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Middle East crisis: Live updates for 29 November
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Middle East crisis: Live updates for 29 November

As families in Lebanon begin returning home under a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah, UN humanitarians have flagged “staggering” needs in devastated communities, while in Gaza, relentless bombardment and…

30 November 2024 · 1 min read

Lebanon: UN rights chief adds voice to immediate ceasefire call
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Lebanon: UN rights chief adds voice to immediate ceasefire call

The development follows dire assessments from UN aid teams about the cost of “relentless” Israeli attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs since the weekend, resulting in extensive damage and significant casualties,…

26 November 2024 · 3 min read

Children and amputees bear brunt of Myanmar’s deadly landmine epidemic
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Children and amputees bear brunt of Myanmar’s deadly landmine epidemic

However, the grim statistic is just the surface of a larger crisis, independent human rights experts warned on Friday, as the military junta intensifies its attacks on civilians, including persons…

23 November 2024 · 3 min read

UN underlines solidarity with Ukraine 1,000 days into Russian invasion
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UN underlines solidarity with Ukraine 1,000 days into Russian invasion

The “grim milestone” fell as Ukraine fired long-range American-made missiles into Russia for the first time, according to media reports.‘Not just numbers’Conflict erupted in Ukraine over a decade ago following…

20 November 2024 · 4 min read

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Nigeria: 33 million could face hunger next year

The figure represents a sharp increase from the 25 million who need assistance today, the World Food Programme (WFP) said in a joint statement alongside the Food and Agriculture Organization…

17 November 2024 · 2 min read

Rights experts call for immediate end to post-election violence in Mozambique
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Rights experts call for immediate end to post-election violence in Mozambique

Weeks of violent protests have marked the outcome of the disputed 9 October presidential elections, which saw ruling party Frelimo candidate Daniel Chapo emerge the winner amid widespread allegations of…

16 November 2024 · 3 min read