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WFP resumes ‘vital’ food distributions to refugees across Ethiopia
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WFP resumes ‘vital’ food distributions to refugees across Ethiopia

The World Food Programme (WFP) has begun rolling out food distributions to nearly 900,000 refugees in Ethiopia following a full revamp of its refugee operations.   Source link

10 October 2023 · 1 min read

Middle East crisis: Guterres appeals for end to ‘vicious cycle of bloodshed, hatred and polarization’
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Middle East crisis: Guterres appeals for end to ‘vicious cycle of bloodshed, hatred and polarization’

The UN Secretary-General on Monday said that he recognized the legitimate grievances of the Palestinian people and the legitimate security concerns of Israel, but underlined his rejection of terrorist acts…

10 October 2023 · 1 min read

UN rights expert urges key reforms in Cambodia
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UN rights expert urges key reforms in Cambodia

Vitit Muntarbhorn, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, also said that the hereditary succession to power raised serious concerns with respect to human rights, democratic…

10 October 2023 · 2 min read

World News in Brief: Displacement in Gaza and Israel, Afghan earthquake response
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World News in Brief: Displacement in Gaza and Israel, Afghan earthquake response

The escalating conflict between Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups has displaced hundreds of thousands of people, the UN reported on Monday. Source link

10 October 2023 · 1 min read

Ukraine: Civilians bear ‘unbearable’ toll amid ‘unrelenting’ attacks
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Ukraine: Civilians bear ‘unbearable’ toll amid ‘unrelenting’ attacks

Senior UN officials on Monday strongly condemned recent Russian attacks on Ukrainian towns and civilian infrastructure, emphasizing the need for accountability for those harming civilians during hostilities. Source link

9 October 2023 · 1 min read

Mental health care ‘barriers’ must end, urges Guterres
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Mental health care ‘barriers’ must end, urges Guterres

Three in four people suffering from a mental health condition receive inadequate treatment – or none at all – UN Secretary-General said on Monday

9 October 2023 · 3 min read

Earthquake kills at least 100 in Herat, Afghanistan
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Earthquake kills at least 100 in Herat, Afghanistan

A major earthquake struck Herat, Afghanistan early Saturday killing at least 100 people and triggering a spate of rescue and assessment missions by UN agencies, partners, and the de facto…

9 October 2023 · 1 min read

Afghanistan: Aid efforts rapidly expand as post-quake death toll rises
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Afghanistan: Aid efforts rapidly expand as post-quake death toll rises

The death toll from the major earthquake that pummelled western Afghanistan soared over 1,000 overnight as rescue operations continued to fan out over affected villages, UN agencies said on Sunday.…

8 October 2023 · 1 min read

- UN engages parties ahead of Security Council meeting
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict – UN engages parties ahead of Security Council meeting

Top UN officials engaged key actors amid the spiraling Israeli-Palestinian conflict while UN peacekeepers detected rocket and artillery fire exchanged across the Israel-Lebanon border

8 October 2023 · 3 min read

Armenia: UN launches urgent appeal to help refugees fleeing Karabakh
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Armenia: UN launches urgent appeal to help refugees fleeing Karabakh

The UN and its partners launched on Saturday an emergency response plan to help 136,000 refugees, appealing for $97 million to respond to urgent needs of those who fled the…

7 October 2023 · 1 min read