the future of our planet in Paris. The world's most powerful leaders must now demand sacrifices from their citizens in order to save the climate. Von Florian Harms

The Road to Bamiyan A Public Works Debacle that Defines Afghanistan

It was to be a symbol of reconstructed Afghanistan: a paved highway from Kabul to the beautiful valley of Bamiyan. Construction has long been underway, but the project may never be completed -- a victim of the realities in present-day Afghanistan. Von Jochen-Martin Gutsch

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