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Sudan: ‘Grim prediction’ now ‘harsh reality’ as hunger engulfs over 20 million

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Sudan: ‘Grim prediction’ now ‘harsh reality’ as hunger engulfs over 20 million

Dire predictions about escalating hunger in Sudan have tragically come true, as conflict-induced food scarcity has plunged 20.3 million people into severe acute hunger, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday. Of…

10 September 2023 · 3 min read

Greece: Rights experts condemn ‘racist violence’ against asylum-seekers

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Greece: Rights experts condemn ‘racist violence’ against asylum-seekers

That’s the message from the group of eight experts, including Ashwini K.P., the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, who urged Greece on Wednesday to investigate alleged violations against…

10 September 2023 · 3 min read

UN agencies continue to deliver aid in Niger

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UN agencies continue to deliver aid in Niger

The United Nations continues to deliver aid in Niger, nearly three weeks since President Mohamed Bazoum was seized by some of his guards in a power grab. Source link

10 September 2023 · 1 min read

Top UN aid official in Ukraine condemns latest wave of indiscriminate attacks

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Top UN aid official in Ukraine condemns latest wave of indiscriminate attacks

An escalation of Russian attacks against civilians in Ukraine has brought more death and injuries to southern regions while hampering aid operations, the UN’s top humanitarian official in the country…

10 September 2023 · 1 min read

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Central African Republic: ‘Tensions and divisions’ eroding human rights

“Given the tensions and divisions arising from the constitutional referendum, the Central African authorities urgently need to engage all actors in a genuine political dialogue aimed at de-escalating the situation”,…

10 September 2023 · 3 min read

Yemen: Warring parties must take concrete steps towards an inclusive peace

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Yemen: Warring parties must take concrete steps towards an inclusive peace

In briefings to the Security Council on Wednesday, two senior UN officials highlighted the need for progress towards peace in war-torn Yemen amid ongoing political, economic and humanitarian challenges. Source…

10 September 2023 · 1 min read

Six years on, still no justice for Myanmar’s Rohingya

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Six years on, still no justice for Myanmar’s Rohingya

Friday, 25 August, marks the sixth anniversary of the start of a massive offensive by Myanmar’s military against the mainly Muslim minority in Rakhine state.Some 10,000 Rohingya men, women, children…

9 September 2023 · 3 min read

Morocco earthquake: UN stands ready to support relief efforts

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Morocco earthquake: UN stands ready to support relief efforts

The UN chief expressed his profound sadness over the deadly earthquake that struck central Morocco late on Friday night reportedly leaving over 1,000 dead, assuring of his solidarity with the…

9 September 2023 · 1 min read

Niger: WFP calls for free flow of aid amid ongoing crisis

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Niger: WFP calls for free flow of aid amid ongoing crisis

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday issued a call for continued “humanitarian and resilience efforts” for Niger’s most vulnerable, in the face of the military power grab. Source…

9 September 2023 · 1 min read

Russia hits ‘new low’ with ban against discrediting army: Rights experts

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Russia hits ‘new low’ with ban against discrediting army: Rights experts

The law was adopted shortly after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Special Rapporteurs said they had already raised serious concerns over the law with the Russian Government and through public statements.“The…

9 September 2023 · 2 min read