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Sudan: Children dying amid healthcare system collapse
In war-torn Sudan, more than 1,200 children under five have died in camps in the space of four months from a combination of measles and malnutrition, UN humanitarians said on…
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World News in Brief: Reparations for African diaspora, child deaths in Sudan, Libya update
That’s the message from UN human rights chief Volker Türk, who called for strong leadership and political will from States to heed the call of people of African descent for accountability…
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Syria: UN chief welcomes reopening of life-saving aid corridor
A large UN aid convoy was able to cross into northwest Syria on Tuesday following the reopening of a vital border crossing. Source link
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South Sudan: Key electoral questions ‘remain unanswered’
As South Sudan prepares to hold its first-ever elections in December, resolving critical outstanding issues requires political will for compromise
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Libya floods aftermath: Response continues amid the wreckage
UN teams are working tirelessly to deliver vital assistance to communities devastated by the unprecedented floods that hit eastern Libya. Source link
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Over-compliance with unilateral sanctions hurts human rights
As governments increasingly use unilateral sanctions measures to pursue foreign policy objectives, it has become common for businesses, including banks and financial institutions to over-comply with them, said the UN…
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Rights expert appeals for action to tackle elder abuse
Claudia Mahler, UN independent expert on the enjoyment of all human rights of older persons, made the appeal in her annual report to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. She said…
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UN experts urge Saudi Arabia to revoke death penalty for dissent on social media
Saudi Arabia must immediately revoke the death sentence handed down to Mohammed Al Ghamdi for posting critical views online
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Iran: Harassment, reprisals continue for Mahsa Amini’s family
Twenty-two-year-old Jina Mahsa Amini was arrested and forced into a van by Iran’s so called “morality police” in the capital Tehran on 13 September last year. Authorities alleged she was…
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‘Thriving economies’ critical to eradicating hunger and poverty: McCain
Addressing the Security Council on Thursday, the head of the World Food Programme (WFP), Cindy McCain, highlighted the growing need for humanitarian aid worldwide against a backdrop of reduced funding.…